Porsche looks to be introducing an entry-level SUV for its lineup. The
vehicle shares similar designs to the Cayenne and Panamera. Since Porsche has
had relative success with both models of vehicles and has the powertrain on
standby thanks to the Audi Q5, it’s no surprise that Porsche would introduce the
three together with a few bottles of wine and leave them be until nine months
later when the Porsche Macan would be birthed. So is this Porsche Macan going to
be treated as a bastard child with the public?
Porsche is looking to target the small luxury SUV category is also shared by
vehicles such as the Land Rover Evoque. The Porsche Macan 2014 will start out at
a price competitive to the Evoque at around $44,000 USD. The Macan will also
more than likely utilize the same engine used in the Audi Q5 which will be the
2.0T that is used in everything from VW A.G. and will be the base engine that
will likely push around 240 hp for starters. This will probably get the Macan
around 28 mpg on the highway. The next engine will be 3.2 L that will deliver
around 280 hp and around 23-24 mpg on the highway. The Porsche Macan S might get
the Supercharged 3.0 L that throws down 333 hp and around the same mpg’s if you
can keep your foot off the pedal, which you can’t.
The Porsche Macan 2014 will also utilize the Quattro all-wheel drive system and
with a supercharged 3.0 L should make this little SUV fly your children to
soccer practice. Because I personally hate the Cayenne and Panamera with a
passion you would think that I would hate this but I honestly am neutral with
this one. The problem that I do see is that this vehicle will cost more for the
name. I will be interested to see what the base model comes with as far as
amenities goes. But I am sure this little SUV crossover will be seen driving
around every suburb and college very soon.
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