Current Macan Lineup / Macan Generations / Every Macan Model Ever
The Porsche Macan was first seen in November 2013 and went on sale in the United States in 2014 as 2015 model year car. It was going to be called the Cajun originally, but changed the name to Macan before launch. The meaning? Macan means Tiger in Indonesian, which pretty much sums up Porsche's small and sporty SUV. Porsche says the Macan is for people who like the idea of a sports car, but need a little more room in their life. When it was launched in 2014, a few miles on some country roads was all real drivers needed to understand that Porsche’s DNA had been successfully transplanted into the company’s new, mid-size SUV. The Porsche Macan was the real deal. The Macan was Porsche’s fifth model in the lineup and represented Porsche’s first foray into the luxury compact CUV segment. The Macan sits on Volkswagen’s MLB platform (shared with the Audi Q5). Originally, Porsche launched the Macan S and the Macan Turbo. The second model year, 2016, didn’t bring many changes to the Macan, aside from three-zone climate control becoming standard. But 2017 gave us a new trim, the Porsche Macan GTS, designed to fit between the two launch models with its 3.0 twin-turbo V6 and slightly more boost pressure than the S. In July 2018, Porsche unveiled a new facelift for the Macan range in Shanghai. The Macan is the top selling Porsche and looks likely to be the car that defines the company going forward. We are especially excited for the launch of the all-electric Macan, likely coming in mid-2022.
Current Macan Lineup
The 2022 Porsche Macan is nearly perfect. It has all the utility you could ever want in a small CUV and it drives just like a sporty sedan. It really does. Along with a refreshed design, the 2022 models have a host of other updates. First, there is a trio of turbocharged engines. At the top (replacing the now discontinued Turbo) is the performance-focused GTS with a healthy 434-hp twin-turbo V-6. The Macan S inherits the 375-hp twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 from last year's GTS and the base Macan makes do with slightly less horsepower but is still fun. As always, all current Macan models come with all-wheel drive as standard. In terms of options, this is Porsche so there are plenty. You can get adaptive suspension, a torque-vectoring differential, and even tungsten-carbide-coated rotors. In terms of design, the 2022 models all get updated front and rear bumpers and added new wheel designs. The interior sports a reworked center console, steering wheel, and shift lever.
Porsche Macan Generations
The Porsche Macan (Type 95B) was Porsche's first attempt at the into the world of the luxury compact CUV segment. Starting with the Volkswagen’s MLB platform, Porsche added their own touches to create a world beater. The Macan range includes many variants, including the Macan, Macan S, Macan S Diesel, Macan GTS and the Macan Turbo. Currently it is in its first generation, but the platform has been updated twice since the initial version.
1st Generation Macan (95B) Models
The production version of the Macan was unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. European models went on sales in spring 2014 and the initial line-up of models included the Macan S and Macan Turbo. Early models included Macan S, Macan Turbo. Porsche subsequently released a base Macan for select Asian markets and the United Kingdom. This engine became offered globally for the Macan's 2017 model year. Changes to the Macan for 2016 include Porsche Communication Management system, optional full-LED headlights, redesigned steering controller, extended exterior and interior packages for Macan Turbo. The 2019 model year Macan range got an update. Changes to the previous model include an overhauled chassis, a gasoline particulate filter fitted as standard, a new front and rear fascia with LED head- and tail-lights as standard, new exterior colors and wheel designs, and a redesigned interior with Porsche Communication Management with 10.9-inch touchscreen display and Connect Plus with Porsche Offroad Precision App as standard. Overall, this mid-generation Macan update heralded sleeker looks, lower ride profile, enhanced performance and new interior. While this isn’t a full redesign, the Macan got some notable tweaks to its exterior, interior and mechanicals for the 2022 model year. Across the 2022 Macan lineup, Porsche is giving buyers more powerful engine options compared to 2021 models.
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