The Porsche Cayenne and Macan with the Audi-sourced V6 diesel engine have been banned from sale in Germany over emissions cheating software. The blows for VW over defeat devices fitted to their cars is now reaching the Premium end of the group, with Audi recalling 850,000 cars and Porsche dragged in with a ban on […]
Porsche Macan with 2.0 litre Turbo becomes Porsche’s best-selling US car
The Porsche Macan with the 2.0 litre Turbo four-cylinder engine was launched in the US this summer, and has become Porsche’s best-selling US car. Traditionally, the US market has believed “there is no replacement for displacement”, and small-engined cars were considered market suicide. But things have changed. Just as they did in the UK and […]
Porsche Macan Turbo not quick enough? You need the new Macan Turbo Performance Package
Porsche has announced a new Performance Package for the Macan Turbo which increases power and torque, improves braking and lowers suspension. The Porsche Macan Turbo is no slouch straight out of the factory, with its 3.6 litre twin-turbo V6 delivering an impressive 394bhp and 405lb/ft of torque, enough to get to 62mph in 4.8 seconds. […]
Porsche Macan drives Porsche’s 2015 profits up by 25%
[nggallery id=2210 template=customlinks] Profits at Porsche rose by an impressive 25 per cent in 2015, as the first full year of the Porsche Macan accounted for a third of Porsche’s sales. We know the only reason the Porsche 911 continues to develop and improve is because the Porsche Cayenne has been a cash cow for […]
Porsche Cayenne gets latest PCM & the Macan gets 2.0 litre turbo in Europe
The Porsche Cayenne is getting updated for 2016 with Porsche’s latest PCM, and the 2.0 litre petrol turbo Macan goes on sale in Europe. As updates go, the news that the 2016 Porsche Cayenne is getting Porsche’s latest Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, complete with 7″ touchscreen and much better functionality, isn’t earth shattering. Although […]
2016 Porsche Macan gets upgraded – new tech and new options
[nggallery id=2210 template=customlinks] The Porsche Macan has had an upgrade for 2016, with interior and exterior packs for the Turbo, new alloys and Porsche’s latest PCM infotainment. It’s only a year since the Porsche Macan was revealed as Porsche’s take on a little brother for the Cayenne, but it’s already the most appealing ‘compact’ SUV […]
Sharper Porsche Macan GTS arrives – costs from £55,188
The Porsche Macan GTS has been revealed as a new addition to the Macan range, with more power, cosmetic updates and sharper handling. Price from £55,188. It was inevitable that the Porsche Macan range would grow as the Macan matures, and that’s what’s happening with a new addition to the range – the Porsche Macan […]
Porsche Macan S Diesel gets 300 PS from TechArt
The Porsche Macan S Diesel has been given a welcome performance boost by TechArt, adding an extra 42bhp and 66lb/ft of torque at the touch of a button. There have been very few criticisms levelled at the very complete Porsche Macan but one area that could perhaps do with a bit of a tweak is […]
Porsche Macan ‘FAILS’ Moose Test – but there’s a reason (+video)
Swedish Magazine Teknikens Värld has conducted a Moose (or ‘Elk’) test on the new Macan S Diesel and have released a video to show its odd behaviour. [nggallery id=1699 template=customlinks] The Moose (or Elk) test is a maneuverability and stability test commonly carried out in cold countries to test the behaviour of cars when subject […]
Porsche Macan gets Sport Design Package & Sport Classic alloys option
The new Porsche Macan – the Cayenne’s new little brother – can now be specced with a Sport Design Package and 21″ Sport Classic alloys – retrofitted if required. The new Porsche Macan is now just finding its way on to UK roads – and is so popular, and in such short supply, it’s commanding a […]