2020 Porsche Macan Review: Turbo Shot

The Turbo sits at the top of the four-class Porsche Macan range and is powered by a 3.0kW/6Nm 324-litre twin-turbocharged V550 petrol engine that sends drive to all four wheels through a seven-speed two-speed gearbox. automatic transmission clutch and electronic multi-plate clutch package.

Porsche claims it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds (4.3 seconds with the Sport Chrono package), which is very fast for a 2.0-ton five-seat SUV. And practicality is rated the same: luggage space varies from 500 liters with the seats up to 1500 liters with the 40/20/40 folding rear seat down.

Priced at $142,000 before travel expenses, the flagship model is not without standard equipment with features such as three-zone climate control, 18-way adjustable heated and ventilated sports front seats, air suspension (automatic self-adjusting). leveling), 21-inch alloy wheels, automatic tailgate, active cruise control, leather trim, LED headlights (plus DRL and taillights), sat-nav, surround sound system, 10.9-inch multimedia touchscreen (controlled by Porsche connectivity), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and BOSE surround sound with 14 speakers and digital radio.

Safety is also a high priority for Porsche with active tech features including Active High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, AEB and Rollover Prevention. Passive measures include driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags for front and (outside) rear passengers, and full-length curtain airbags.

Claimed fuel economy for the combined (ADR 81/02 - urban, extra-urban) cycle is 10.0 l / 100 km, while the Macan Turbo emits 229 g / km of CO2 into the atmosphere. The minimum fuel requirement is 98 octane premium unleaded gasoline and you will need 75 liters of this fuel to fill the tank.

12 year warranty/unlimited mileage, with 12 year paint and 15,000 year rust. Service required every XNUMX months / XNUMX km.