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The Macan combines much of the performance and feel of Porsche's sports cars in a small SUV. Turbocharged four-cylinder and V6 engines are available.

Though based on the previous-generation Audi Q5, the power, handling, and engine sound are true Porsche. In fact, this is one of the best-handling SUVs we've ever tested. The seats, fit and finish, and attention to detail are first-rate. The firm ride is steady and controlled, but you won't mistake it for being plush. The cabin is quite snug, and the center console has a dizzying array of buttons that can be confusing at first. Though the Macan isn't meant for utilitarian tasks, it possesses impressively high towing and payload capacities for the class. It's disappointing that BSW is optional and RCTW isn't offered. An all-new EV version has been introduced as a 2024 model.

2024 Porsche Macan

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2015-2023

2015 Redesign Year

Porsche's compact luxury SUV combines much of the performance and feel of its sports cars with the functional package of a small SUV. Two engines are offered; a 3.0-liter V6 turbo in the S and a 3.6-liter V6 turbo in the uplevel Turbo.

Though based on the Audi Q5, the power and handling are true Porsche, as are the seats, controls, fit and finish, and attention to detail. The firm ride is steady and controlled. The cabin is quite snug, and the center dashboard is a dizzying array of buttons. Porsche's latest addition combines much of the performance and feel of its sports cars with the functional package of a small SUV. Updates for 2019 included standard LED headlights, a new 10.9-inch touch screen for the infotainment system, reworked suspension, and standard voice controls and navigation. Both the 2.0-liter and V6 turbo engines received horsepower increases. A 2022 freshening brought a cleaner cockpit with haptic switchgear as well as a stubbier electronic gear selector. LDW is now standard. An electric model is in the works.