Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan is a compact luxury crossover SUV (D-segment) produced by German manufacturer Porsche since 2014. It is the smaller SUV from Porsche below the Cayenne. The first-generation Macan went on production from February 2014 with petrol and diesel engine options. In 2024, Porsche released the second-generation Macan which is a battery electric vehicle built on the dedicated Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform. The first-generation and second-generation Macan will be sold side-by-side, providing multiple powertrain options for consumers.

Porsche Macan
2024 Porsche Macan
Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche AG
Production	February 2014 – present
Model years	2015–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)[1]
Body style	5-door SUV

Since 2015, its first full year in the market, the Macan has been the best-selling Porsche model globally ahead of the larger Cayenne.^[2]

First generation (2014)

First generation
2017 Porsche Macan S (pre-facelift)
Overview
Model code	Type 95B
Production	February 2014 – present
Model years	2015–present
Assembly	Germany: Leipzig
Designer	Michael Mauer
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related	Audi Q5 (8R)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.0 L EA888 Gen 3 (CNCD) I4 turbo 2.9 L EA839 TFSI V6 twin-turbo 3.0 L EA839 TFSI V6 turbo 3.0 L TFSI V6 twin-turbo 3.6 L V6 twin-turbo Diesel: 3.0 L TDI V6 turbo
Transmission	7-speed PDK
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,807 mm (110.5 in)
Length	4,681–4,726 mm (184.3–186.1 in)
Width	1,923 mm (75.7 in)
Height	1,624 mm (63.9 in)
Kerb weight	1,865–1,925 kg (4,111.6–4,243.9 lb) (DIN)

Initially announced in November 2010 as a development project,^[3] and formally announced by Porsche in March 2011, the 'Macan' model name was decided in 2012 and is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger.^[4][5] It was known by its code name Cajun, a portmanteau of Cayenne Junior or comes from a name of a member of ethnic group descended from Acadia living in the U.S. state of Louisiana (not to be confused with Porsche-Diesel Junior tractor).^[6][7]

The production version of the Macan was presented at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show^[8][9] and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.^[10] European models went on sales in spring 2014 and the initial line-up of models included the Macan S and Macan Turbo.^[11][12] U.S. market models arrived at dealerships in late spring 2014 as 2015 model year vehicle. Early models included Macan S and Macan Turbo.^[13]

The Porsche Macan shares its platform and wheelbase with the first generation Audi Q5 (2008–2017).^[14][15] The suspension configuration is based on, and heavily modified from the Audi,^{[citation needed]} but the engine, transfer case, suspension tuning, interior and exterior body are unique to the Macan. It is also 1.7 in (43 mm) longer and 1.4 in (36 mm) wider than a Q5.^[16]

Porsche manufactures the Macan alongside the Panamera, which resemblaes, in Leipzig, Germany, in a newly extended factory.^[17] The Macan features as a standard 7-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox, while the Cayenne has an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission.^[18][15]

In July 2018, Porsche announced that more than 350,000 units of the Macan had been delivered worldwide since 2014, with over 100,000 deliveries in the Chinese market.^[19]

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  Rear view (Macan S)
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  Interior (Macan S)

Drivetrain and performance

At launch, three different models and engines were available, all being V6 format:^[20] a 3.0-litre Macan S with 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp), a 3.6-litre Macan Turbo with 400 PS (294 kW; 395 bhp) and a 3.0-litre, 258 PS (190 kW; 254 bhp) Diesel, with a CO₂ emissions of 159 g/km. The Macan GTS was announced in October 2015 to fit into the gap between the Macan S and Macan Turbo.

All Macans feature a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive, with several options available including air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

Porsche subsequently released a base Macan for select Asian markets and the United Kingdom. Using a reworked version of the Volkswagen Group's 2.0-litre inline-four EA888 Gen 3 engine used in multiple applications such as the Volkswagen GTI, Audi Q5, the Macan was the first Porsche to be powered by a four-cylinder since the Porsche 968, just preceding the four-cylinder Porsche 718 (Boxster and Cayman). This engine became offered globally for the Macan's 2017 model year following an announcement in March 2016. A 204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp), 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel was due to join the range at a later date.^[21] But this engine variant was never actually offered in any market worldwide.

Model	Displacement & Configuration	Max. Power at rpm	Max. Torque at rpm	Max. Speed	CO2 Emissions	Notes
Macan	2.0 litres (1,984 cc) I4 turbo	252 PS (185 kW; 249 bhp) at 5,000–6,800	370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500–4,500	229 km/h (142 mph)	167–172 g/km	Initially available in the United Kingdom and some Asian, Latin American and South American markets only. Globally available from March 2016. Front brakes: 4 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 345mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan S Diesel	3.0 litres (2,967 cc) V6 turbodiesel	211 PS (155 kW; 208 bhp) at 2,750–4,000	580 N⋅m (428 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500	216 km/h (134 mph)	159–164 g/km	Available in Norway and Belgium. Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 350mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan S Diesel	3.0 litres (2,967 cc) V6 turbodiesel	258 PS (190 kW; 254 bhp) at 4,000–4,250	580 N⋅m (428 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500	230 km/h (143 mph)	159–164 g/km	245 hp version available in some Asian, African & South American markets. Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 350mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs. (discontinued)
Macan S	3.0 litres (2,997 cc) V6 twin-turbo	340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp) at 5,500–6,500	460 N⋅m (339 lbf⋅ft) at 1,450–5,000	254 km/h (158 mph)	204–212 g/km	Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 350mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan GTS	3.0 litres (2,997 cc) V6 twin-turbo	360 PS (265 kW; 355 bhp) at 6000	500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) at 1,650–4,000	256 km/h (159 mph)	207–215 g/km	Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 360mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan Turbo	3.6 litres (3,604 cc) V6 twin-turbo	400 PS (294 kW; 395 bhp) at 6,000	550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,350–4,500	266 km/h (165 mph)	208–216 g/km	Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 360mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 356 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan Turbo w/Perf. Pkg	3.6 litres (3,604 cc) V6 twin-turbo	440 PS (324 kW; 434 bhp) at 6,000	600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500–4,500	270 km/h (168 mph)	208–216 g/km	Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 396mm internally ventilated ceramic composite brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 356 mm internally ventilated ceramic composite brake discs.

The Macan S and Macan Turbo have 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) times of 5.2 seconds and 4.6 seconds respectively.^[22] Both times are improved by 0.2 sec when employing Launch Control (feature of the optional "Sport Chrono" package).^[23]

Updates

2016 update

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.

Macan GTS

The Macan GTS was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicles went on sale at Porsche dealers in early 2016, while orders began in Germany in 2015.^[24]

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  Macan GTS
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  Rear view

Four-cylinder model

Unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, the base Macan joined the range with an inline-four turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, matte black window surrounds, brake calipers in black, unique dual exhaust pipes in stainless steel, front fascia and lava black side blades from the Macan S, seat centres in Alcantara, the newest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), Piano Black interior package, park assist and a lane departure warning system. The engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, closely related to the engine found in the Golf GTI ‘Performance Pack’ and sending 233bhp and 258lb ft of torque to the wheels through Porsche's seven-speed ‘PDK’ gearbox. The four-cylinder model went on sale in the United States and globally as a 2017 model year vehicle, with deliveries beginning in July 2016.^[25]

Sport Edition (2018)

(Shown Macan S) The Sport Edition from the rear with the Porsche Sport Exhaust (PSE) and 20' Spyder Design Wheels.

(Chinese Market Macan shown) The Base Macan has the standard rectangular dual exhaust tips over the Sport Edition's quad tip exhaust.

In 2017 Porsche would announce the Macan Sport Edition The Macan Sport Edition is a trim level that was offered for the 2018 model year. The Macan Sport Edition added some features to help the luxury SUV handle and feel more like a sports car ^[26]This trim included Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Sport Exhaust (PSE) along with the Sport Chrono packages as standard The Sport Edition used the same EA888 as the Base Macan Key differences that set the Macan Sport Edition apart from the Base is The Sport Edition comes with quad exhaust tips while the base has standard dual exit exhaust tips. The Sport Edition also had 20” Spyder RS design wheels as standard. The Sport Edition was sold for model year 2018 and was the only year sold. The Macan T introduced for the 2023 model year is similar to the Sport Edition but the T was more indented to make the driving experience vastly different from the base model. The Sport Edition is pure cosmetic with additional packages as standard equipment. There is no significant difference between the Sport Edition and Base models other than cosmetic differences.

2019 update

The 2019 model year Macan was first unveiled in July 2018 in Shanghai as petrol four-cylinder base model and received its European debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. It went into production in August 2018. 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 colours 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. Optionally available systems include active suspension management, air suspension, torque vectoring, Sport Chrono package including Launch Control as well as park and traffic assistance systems.^[19][27][28]

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  2019 refresh
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  Rear view
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  Macan GTS (2019 refresh)

Specifications

Model	Years of Production	Engine & Displacement	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	DIN Kerb Weight	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	Top speed	CO2 Emissions
Macan*	2019–2021	2.0 L (1,984 cc) Turbo I4	253 PS (186 kW; 250 hp) at 5,000–6,750	370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–4,500	1,795 kg (3,957 lb)	6.7 s (6.5 s Sport Chrono)	140 mph (225 km/h)	185–186 g/km
Macan S	2019–2021	3.0 L (2,995 cc) Turbo V6	354 PS (260 kW; 349 hp) at 5,400–6,400	480 N⋅m (354 lbf⋅ft) at 1,360–4,800	1,865 kg (4,112 lb)	5.3 s (5.1 s Sport Chrono)	159 mph (256 km/h)	204 g/km
Macan GTS	2020–2021	2.9 L (2,894 cc) Twin Turbo V6	380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) at 5,200–6,700	520 N⋅m (384 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750–5,000	1,910 kg (4,211 lb)	4.9 s (4.7 s Sport Chrono)	164 mph (264 km/h)	218 g/km
Macan Turbo	2019–2021	2.9 L (2,894 cc) Twin Turbo V6	440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 5,700–6,600	550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–5,600	1,945 kg (4,288 lb)	4.5 s (4.3 s Sport Chrono)	169 mph (272 km/h)	224 g/km

_{* Available data for European model^[29]}

2021 update

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  2021 refresh
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  Rear view of Macan S

Model	Years of Production	Engine & Displacement	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	DIN Kerb Weight	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	Top speed	CO2 Emissions
Macan*	2021–present	2.0 L (1,984 cc) Turbo I4	265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) at 5,000–6,500	400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–4,500	1,845 kg (4,068 lb)	6.4 s (6.2 s Sport Chrono)	146 mph (235 km/h)	198-200 g/km
Macan T	2022–present	2.0 L (1,984 cc) Turbo I4	265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) at 5,000	400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)	6.2 s	146 mph (235 km/h)	200 g/km
Macan S	2021–present	2.9 L (2,894 cc) Twin Turbo V6	380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) at 5,200–6,700	520 N⋅m (384 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–5,000	1,865 kg (4,112 lb)	4.8 s (4.6 s Sport Chrono)	159 mph (256 km/h)	224 g/km
Macan GTS[30]	2022–present	2.9 L (2,894 cc) Twin Turbo V6	440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 5,700–6,600	550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900–5,600	1,960 kg (4,321 lb)	4.5 s (4.3 s Sport Chrono)	168 mph (270 km/h)	225 g/km

_{* Available data for European model^[29]}

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Porsche Macan, Small Off-Road (2014)^[31]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33	88%
Child occupant:	43	87%
Pedestrian:	22	60%
Safety assist:	9	66%

Second generation (2024)

Second generation
2025 Porsche Macan Turbo
Overview
Production	May 2024 – present
Model years	2025–present
Assembly	Germany: Leipzig[32]
Designer	Michael Mauer, Woosung Chung[33][34]
Body and chassis
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motors, all-wheel-drive[35]
Platform	Premium Platform Electric (PPE)[35]
Related	Audi Q6 e-tron Audi A6 e-tron[36]
Powertrain
Electric motor	2× permanent magnet synchronous
Power output	Macan: 250 kW (335 hp) Macan 4: 300 kW (402 hp)[37] Macan 4S: 330 kW (443 hp) Macan Turbo: 470 kW (630 hp)[37]
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Battery	95 kWh Li-NMC[35]
Range	591–613 km (367–381 mi) (WLTP Combined)[32]
Plug-in charging	270 kW DC[32] 11 kW AC[32] V2L: 0.15 kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,893 mm (113.9 in)[32]
Length	4,784 mm (188.3 in)[32]
Width	1,938 mm (76.3 in)[32]
Height	1,622 mm (63.9 in)[32]
Kerb weight	2,330–2,405 kg (5,137–5,302 lb) (DIN)

On 25 January 2024, Porsche revealed the second-generation Macan which will be available only with a battery electric powertrain.^[38] Production began in May 2024 at the Leipzig plant alongside the older ICE version of the Macan.^[39] Porsche sells the new electric model alongside the original Macan which it updated in 2021.^[40] It uses the same Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform shared with the upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron.^[41][42][43]

The Macan features three screens: a curved 12.6-inch instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch infotainment system, and an optional 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger.^[44] It also utilizes a voice assistant and other driver aid technology. ^[45]

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  Rear view (Macan Turbo)
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  Interior (Macan Turbo)

Powertrains

Model	Years of Production	Motors	Power	Torque	DIN Kerb Weight	0–100 km/h (62 mph)	Top speed	WLTP
Macan Electric[46]	2024–present	One (rear)	250–264 kW (340–359 PS; 335–354 hp)	563 N⋅m (415 lbf⋅ft)	2,330 kg (5,137 lb)	5.7 s	219 km/h (136 mph)	21.1–17.9 kW⋅h/100 km (99–117 mpg‑e)
Macan 4 Electric[47]		Two (front & rear)	285–300 kW (387–408 PS; 382–402 hp)	650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft)	2,330 kg (5,137 lb)	5.2 s	220 km/h (137 mph)	21.1–17.9 kW⋅h/100 km (99–117 mpg‑e)
Macan 4S Electric[48]			330–379 kW (449–515 PS; 443–508 hp)	820 N⋅m (605 lbf⋅ft)	2,330 kg (5,137 lb)	4.1 s	220 km/h (137 mph)	21.1–17.9 kW⋅h/100 km (99–117 mpg‑e)
Macan Turbo Electric[49]			430–470 kW (585–639 PS; 577–630 hp)	1,130 N⋅m (833 lbf⋅ft)	2,405 kg (5,302 lb)	3.3 s	260 km/h (162 mph)	20.7–18.8 kW⋅h/100 km (101–111 mpg‑e)

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Porsche Macan 4 Electric (LHD) (2024)^[50]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	36.1	90%
Child occupant:	44.2	90%
Pedestrian:	52.3	83%
Safety assist:	14.1	78%

Sales

Year	Europe[51]	U.S.[52]	Global
2013	134
2014	14,569	7,241
2015	23,317	13,533	80,000+[2]
2016	24,904	19,332
2017	26,555	21,429
2018	19,321	23,504	86,031[53]
2019	24,469	22,667	99,944[54]
2020	16,865	18,631	N/A[55]
2021	15,757	24,716	88,362[56]
2022		23,688[57]	86,724[58]
2023		26,947[59]

Awards and recognition

• South African Car of the Year 2015
• Carsales Best Luxury SUV 2015
• Car and Driver Magazine 10Best for 2021
• Best EV in MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards 2025