'15 Porsche Macan

Derived from the capable Audi Q5, the Macan proves Porsche’s absorption into the VW Group in 2012 hasn’t been all bad. Yes, it unflinchingly carries over the Q5’s general shape, but there the similarities end. For instance, the “magical hips” are more pronounced than on the Q5 to emulate 911 styling. (See related article: [email protected]

'15 href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]'15 Porsche Macan S SpecificationsVehicle type5-passenger, 5-door, front-engine luxury CUVEngine3.0L DOHC twin-turbo all-aluminum direct-injected V-6Power (SAE net) 340 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpmTorque339 lb.-ft. (460 Nm) @ 1,450-5,000 rpmBore x stroke (mm) 96.0 x 69.0Compression ratio9.8:1Transmission7-speed PDK dual-clutchWheelbase110.5 ins. (2,807 mm)Overall length184.3 ins. (4,681 mm)Overall width76.1 ins. (1,934 mm)Overall height63.3 ins. (1,609 mm)Curb weight4,112 lbs. (1,865 kg)Base price$49,900 plus $995 destination chargeFuel economy17/23 mpg (13.8-10.2 L/100 km) city/hwyCompetitionAudi SQ5; BMW X3 and X4; Mercedes-Benz GLK350; Range Rover EvoqueProsConsCarries on Porsche design gene poolMacan Turbo can be crazy expensiveBoth twin-turbo engines shineSmaller V-6 should get better mpgNearly handles like a sports carBut it’s not ">Porsche Sure to Score With Macan.)