This Might Just Be the Last Porsche Macan as You Know It
In 2021, Porsche sold a total of 301,915 vehicles, more than it ever has in one year in its entire history. And its bestselling model? The Macan. The German carmaker’s crossover SUV represented about 30 percent, or about 88,362 units, of total sales last year, just slightly ahead of its big brother, the Cayenne, which sold 83,071.
Just last month, Porsche unveiled a new Macan that just might be the last of its kind.
According to the local distributor, with the continued march toward electrification, the third generation of the Macan could possibly be the last to have an internal combustion engine.
The new Macan is still powered by a 2.0 turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, but now produces 265 horsepower, which is an upgrade compared to its predecessor, which pumped out 252 horsepower. Torque also increased to 400 Nm from the previous 307 Nm.
In terms of the exterior, Porsche decided to redesign the front and rear end of the car for a sportier and more dynamic stance.
Inside, it still has a direct touch for the center console similar to the Porsche Cayenne. There’s also full navigation for the entire country (no more incomplete or missing maps), wireless Apple CarPlay and a 360-view camera. The MaCan also features the Chorono package that also has the mode switch and the launch control board.
Asked about the differences in buyers between the Macan and the Cayenne, Porsche Philippines said the Macan appeals mostly to young professionals and couples or small families just starting out. The Porsche Cayenne, meanwhile, targets is the family who has a chauffeur, or those who want to go on longer drives. While the Cayenne may be slightly bigger and more spacious, the Macan is more agile and ideal for day to day use.
The SRP for the new Porsche Macan is P6.1 million.
