The refreshed and more powerful three-variant Macan SUV range will arrive in Australian Porsche Centres in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Since 2014 Porsche has delivered more than 600,000 Macan SUV models to global markets and 80% of its buyers are new to the high-performance German brand.
Porsche says the proportion of women buying the Macan has risen consistently in recent years and is the highest across all of its product lines.
The Macan GTS sits at the top of the range. Its 2.9-litre V6 bi-turbo engine now delivers 324 kW – an increase of 44 kW. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with the now standard Sport Chrono package and reaches a top speed of 272 km/h.
The Macan S is now also equipped with a 2.9-litre V6 bi-turbo engine that produces 20 kW more power than before, with 280 kW. This propels the vehicle from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package, while it has a top speed of up to 259 km/h.
A newly developed, turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 195 kW serves as the entry point to the Macan range. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package, and reaches a top speed of 232 km/h.
All engines are coupled to the seven-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system.
Porsche says it has further sharpened the visuals of its compact SUV with a number of specific changes.
The redesigned nose with an inlay in the exterior colour emphasises the Macan’s width, making it look even more imposing on the road. On the new GTS, the centre of the nose section as well as other elements are finished in Black.
The rear is now rounded off towards the road by a striking diffuser in a particularly technical design. Here and at the front end it features a new 3D textured structure, which is also extended to the car’s side blades. The LED headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and SportDesign exterior mirrors are now standard on all models.
A total of 14 colours are available for the new Macan, including the new colours Papaya Metallic and Gentian Blue Metallic, as well as Python Green for the Macan GTS but only with the GTS Sport package.
With its Individual Colour and Paint To Sample options, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur significantly expands the design freedom for the Macan.
A total of seven new wheel designs have also been added to the range.
Porsche says the new Macan offers a substantially enhanced interior with a modern and elegantly designed centre console. Its new operating concept, which makes use of touch surfaces instead of tactile buttons, brings a clear structure to the cockpit.
A new, shorter selector lever sits in the centre of the clearly-organised control module. The analogue clock at the top of the dashboard is now also standard equipment. A number of leather upholstery and contrasting seam packages in Gentian Blue, Papaya or Crayon are optionally available to add new colour highlights to the interior.
The Macan continues to offer many online functions and services as standard. These can be controlled via the 10.9-inch full HD touch display of the Porsche Communication Management or by means of voice commands. The Macan adopts the new multifunction and GT Sport steering wheels from the 911.
Besides the dynamic benefits and Black highlights on the exterior, the GTS Sport package available only for the top model also contains specific and exclusive equipment for the interior. This includes 18-way sport seats, the Carbon interior package, Race-Tex upholstery with extended leather elements, various items with contrast stitching and GTS lettering in Python Green.
In Australia, the Macan models will be additionally equipped with the following:
Macan GTS: Sport Chrono Package including redesigned mode switch, 19-inch collapsible spare wheel, Metallic paint, BOSE Surround Sound system, Automatic dimming mirrors, Porsche Entry & Drive, Lane Change Assist, ParkAssist (front and rear) with reversing camera and Surround View, Side airbags in rear compartment, Privacy glass, Driver memory package and Apple CarPlay.
Macan S: Metallic paint, Front apron/Sport Design side skirts/Side blades/rear apron all painted in exterior colour, BOSE Surround Sound system, 18-inch collapsible wheel, Automatic dimming mirrors, 75-litre fuel tank, Porsche Entry & Drive, Lane Change Assist, ParkAssist (front and rear) with reversing camera and Surround View, Side airbags in rear compartment, Privacy glass, 14-way Comfort seats with memory package and Apple CarPlay.
Macan: 19-inch Macan Design wheels, interior package in piano finish Black, 18-inch collapsible wheel, automatic dimming mirrors, 75-litre fuel tank, Porsche Entry & Drive, Lane Change Assist, ParkAssist (front and rear) with reversing camera and Surround View, side airbags in rear compartment, privacy glass, 14-way comfort seats with memory package and Apple CarPlay.
The new Macan models are available to order now and are expected to arrive in Australia from Q4 2021.
Pricing:
Macan $84,800
Macan S $105,800
Macan GTS $129,800
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