Porsche Macan - how wild is this tiger?

2002 was a breakthrough year for the Stuttgart brand. It was then that the purists and fans, hungry for sports emotions, began to beat faster, but not in a positive way. An SUV appeared in the offer, which, as you know, turned out to be a bull's-eye when it comes to sales and reaching new recipient groups. After the impact Porsche in 2013 introduced a younger brother named Cayenne Tiger, which means "tiger" in Indonesian. An updated version of the model is currently being offered and we have received a version for testing. Porsche Macan in amazing color Miami Blue. How wild is this tiger? We will check immediately.

Porsche Macan - what's new?

Last years lifting Makana made more or less significant changes. Already less SUV since then Porsche it looked neat and light, but after the update it became more modern and adapted to the current trends of the brand. As for the exterior, the well-designed interior, although the designers left a lot of the original version there.

Jak Porsche Macan changed outside? The rear of the car has undergone the greatest metamorphosis. Two separate lampshades slightly changed their shape and were connected by a narrow strip, which has the inscription "Porsche”And a thin strip of LED light. There are, as in other models, four-point brake lights. There is also a new color palette, expanded with today's glamorous "Miami Blue", the rare "Mamba Green", the gray "Crayon" and the most muted of the aforementioned "Dolomite Silver".

The rim design and inner packages are also new. If we're already inside Porsche Macan, it's impossible not to notice the biggest change that has been made, which is the new 11-inch infotainment system. This is the same system that we will find in the Panamera and Cayenne, for example. The operation is intuitive and simple, and thanks to the arranging option, we can easily adapt the most commonly used shortcuts and options to our preferences. Compared to the previous multimedia, it is safe to talk about a very big step forward. Designers new Porsche Macan however, they did not follow the blow as far as the rest of the interior is concerned. Remnants of the pre-facelift model can be seen everywhere, especially on the center console, where the physical buttons from the predecessor remain, and behind the wheel on the dial. Here the Cayenne and Panamera are one step ahead.

Do four cylinders make sense in a Porsche Macan?

Porsche it is a brand focused on prestige and sport from the very beginning. Macan is not without the former, but does it give any emotions? After all, under the hood is a base two-liter engine with a capacity of only 245 hp. Simple - viewing through the prism of the brand.

For a car weighing 1930 kg, this is not the result that guarantees a sporty driving style. This is confirmed by technical data that speaks of overclocking. Porsche Macan 6,5-XNUMX km/h in XNUMX seconds with the Chrono Sport package.

However, nothing happens without a reason, and since the people at Porsche decided to bring such a version to the market, then they had a goal in this. It looks like the four-cylinder engine under the hood is aimed at people who have always wanted to own a car of this brand. And it's not just about sports. Not everyone needs above average performance, but who wouldn't want to drive Porsche?

The quality of workmanship, the materials used, the prestige in general - these are just some of the strengths of each Stuttgart model that the buyer will appreciate. And these people will choose the base model with a 2.0 TFSI engine. First, the price: PLN 251 versus PLN 000 for Makana S. That's a difference of PLN 57! Secondly, fuel consumption and insurance, which should be lower due to the engine below 000 cm2000 (in this case, exactly 3 cm1984). The third is the place and method of use. If you are mainly going to drive around the city, you do not need higher performance.

So, answering the question asked earlier: yes, basic Tiger it makes sense. After all, not everyone has the vein of an athlete.

New Porsche Macan - two in one

How so Porsche can bypass the laws of physics and create a car that combines high driving comfort with the feel of a car worthy of a hot hatch. This is the case with the latest Let's go. The base model does not mean neglect and worse driving performance than the more powerful varieties. When you drive a two-liter Let's gothen you feel like you're driving Porsche. Of course, not when you press the gas all the way, but in general when handling the car, and especially when approaching a sharp turn. Then we notice the incredible precision and skill of the engineers from Porsche.

How is it possible that a heavy SUV is still on a string in a high-speed corner? It seems that the body does not tilt, only the laws of physics act on our body. That's the kind of feeling we get in a hot hatch and don't expect from a two-tone, tall body. It does Porscheand it always means something more than what we are used to.

Also on the highway at higher speeds Porsche Macan he behaves very steadily and is not influenced by any natural force. The steering system communicates our intentions to the wheels. It's straight but not overly "sporty", which is a big plus given the purpose of the car and its everyday use.

Porsche Macan every day

New in daily use Porsche Macan shows himself very well. It is comfortable, rulitsya perfectly and does not clutter up the city with its dimensions.

However, there is another side of the coin. In the middle of the place at best enough. Say there's a place inside Makana strength is a slight exaggeration. It's everything you can expect from this mid-range SUV. Two people will ride comfortably in the back. Perhaps not too high due to the small amount of legroom.

The trunk holds 488 liters, and after folding the sofa up to 1503 liters. Not enough? The offer also includes the Cayenne and no one else has to complain about space.

However, the tested model cannot be denied class and workmanship. By contacting Porsche Macan, we feel the prestige and the vast majority of the highest quality materials. Mainly because even such an expensive brand sometimes uses substandard materials. AT Makani, but in other, more expensive models, you will not find aluminum on the handlebars. What appears to be just plastic… Well-fitted, cute, but a little disgust remains… However, if we discard such minor elements and focus on the whole, we appreciate that the interior is done with some care. The fact that neither element makes unwanted sounds is not obvious in this segment. It's really hard to find faults and shortcomings here.

Burning at the event Porsche this is of little interest. However, in the Macan version with a two-liter engine, this is a very important aspect for the future buyer. Dynamic driving is associated with fuel consumption of about 15 l/100 km. Ride calmer, fit in the city in 11 liters. The average result on the route, most of which did not exceed 130 km/h, was 9 liters for every 100 km.

Porsche Macan at its weakest, this is a very interesting proposition for people who are looking for a high-end car but don't necessarily care about sporty performance. Porsche always will be Porscheeither a four-liter monster under the hood, or a not very strong two-liter gasoline. When you buy a car of this brand, you get a whole that includes many more factors than the heart of the car. It's driveability, hard work and performance, brand history, and the universally understood prestige that you just have to earn. This tiger is not wild, but it is impossible to pass it indifferently.