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Porshe Cross over / SUV's add some shape to the tails - Macan/Cayenne overview

admin   Tue, 27 Nov 2018  MACHEENE | Report Abuse Porshe Cross over / SUV's add some shape to the tails - Macan/Cayenne overview

As the starter, the don dada of sports car makers entering into the commercial mass market of the SUV field it's been a great run for Porshe to date SUV Sales on there releases the Cayenne (2011) and Macan (2014) have increased in the case of the Macan continue to increase through 2018. However great the times maybe we are still in the auto market where there is always a competitor around the corner waiting to eat up your luxury SUV sales. The Cayenne has had a 6-year run and is at the tail end of its lifecycle 2018 brings some new changes but a familiar face so will start there. 

Porshe Cayenne: 
In the midst of SUV's that cater to the family errand running in typical upper middle suburbia BMW X5's and Benz GL's reign supreme,  your sprinkle in the rest of the class and that's where the incumbent Porshe has broken new grounds as a new alternative.  The car built on a similar platform to Audi's Q7 and Q5 comes in as the 2nd in command next to the Macan for volume in the Porshe Staple. The SUV promises to do a few things that BMW cannot, exclusivity and the promise of Porshe's maneuverability. 



 


Top 5 Points that tell the story: 
  • Updated with the latest AWD drive management system Porshe Traction management (PTM) / Larger Wheels 
  • New 8 Speed Tip Tronic transmission / Reduced weight ?Med
  • Full LED Headlights/Tail Lights new sleek design define the updates to the latest model (911 copy cat) 
  • Better Fuel Economy/New Engine Choices/ RS5 derived V6 TT engine 
 

Cayenne Powertrain: 
Engine: Petrol Engines and Hybrid Engines  
Power: 3.0 6 Cyl. T/2.9 6 Cylinder TT/2.9 6 Cylinder TT E Hybrid/ 4.0 V8 TT 
HP/TQ: /342 HP -340 LB TQ/462 HP -  516 LB TQ /541 HP - 567 LB TQ 
Trans: 8 Speed Tip Tronic 
Drivetrain: AWD 
Weight: 1985 KG 
Top Speed: (4.0L V8 TT) 177 MPH (250km/h) / 1/4 Mile in 12.3 Seconds 

Porshe Macan: 

                                           


                                                        

The bread-winner or creme de la creme for Porshe SUV segment this car plays the catalyst for all development into Porshe world renowned Sports car technology and manufacturing. A car released in 2015 is continuing to reap benefits with what some may argue is the sexiest vehicle in its segment.  From a performance perspective, the competitors are far and few between there are only a few vehicles that bring the performance, quality and Porshe experience the main competitor at this time is the Benz GLC, the BMW X3 M Drive, and Alfa Romeo Quadrivoflio. 

Top 5 Points that tell the story:
  • Macan benefits from the latest in Porshe Connect Plus / Online navigation included a 10.9 inch full HD touchscreen 
  • Full LED Headlights/Tail Lights new sleek design define the updates to the latest model
  • New Engine choices a 2.0L 4.0 Cylinder/2.9 6 Cylinder TT / Diesel Option
  •  New Option for paint color 
                                                            

                                                   




Macan Powertrain: 
Engine: Petrol Engines
Power: 2.0 4 Cyl. T/2.9 6 Cylinder TT
HP/TQ: 242 HP -273 LB TQ/NA HP -  NA LB TQ  
Trans: 7 Speed PDK 
Drivetrain: AWD 
0-60: 6.3 Seconds/Estimated 4.0 Seconds 
Top Speed: (3.0L 6 Cylinder TT) 160 MPH (250km/h) / 1/4 Mile in 12.5 est.