Porsche Macan launched in new avatar! What's changed? What's special? Find out

One of the most popular models by Porsche is Macan and it has just been launched in India following a comprehensive upgrade. The latest generation sports car was showcased at a launch event in Delhi on Monday. According to Porsche, the compact SUV has evolved in terms of comfort and driving dynamics. It is available in two engine versions - Macan and the more powerful Macan S. Here are top things to know about Macan and Macan S:

- The new Porsche Macan and Macan S are now available at all Porsche Centres across India at basic retail prices of  Rs 69,98,000 and Rs 85,03,000 respectively.

- The Macan comes to the starting line with an enhanced 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 252 hp and delivering a maximum torque of 370 Nm. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds (when equipped with the optional Sport Chrono Package) and reaches a top speed of 227 km/h. 

PRICE: Rs 69,98,000

Macan S

The Macan S is powered by a new V6 engine, which was first introduced in the new generations of the Panamera and Cayenne. The high-tech power unit produces 354 hp (an increase of 14 hp compared to its predecessor) and a torque output of 480 Nm. As a result, acceleration to 100 km/h is just 5.1 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package; its top speed is 254 km/h. 

PRICE: Rs 85,03,000

Commenting on the arrival of the new model, Pavan Shetty, Director, Porsche India, said, “The Macan has been one of our most successful series in India and with the new generation combining even more pronounced Porsche DNA, greater performance and comfort, I am confident that the success story is sure to continue. I believe that the Macan is the most exciting compact SUV on the market, never allowing you to forget it is a true sports car at heart. The new range offers the perfect balance of emotions and functionality. The newly introduced Crest Care Package for the Macan offers complete peace of mind for the vehicle’s upkeep and I am delighted to be welcoming the first variants of Macan to the market.”

What's changed? What's special?

CHASSIS

"The revamped chassis increases driving pleasure, offering stability and improved comfort thanks to newly developed mixed-size tyres, enhanced brakes and the intelligent all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system. All combined, the Macan feels even more like a sports car than ever before," says Porsche. 

DESIGN AND COLOURS OPTIONS

The front end of the Macan has been comprehensively revamped and now appears wider. 

Redesigned main headlights feature LED technology as standard, whilst a three-dimensional LED light panel on the rear of the vehicle is also incorporated in the new range. 

"Drivers have more scope to express their personality too with the addition of four exterior colours – Mamba Green Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic, Miami Blue and Crayon," says Porsche.

INTERIOR

As per Porsche, "Inside, the new Macan offers high-quality equipment. The seat surfaces are covered with Alcantara® and the steering wheel, selector lever and armrests are finished in leather with additional full-leather interiors also optionally available. Porsche’s sports car DNA can be found throughout. The optional GT sports steering wheel echoes the Porsche 911, whilst a mode switch integrated into the steering wheel – including Sport Response button – is part of the optional Sport Chrono Package and was originally used in the Porsche 918 Spyder super sports car. Enhanced functionality comes via the new Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, including a 27.6 cm touchscreen (increased from 18.2 cm) as standard."