2014 Porsche Macan – Taking its name from Indonesian word’s tiger, this upcoming SUV from Porsche is expected to be strong and has a great performance just like what a tiger should have. 2014 Porsche Macan will become the successor of the outgoing Porsche Cayenne which its production will start this year under the working name Cajun (which is believed that stands for Cayenne Junior), and will start its first debut at Los Angeles Auto Show this November, but the sale period will be in next year’s spring.
Exterior
2014 Porsche Macan’s dimension will be smaller than the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera, but the performance and technology will bring it to the top of Porsche’s line up in SUV segment. All Porsche’s characteristic will be found here, including agility, lightweight, easy handling, and attractive design. The Macan will be almost the same with Audi Q5 since it shares the same platform. Distinctive and bigger 19-inch and 20-inch wheel is the only thing that distinguish both small SUV. The exterior part of this SUV has faced such a big change compared to the Cayenne, but still in nicely minimalist design. The front end has the same headlights that are commonly used in Porsche’s line up, and the air intake is alike with the Cayenne. On the back end part, it still used the Cayenne’s taillights and somehow it looks odd and does not match the design.
Interior
The interior of 2014 Porsche Macan also receives a new taste. Sporty seats will be placed in the cabin, while distinctive steering column and Boxster-like dashboard also adding a different atmosphere inside. Panamera’s elements are also seen completing its interior line up, including it sporty buttons. Over all, both from the exterior and interior look is better than the Cayenne, you could imagine that Macan is a shrunken version of Cayenne or a raised up form of 911. There will be much more information to be unveiled right after the production is finished, you just need to be little more patient to wait for the moment to come. This car interior is more sophisticated than 2014 Kia Forte Koup, 2014 Fiat 500X, and 2013 Cadillac Elmiraj.
Engine
2014 Porsche Macan drivetrain’s will vary based on its trim levels, the information is not certain but rumor has it that it will come with a V4 engine with 220 hp, while Macan S will be equipped with 3.0 L V6 engine that delivers 290 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The company is also predicted will make a Turbo model that will have 3.0 L V6 TwinTurbo engine with 370 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, diesel version of Macan with 190 hp 2.0 L diesel engine, and hybrid Macan with V4 and electric motor that produces 240 hp. In fact, this car is truly faster than 2014 Ford Ranger with 3.7-liter V6 Engine.
Price
2014 Porsche Macan is estimated to have $45,000 s its base price.
