Porsche has finally come out with information on its baby Cayenne. We had been hearing about the car for some time now and everyone was eager to get a look after all the spy shots, but now the car is officially here and it does look like a winner. But what everyone wants to know, is that if it can perform like a Porsche is supposed to?
So here is what we have found out so far. The Macan is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment and is poised to set new standards in the field of driving dynamics and enjoyment – on both paved streets uneven terrain. The Macan combines the typical handling characteristics that Porsche has represented right from the outset: maximum acceleration and braking values, vast engine power, extreme agility and optimum steering precision. What’s more, all of these features are teamed with a high level of comfort and everyday suitability. So this means that it surely will perform like a proper Porsche.
Some more interesting facts – although there are three engine variants, the top of the line model is called the Macan Turbo3 and is set to be the most powerful vehicle in the compact SUV segment. The 3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine, which is being used in a Porsche model for the very first time, achieves an unrivalled 400bhp and catapults the vehicle from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds. With the Sport Chrono package fitted, it is even possible to achieve such a speed in 4.6 seconds. Although the top speed is 266 kmph, the Macan Turbo delivers NEDC*) fuel consumption figures of between just 9.2 and 8.9 litres/100 km, which equates to a CO2 value of between 216 and 208 g/km.
So this is proof enough for us that the Macan will in fact be a proper sports car.
