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  • AWD 4dr S
    Starts at
    $49,900
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr Turbo
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    $72,300
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
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    All Wheel Drive
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Expert 2015 Porsche Macan review

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Vehicle Overview

Porsche’s 2015 Macan is the sports-car maker’s first foray into the luxury compact SUV segment filled with small utes like the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, soon-to-be-released Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and Audi Q5. Any thoughts of Porsche selling out by offering a more mainstream compact SUV can be quickly put to rest with the twin-turbocharged engines making 340 horsepower and 400 hp in the base Macan S and Macan Turbo, respectively. Porsche wants the Macan to be the first compact SUV that’s also a sports car.

But it’s also an SUV, so the Macan comes with standard all-wheel drive, power liftgate, off-road mode and available air suspension with adjustable ride height. After all, Porsche has a decade of SUV experience with its popular, and larger, Cayenne.

Exterior
The Macan’s look is undeniably Porsche, taking inspiration from the Cayenne in addition to Porsche’s sports cars. Porsche says the sloping roof and rear fenders are 911-inspired, and the headlights are based on the upcoming 918 Spyder.

Differentiating the Macan S and Turbo can be done a few ways. One, by looking at the dual exhaust where the Macan S wears round exhaust tips, and the Turbo features square exhaust finishers. The side blades on the Macan’s profile are painted black on the entry-level Macan S and body colored on the higher-optioned Macan Turbo, though Turbo models can also equip carbon fiber blades on the sides.

Large wheels up to 21 inches are available, while 19-inch rollers are standard with a staggered tire size; they are narrower up front and wider out back. The staggered tire size enables sporty yet precise steering maneuvers, Porsche says.

Interior
The five-seat Macan gets inspiration from the 918 Spyder on the inside as well with a steering wheel said to be all new and taken from the 918 Spyder hybrid sports car. Like the outside, Porsche stayed true to its classic design on the inside with three prominent gauge clusters filled with analog and digital gauges. A 4.8-inch color display shows audio, navigation (when equipped) and vehicle information. Various interior trim options, seating, stereo and other personalization features are available, just like other Porsches.

The main screen for controlling multimedia and navigation functions is a 7-inch touch-screen. Optional stereos include Burmester and Bose units.

When it comes to using the Macan as an SUV, there’s 17.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 53 cubic feet when the backseat is folded. Room behind the rear seats is on the smaller side compared to its competition, though maximum room is on par with the GLK-Class, Evoque and Q5.

Under the Hood
The Macan has the attributes of a sports car and off-roader packing 340 hp in base S models and 400 hp in Turbo models; both use a twin-turbocharged V-6. The engine feeds a standard all-wheel-drive system through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Porsche expects the Macan S to hit 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and 5.0 seconds with the available Sport Chrono Package that includes launch control. The Macan Turbo hits the 60 mph mark in 4.6 seconds and 4.4 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package.

Then there are the off-road bits. Along with the standard Sport mode activated via a button, all Macans also feature an off-road button that can be activated below 50 mph. Off-road mode tunes the shift points for off-road use and provides the front wheels with torque faster, and with the optional air suspension raises the vehicle for additional ground clearance — up to 9.06 inches. A Porsche Hill Control system keeps downhill descents in check by limiting speed automatically between 2 and 18 mph.

Porsche’s Active Suspension Management is standard on Macan Turbos with driving modes for Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus settings.

Safety
Stopping power comes from six-piston front calipers and rotors sized 13.78 inches on the S and 14.17 inches on the Turbo. The Macan features an automatic braking system designed to reduce a secondary collision after a primary collision first by applying maximum braking effort once the airbags have deployed.

Optional safety equipment includes lane keeping assist, blind spot warning and adaptive cruise control.

2015 Porsche Macan review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

Porsche’s 2015 Macan is the sports-car maker’s first foray into the luxury compact SUV segment filled with small utes like the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, soon-to-be-released Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and Audi Q5. Any thoughts of Porsche selling out by offering a more mainstream compact SUV can be quickly put to rest with the twin-turbocharged engines making 340 horsepower and 400 hp in the base Macan S and Macan Turbo, respectively. Porsche wants the Macan to be the first compact SUV that’s also a sports car.

But it’s also an SUV, so the Macan comes with standard all-wheel drive, power liftgate, off-road mode and available air suspension with adjustable ride height. After all, Porsche has a decade of SUV experience with its popular, and larger, Cayenne.

Exterior
The Macan’s look is undeniably Porsche, taking inspiration from the Cayenne in addition to Porsche’s sports cars. Porsche says the sloping roof and rear fenders are 911-inspired, and the headlights are based on the upcoming 918 Spyder.

Differentiating the Macan S and Turbo can be done a few ways. One, by looking at the dual exhaust where the Macan S wears round exhaust tips, and the Turbo features square exhaust finishers. The side blades on the Macan’s profile are painted black on the entry-level Macan S and body colored on the higher-optioned Macan Turbo, though Turbo models can also equip carbon fiber blades on the sides.

Large wheels up to 21 inches are available, while 19-inch rollers are standard with a staggered tire size; they are narrower up front and wider out back. The staggered tire size enables sporty yet precise steering maneuvers, Porsche says.

Interior
The five-seat Macan gets inspiration from the 918 Spyder on the inside as well with a steering wheel said to be all new and taken from the 918 Spyder hybrid sports car. Like the outside, Porsche stayed true to its classic design on the inside with three prominent gauge clusters filled with analog and digital gauges. A 4.8-inch color display shows audio, navigation (when equipped) and vehicle information. Various interior trim options, seating, stereo and other personalization features are available, just like other Porsches.

The main screen for controlling multimedia and navigation functions is a 7-inch touch-screen. Optional stereos include Burmester and Bose units.

When it comes to using the Macan as an SUV, there’s 17.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 53 cubic feet when the backseat is folded. Room behind the rear seats is on the smaller side compared to its competition, though maximum room is on par with the GLK-Class, Evoque and Q5.

Under the Hood
The Macan has the attributes of a sports car and off-roader packing 340 hp in base S models and 400 hp in Turbo models; both use a twin-turbocharged V-6. The engine feeds a standard all-wheel-drive system through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Porsche expects the Macan S to hit 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and 5.0 seconds with the available Sport Chrono Package that includes launch control. The Macan Turbo hits the 60 mph mark in 4.6 seconds and 4.4 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package.

Then there are the off-road bits. Along with the standard Sport mode activated via a button, all Macans also feature an off-road button that can be activated below 50 mph. Off-road mode tunes the shift points for off-road use and provides the front wheels with torque faster, and with the optional air suspension raises the vehicle for additional ground clearance — up to 9.06 inches. A Porsche Hill Control system keeps downhill descents in check by limiting speed automatically between 2 and 18 mph.

Porsche’s Active Suspension Management is standard on Macan Turbos with driving modes for Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus settings.

Safety
Stopping power comes from six-piston front calipers and rotors sized 13.78 inches on the S and 14.17 inches on the Turbo. The Macan features an automatic braking system designed to reduce a secondary collision after a primary collision first by applying maximum braking effort once the airbags have deployed.

Optional safety equipment includes lane keeping assist, blind spot warning and adaptive cruise control.

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12 years
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Consumer reviews

4.8 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.9
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

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  • I test drove it

    good one and nice car. I personally test drove this car. you can buy it from this dealer. actually it was kind of quick recommendation from my friend.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • Best handling SUV

    Love the car. Want a 2020 model but I put on so few miles I find it hard to Justify. Get the S as the extra power fits the car. The four cylinder is somewhat pedestrian
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Best handling SUV

    I appreciate the quality of the car: The feel of the controls, the solidity of the chassis and body and the seats. The handling is excellent for an SUV and the 0-60 of 5.5 seconds, is enough for normal driving. My criticism of the Porsche, is that the safety electroncs was not up to the standards of 2015. Much less expensive cars offered automatic braking and pedestrian alerts that one could not buy on a Macan.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Real Porsche experience - love the car

    Porshce Macan is really all it is hyped up to be.. Love the drive train and engine.. so responsive.. you feel like you are in a Porsche.. drives like a dream and real sport car feel in an SUV..Love the car
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Best performing SUV for the money

    Tremendous alternative for winter driving to my 911. Great performance, comfort and practicality. Would highly recommend the Porsche Macan Turbo to anyone as a daily driver.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • More a sports car than SUV

    Styling, finish quality, engineering, design, performance both from the engine but also the handling is fantastic. Can’t imagine a better combination of practical, fun and quality.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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    The is a great vehicle, never has any issues. I had mixed feelings about selling it, but need to make room for new toy. This has been a great hybrid sports car SUV. Would buy this model from Porsche again any day. As a matter of fact I have new Macan Turbo ordered.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Thrill on wheels

    Fantastic car with SUV capabilities, truly amazing vehicle. Great handling and power in twin turbo V6. A lot of fun to drive even if one has a short commute. There is a lot of CAN in Macan!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most stunning driving experience

    The Macan S is truly amazing and in sport plus and PASM selected it almost seems to defy physics of what a crossover can do. Certainly more 911 than Cayenne.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Whoa, that PDK!

    First Porsche experience, and couldn't be much more impressed than I am with the Macan Turbo. Bought a little older and a few more miles than planned, so big hopes that it ends up being reliable!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • The Porsche Macan S is a perfect sports car/ SUV

    The Porsche Macan S is a great vehicle. It is the second Porsche that we have owned. We started with a Porsche Boxter in 1999 and cept it until 2003. In 2015 Porsche introduced the Macan. We ordered one and have been driving it ever since. The perfect sports car and SUV all in one. We have not had one issue or concern with our vehicle in the four years we have owned it. The only thing we have had to do other than the regular annual service is replace the batteries in the keys.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best sporty, compact SUV on the market

    I absolutely LOVE this car. I get my AWD SUV that is quick, sporty, and luxurious. The way this car drives is unlike any other SUV I've driven. It's so comfortable and I can't believe the gas mileage this gets with AWD and twin turbos.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Porsche Macan?

The 2015 Porsche Macan is available in 2 trim levels:

  • S (1 style)
  • Turbo (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2015 Porsche Macan?

The 2015 Porsche Macan offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2015 Porsche Macan reliable?

The 2015 Porsche Macan has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Porsche Macan owners.

Is the 2015 Porsche Macan a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Porsche Macan. 96.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.9
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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