2017 Porsche Macan priced under $80k

German brand adds new entry-level Macan SUV

02 December 2016 Andrew Maclean

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Summary See other Porsche Macan models

Body type: 5 seater Wagon
Safety: n/a
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Engine: 3.0L, 6 cylinder Twin Turbo Intercooled
Performance: Power: [email protected] Torque: [email protected]
0-100 km/h: 5.4 secs

Fuel economy: Petrol - Premium ULP
Fuel consumption: 8.7/100km
Transmission: 7 speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch
Performance Rating: n/a
Comfort Rating: n/a
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The entry price into Porsche's playground just became a bit more affordable.

The German car maker confirmed it has added a new entry-level model to its Macan SUV range that is priced from $76,610 (plus on-road costs), making it the cheapest Porsche since 1985 when the 944 cost just under $50k.

The simply-named Macan is unique among the range in that is powered by a 2.0-litre four cylinder turbo engine, whereas existing models have a V6 in either petrol or diesel configurations.

It is the same engine as that used among a variety of models in the Volkswagen group, including the latest-generation Audi A4 and the Q5 SUV which the Macan shares its basic underpinnings with. In the Porsche, it produces 185kW of power and 370Nm of torque, which is enough to launch it from 0-100km in 6.7 seconds (or 6.5 seconds when equipped with the optional Sport Chrono package) and on to a top speed of 229km/h all the while consuming a claimed average of 7.4L/100km of premium unleaded.

Like all other Macan variants, the entry-level model has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive transmission as standard.

It will also come equipped with a generous list of features, including lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, tri-zone climate control, leather and Alcantara trim, tyre pressure monitoring and Porsche's latest infotainment system that includes a reverse camera, sat nav, digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone mirroring.

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The Macan is visually identified from its higher-grade siblings with black highlights on the window strip and brake callipers, but otherwise doesn't look like a base model as it wears the same 19-inch alloy wheels as the $93,100 (plus on-roads) Macan S that sits above it.

The 2.0-litre Macan is officially on-sale now with first local deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2017.

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2016 Porsche Macan S pricing and specifications

Price: $92,800EGC
Engine: 3L6Cyl
Power: 250kW
Torque: 460Nm
Transmission: Sports Automatic Dual Clutch
Fuel use: 8.7 L/100kms

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10 Comments

Bazzi | 2016-12-02 02:07:33

$93k, plus at least $30k of Optional Extras to be compatible with the standard appointments on say a Lexus SUV. Nice car, but for the price it badly appointed and the Options are a rip off, of course if the perceived status of the badge is important........

Foresooth | 2016-12-02 02:47:14

Or maybe the handling, steering and responsiveness? And you are a enthusiast driver with family? Lexus make fine cars, but mostly dull drives apart from IS-F

Foresooth | 2016-12-02 02:49:07

Unless you want handling g, responsiveness and fine steering and have a family.....

stevie | 2016-12-02 03:38:32

The article contains misleading information, the summary of the car's specs indicates the 6 cylinder engine whereas the car for the sub $80,000 price is a 4 cylinder model with much less power.

stevie | 2016-12-02 04:14:09

The article is misleading. The Summary states that the car has a 6 cylinder engine whereas the sub $80,000 car the subject of the article has a 4 cylinder engine which is much less powerful.

Circling Buzzard | 2016-12-02 07:34:13

Add a few decent options and watch the price skyrocket, and then down the track make sure you have a defibrillator in the car for when you get the service bills...and if you ever need to buy spares,,very scary.

frank Circling Buzzard | 2016-12-06 12:34:06

any idea how well optioned these things are?

Selector 2 | 2016-12-05 01:56:25

Right Buzzard, but most of the service costs are in the tyres at circa $900 a corner, lasting around 20K. The main problem with taking such a car off road is too good to get dirty, however, most SUVs never get off bitumen.

Roger Ng | 2016-12-05 02:39:40

Thought about changing from the Mercedes GLC to this until I looked at what you get as standard. I stopped trying to spec it up to the Merc when the options list had climbed to $38k. Effectively you get a very good looking Porsche shell wrapped around an Audi engine. As much as I love this shape, I don't love it that much.

frank | 2016-12-06 12:36:03

these fellows comparing the macan to a front wheel drive kluger with a leather option either have never driven any sort of Porsche, or cannot afford to consider one...