2019 Porsche Macan

Trims and features

This year the all-new Porsche Macan has been released in only one trim so far. This trim is equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4 engine and comes priced at $49,900. However, it comes equipped with many major upgrades in the standard.

Trims	Porsche Macan
MSRP	$49,900
Key Features	Power Steering Plus
	Three-zone automatic climate control
	BOSE Surround Sound System
	High-quality leather interior
	LED Head lights
	Porsche Stability Management
	New Integrated Porsche Communication Management System
	Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential
	10.9" touchscreen display
	New taillight strip emphasizing the Porsche logo

 

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The Porsche Macan is available in only one trim so far this year. But it the good news is that it comes along with many optional features and packages such as the Sport Chrono package that you can opt and customize your Porsche accordingly. Or else you can wait for some more time and goes to the other higher trims when they get released later this year.

Though this year's Macan is powered by the yesteryear powertrain they have tuned down the power just a little. Porsche installed a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4 engine that is capable of generating 247 horsepower and 273 lb.ft torque. This engine comes paired with a 7-speed automatic PDK transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. Rather than overwhelming the Macan with brute strength Porsche has made it more agile with multiple suspension settings. The engine sound is music and power delivery is linear. With an except for the crossover shell, the Macan acts and behaves like a true sports car.

Model	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Volvo XC60	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW X3 xDrive 30i
MSRP	$ 49,900	$40,700	$39,200	$49,600	$44,600	$43,000
Engine/Motor	2.0 L Turbo inline-4 engine	2.0L inline-4 turbo Engine	Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 2.0L/120	2.0 Liter Turbocharged 4-cylinder	2.0 L Turbo inline-4 engine	2.0 L Turbo inline-4 engine
Transmission	7 speed Automatic	9-speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	8-speed Automatic	8-speed Automatic	8-speed Automatic
Power (hp @ rpm)	248 @ 5000	241 @ 5,500	250 @ 5500	247 @ 5500	247 @ 5500	248 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm)	273 @ 1600	273 @ 1300	258 @ 1500	269 @ 1200	269 @ 1200	258 @ 1450

Although the power of the all-new Macan is quite less when compared to its predecessors, it still stands on par with its competitors.

Acceleration

Even with lesser horses, Porsche managed to keep its performance at par. Now how did they do that? They stripped down some extra weight from the front suspension to gain satisfactory results. It is still capable of attaining the speed of 60 MPH in 6. 3 seconds. For even better performance you can go for the Sports Chrono package which is usually priced around a $1,000 more but decreases the time duration to 6.1 seconds.

Models	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo XC60	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW X3 xDrive 30i
0-60 MPH	6.3 Seconds	6.3 Seconds	6.4 Seconds	6.1 Seconds	6.6 Seconds	6.0 Seconds
Quarter Mile	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Engine	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L
Curb Weight	4099 lbs	3891 lbs	4,217 lbs	4105 lbs	3870 lbs	4167 lbs

With this acceleration, the 2019 Porsche Macan performs on par and in some cases even better than most of its competitors. However, it still lags behind when compared to the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60.

Ride and Handling

It might look like an SUV but the Macan shares the core of a true sports car. Porsche even kept the powertrain simple and infused all their mechanical creativity into the suspension settings. Speaking of suspension settings, the brand offers you three choices, the steel springs with damper, steel springs with adjustable dampers, or air springs with adjustable dampers. Apart from that Porsche made a bunch of changes starting with the weight reduction, revised anit-rollover bars, new engine mounts, and new tire choices.

Moreover, it comes equipped with the standard Porsche Stability Management system and Porsche Traction Management System that keeps it quite stable when at high speed. Although the Macan is not such an off-roader as the others. However, it can handle itself well on a little patchy road.

Braking

The 2019 Porsche Macan comes with 13.6 inches internally vented brake rotors with 4-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers in the front and 13 inches internally vented brake rotors with floating calipers in the back. However, nothing can be said about their performance so far.

Models	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo XC60	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW X3 xDrive 30i
Brake Front(in)	13.6	13.4	12.8	13.6	TBD	TBD
Brake Rear(in)	13	12.5	12.8	12.6	TBD	TBD
Curb Weight(lbs.)	4099	3891	4217	4105	3870	4167
60-0 MPH (ft.)	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

Towing Capacity

The 2019 Porsche Macan is quite an impressive hauler for a sports car and a moderate one for an SUV. It can easily tow up to 4,409 lbs which looks like an average of the class.

Models	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo XC60	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW xDrive 30i
Towing Capacity(lbs.)	4,409	3,500	5291	3,500	5290	NA

The Porsche Macan might not have the capacity to tow as much as the Velar or the X3. However, it is quite a better hauler than the GLC 300 and XC60

Building a sporty crossover is a piece of cake but making it efficient is a hell of a task. The Macan struggles to even acheive the basic industry standards. Its appetite in the lanes of the city expands to give you an 18 mpg mileage, while the highway juices out 23 mpg at its max.

Models	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo XC60	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW xDrive 30i
mpg city	18	22	21	22	22	22
mpg Highway	23	27	27	28	27	29
mpg combined	20	24	23	24	24	25
Emission (Tons/year CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

Not much about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne interior specs are available so far. However, all we can say right now is that it is quite spacious in the front but a little congested in the back. Moreover, its interiors are quite abundant with luxurious features and a well-attended cabin

Models	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo XC60	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW xDrive 30i
Passenger Capacity	5	5	5	5	5	5
Front Head/Shoulder/Leg (in.	TBD	TBD	38.1/57.2/40.3	38/58.2/41.5	37.8/NA/NA	41.1/57.9/40.3
Second Head/Shoulder/Leg (in.)	TBD	TBD	38/55.6/37.2	38/56.3/38	37.5/NA/NA	NA/56/36.4

Infotainment Features

Infotainment System is part of the major upgrades in the 2019 Porsche Macan. The previous Porsche Communication system is replaced by the all-new integrated Porsche Communications system which comes with a 10.9-inch touch screen display. Moreover, it also comes installed with features like the Porsche Connect to keep you well connected to your Porsche. Some of the other infotainment Features are:

Cargo

The redesigning of this Porsche has widely affected the Cargo cabin. The 2019 Porsche comes with a cargo volume of 17.6 cu.ft and can be extended up to 52.9 cu.ft when the rear seats are folded. Looks like the coupe style roof has quite an impact on the cargo cabin.

Models	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo XC60	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW xDrive 30i
Volume (ft. cube) (w/Rear seats in use)	17.6	19.6	34.4	TBD	33.5	28.7
Volume (ft.cube)(w/Rear seats fold)	52.9	56.5	70.1	63.3	NA	62.7

The new Macan has quite a congested cargo cabin when compared to the others in the class. However, the Velar still leads the class with its spacious cargo volume.

Dimension and Weight

Porsche's first SUV attempt was a master design failure, people and critiques were equally resistant to the change. However, with the course of time, the design has evolved into something more aggressive and attractive.

The 2019 iteration comes with a revamped design and looks more powerful and aggressive than before. Its front gets a little wider and is installed with LED headlights, whereas the tailgate lights illuminate the Porsche logo to make it more daunting.

Models	Porsche Macan	Mercedes Benz GLC 300	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo XC60	Jaguar F-Pace	BMW xDrive 30i
Curb Weight(lbs.)	4099	3891	4217	4105	3870	4167
Length(in.)	184.9	183.6	188.9	184.6	186.3	185.9
Width(in.)	75.7	82.5	80	73.3	81.5	74.4
Height(in.)	63.9	64.5	65.6	65.3	65	66.0
Ground Clearance(in.)	7.8	TBD	TBD	TBD	6.3	TBD
Wheel Base(in.)	TBD	113.1	TBD	112.8	113.1	112.8
Track Width(in) F/R	TBD	TBD	64.6/65.2	TBD	64.6/65.1	63.8/64.4

Speaking of the dimensions, this 4,099 heavy SUV is 184.9 inches in length, 81.5 inches in width and 65b inches in height. That is quite extruding when compared to other SUVs of the class.

Safety Features

• Front and rear parking sensors
• Lane departure warning, and a rearview camera come standard in every Porsche Macan
• Surround-view parking camera
• Lane keep assist
• Lane change assist, and traffic jam assist with adaptive cruise control

2019 Porsche Macan vs Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 has been in the market for about a decade now. On the other hand, this Macan is the 2^nd generation flagship of the original one which was first released in 2015. Most of the specs of the new Macan are not available. However, of those available, the Macan seems to lag behind in almost all the aspects when compared to the Volvo XC60 making it a better option. If you still want to experience a sporty drive you can go for the Macan.

2019 Porsche Macan vs Mercedes Benz GLC 300

The Mercedes GLC class is a year older to the Macan. However, when we compare the current models, it can be said that the Macan runs on par with the GLC. Although it lacks the roominess that the GLC provides. So if you are ok with a quiet and composed ride to go for the GLC, but for a sporty ride, Macan would be a better option.

2019 Porsche Macan vs BMW X3

The BMW X3 belongs to one of the oldest models of the class. However, after so many years, it has started looking a bit aged. While on the other hand, the new and redesigned Macan is quite aggressive and beastly in style. Although the BMW X3 is better in all the other aspects when compared to the new Macan. So if you can compromise with the look the BMW X3 could be a better option even for providing you a sporty drive.

The 2019 Porsche Macan has enters the market with quite some extravagant features along with a new look. Nimble handling and sportiness is what this crossover has to offer, however, it still lags behind when compared to others in the class. The high price is another thing which may affect your buying preference. Otherwise going with the new Porsche Macan is a breath of fresh air in the rugged SUV world/