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Porsche Macan

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 83% Detailed ratings

Price $57,800 – $96,500 Payments

Fuel consumption 9.6 – 13.5 L/100km

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Porsche’s most affordable vehicle allows a different type of buyer to access the prestigious world of Porsche. The Macan lineup includes base, S, GTS and Turbo models. The first one uses a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 248 horsepower, but there’s a wicked, twin-turbocharged V6 that cranks output up to 434 horsepower. Top speed can be as high as 270 km/h.

Tests and Features

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Top 10 Longest-Running Vehicle Designs in 2025

Not all automakers are in a hurry to redesign their vehicles, especially when demand is still strong. Likewise, not all car shoppers want the latest or most cutting-edge products on the market. With the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Mirage , Nissan GT-R , Infiniti Q50 and more, plus a redesign …March 22, 2025

2024 Porsche Macan EV: Powerful Electric Gamble

With close to 850,00 units sold since its introduction, the Porsche Macan is undeniably a top player in Porsche’s lineup, namely because it has long represented the gateway to the prestigious range as the more accessible model. However, production of its gas-powered versions is slowly coming to an end, jeopardizing …April 24, 2024

Top 10 Longest-Running Vehicle Designs in 2024

2023 Porsche Macan T: Dexterity Over Strength

The Macan is the first Porsche SUV to get the T badge, slotting between the base model – which is at this time the most affordable Porsche model in the catalogue - and the Macan S. The T designation at Porsche stands for Touring and dates back to the homologation …January 16, 2024

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The Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar and 2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost Test Drives

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The Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 Test Drives

Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast. The Porsche Macan T slots between the base Macan and the Macan S. And this is the first time a "T" …January 24, 2023

2021 Porsche Macan GTS: An Important Benchmark

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2021 Porsche Macan GTS: If You Can’t Wait for the 2022 Refresh…

Just a few days after our test drive of the 2021 Porsche Macan GTS , the company announced a mid-cycle update for the 2022 model year. No major changes are in store. However, one of the most fun to drive SUVs on the market is about to become even more …September 15, 2021

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News

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Porsche to Save Gas-Powered 718 Models in Latest EV Plan Revisions

Struggling with a business model that no longer works , German manufacturer Porsche announced last Friday a major revision to its long-term strategy. In particular, it will postpone the launch of certain new electric models while making more room for ICE-powered and hybrid vehicles. “This increases our flexibility and strengthens …September 22, 2025

Porsche Confirms Brand New ICE-Powered SUV Coming by 2028

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Porsche Hinting at Brand New SUV to Replace Gas-Powered Macan

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Porsche, Toyota Lead 2025 CBB Best Residual Value Awards

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Porsche Macan EV Adds RWD and 4S Models for 2025

For 2025, Porsche is doubling the number of models available with the all-electric, second-generation Macan. In addition to the previously introduced Macan 4 and Macan Turbo , customers will be able to choose a base Macan with rear-wheel drive and a sportier Macan 4S equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche …July 16, 2024

Porsche Macan Electric Makes First Public Appearance at the New York Auto Show

Last December, The Car Guide journalist Julien Amado gave us his riding impressions from the passenger seat of an electric Macan prototype in Milan, Italy. In January, the Stuttgart-based automaker unveiled the production model of this electric SUV. Late last week, the electric Macan made its first public appearance at …April 2, 2024

Second-Gen Porsche Macan Debuts With All-Electric Powertrain

The Porsche Macan has been a global success since launching a decade ago, with more than 800,000 units sold around the world. Now, after five years of development (and some delays), the first fully electric variant is finally ready to hit the road. To be clear, this is the second …January 25, 2024

We Rode Shotgun in the Upcoming Porsche Macan EV

Leipzig, Germany— Porsche invited The Car Guide to a series of lectures and workshops featuring the upcoming Macan EV. We even got to ride shotgun and see for ourselves what performance will be like with this new model. A decade after the original Macan first rolled off the line, the …December 11, 2023

Canadian Black Book Hands Out 2023 Best Retained Value Awards

For the 16th year, Canadian Black Book (CBB) recently announced the winners of its Best Retained Value Awards, which measure how much of their original MSRP vehicles hold after four years of ownership. The average retained value across the industry is 77% of MSRP on 2020 model-year vehicles, down from …November 29, 2023

Gas-Powered Porsche Macan Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

So, when exactly will we see the next-generation, EV-only Porsche Macan ? The German automaker seems to be having trouble putting the final touches to the vehicle and getting ready for a debut. As we reported a couple of times, the brand new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) developed by Audi …July 3, 2023

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The Car Guide Podcast: 2023 Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 Test Drives

Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas share their driving impressions on the 2023 Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge on the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast. The Porsche Macan T slots between the base Macan and the Macan S. And this is the first time a "T" …January 24, 2023

The Car Guide rating 83%

Pros

Stable and precise driving (especially the GTS)
Solid performance
Efficient PDK gearbox
New central touch screen

Cons

Firm ride (especially the GTS)
Expensive options
Restricted access to rear seats
Paying $410 for Apple CarPlay is not acceptable

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	10/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2021

New GTS and Turbo variants.

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Recalls

Seats And Restraints
June 27, 2023
Lights And Instruments
August 31, 2022
Suspension
April 16, 2021

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