Cayenne was Porsche’s inaugural foray into the segment of luxury SUV cars and inspired by the success of the Cayenne, Porsche launched the Macan soon after in 2015 with an effort to capitalize on the highly profitable consumer automobile segment and join the SUV bandwagon. Having been introduced almost 3 years ago, it is quite likely that the brand is looking forward to revamping 2019 Porsche Macan (GTS, Turbo) models.
It is noteworthy to mention that in comparison to two of its flagship cars by the same automobile marquee, 911 & Cayenne, the Macan outsold both in the year of its launch to surpass forecasted sales by a huge margin. Thus it is only likely to expect the car to have reached a saturation point in its life cycle and the makers are looking forward to making it undergo a major upheaval to appeal to the consumer market which is growing by leaps and bounds.
2019 Porsche Macan (GTS, Turbo) Review
From what has been procured from limited resources, the prototype for the upgraded Macan is being kept highly under covers even while testing for added features. It almost goes unsaid that among the new features that can be expected, the 2019 Porsche Macan will have larger headlamps, sleeker and streamlined to complement the aerodynamic shape of the car. The tail lamps will also follow suit and the designs are expected to be consistent throughout.
The Porsche is a flag bearer of change and innovation. It is expected to come will amplify the control console on the dashboard and provide options for integrating it with the latest technology. More space and an increased boot space are also expected if the footage and stills of the prototype are anything to go by.
The new and refreshed infotainment system comes now with 7-inch multi-touch screen and AM/FM/HD/satellite radio. There will be also USB/aux inputs and latest Bluetooth version.
The more equipment will come with the model 2019 Porsche Macan GTS. The big 20-inch wheels will be mounted on this model and also performance and safety will be upgraded. The Macan Turbo will include big navigation system, Google Earth integration and Apple CarPlay and mighty audio system.
Safety Features of the 2019 Porsche Macan |
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ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
Electronic Stability Control |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning |
Front And Rear Parking Sensors |
Lane Departure Warning |
Side Impact Beams |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag |
Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
Rear Child Safety Locks |
Back-Up Camera |
2019 Porsche Macan (GTS, Turbo) Engine
The new model 2019 Porsche Macan consist of the few engines. The first one and the base will be turbocharged inline-4 2.0-liter. It produces 252 horsepower at 5,000-6,800 rpm with 273 lb-ft of torque at 1,600-4,500 rpm. It will provide EPA city/highway fuel economy of 20/25 mpg. The next one model is only available in the Macan S. The powerful 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine will make around 340 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. However, this one comes with 17/23 mpg.
The model 2019 Porsche Macan GTS is powered by 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6. This one engine will give us 360 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. As for the torque, it is little higher 369 lb-ft of torque at 1,450-5,000 rpm. The fuel economy in the city/highway is 17/23 mpg. The last one is the Macan Turbo model that comes with twin-turbocharged V6 3,6. It produces 400 horsepower at 6,000 rpm with 406 lb-ft of torque. Also, it comes with EPA rating of 17/23 mpg.
2019 Porsche Macan (GTS, Turbo) Release Date and Price
The updated Macan can be expected to be available in showrooms by the end of summer 2018. However, it will arrive as 2019 model. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the base model is around $49,000.
Summing it up:
In summary, the 2019 Porsche Macan is expected to arrive in late 2018. However, it will be a much more fuel-efficient version of its original predecessor. So with the Macan all set to hit the showroom and thereby the road in summer 2018, a lot would be expected out of it and it is not at all astonishing especially when the name of the brand happens to be Porsche.