Words " Porsche crossover» have a magical effect on the minds and hearts of many motorists. When they hear them, they dreamily roll their eyes. Alas, the dream for many turns out to be unrealizable: very, very, "bite" prices. But why such interest and such authority, because the crossover and SUV market has a lot of offers from the most reputable manufacturers, whose products in this segment have captured the minds and wallets of millions and millions of motorists? And Porsche is a recent newcomer to this market. How did it happen?
The history of Porsche crossovers
Porsche crossovers - truly luxurious cars
Porsche launched its first crossover in the history of the company only in 2002, much later than all competitors from Europe, the USA and Japan (excluding Bentley). The 911 racing car was taken as the basis for the exterior: the same headlights, the same bumper, the same hood shape. To create a platform, Porsche teamed up with colleagues from Volkswagen. Subsequently, the same platform served as the basis for the creation of the Touareg and Audi Q7 models.
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Volkswagen helped not only with the platform, but also with individual exterior elements. So, the frame and doors on the new Porsche are a “gift” Volkswagen Touareg. But the body at Porsche developed independently. The body was made to last: special steel and stitching in three layers.
New car received Porsche name Cayenne (probably similar to cayenne pepper). The first model and its modification - Cayenne S - received an 8-cylinder engine, permanent all-wheel drive and spring suspension, and the following modifications of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Turbo are already pneumatic. This made it possible to adjust the clearance in the range from 157 to 273 mm. For better cross cars in conditions of rugged terrain, the designers provided downshift and the ability to disable the center differential.
Porsche Cayenne- a luxury car (premium class). Therefore, interior trim - only leather, no options. In the decoration, the designers made extensive use of aluminum, which gives the interior a look that is both sporty and noble at the same time.
To date, 5 models of the Porsche Cayenne crossover have been released: Diesel, S, SDiesel, SE-Hybrid, Turbo.
Porsche Macan: the "star" of the car market in 2014
The appearance at the Los Angeles and Tokyo Motor Shows (simultaneously, in November 2013) of the Porsche small crossover caused a stir among specialists and amateurs. The dimensions are really surprising: length - 4680 mm, width - 1920 mm, height - 1620 mm, wheelbase - 2180 mm. The crossover turned out to be smaller in size not only of its “progenitor” Cayenne, but even lower than the Porsche 911 sports car. At the same time, the trunk volume is impressive: 500 liters, and if you fold the rear sofa, the volume increases to 1500 liters.
New Porsche Macan: appearance
Appearance (in terms of front view) of the original Cayenne and basic version Macan is almost identical. The same shape of the hood with reliefs along the edges, massive air intakes with two horizontal chrome strips, headlights in the form of drops, tapering to the bottom of the hood.
The side view of the Macan is already partially different from its brother. No decorations on the doors and along the body - everything is smooth and almost flat. (It is almost, since the relief beam, anyway, is clearly visible). The size of the wheel arches on the Macan is larger than on the Cayenne (under alloy wheels 19 inches), but the latter has a larger side glazing area.
The shape of the roof is of interest: it is sloping, descending towards the stern. Rear door - aluminum, with electric drive.
The rear view is in the traditional Porsche style: discreet, sporty, without frills. Optics - LED, analogous to the one that stands on the latest modification of the Porsche 911. The rear lights are stretched horizontally, like narrowed eyes.
Porsche Macan interior
The steering column is similar to the one on the Porsche918 Spyder.
In interior trim, designers used high-quality leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and high-quality plastic. Particularly beautiful are the inserts on the panels and doors. The ceiling is lined with Alcantara. Dashboard - branded "three wells": a tachometer, a speedometer and a touchscreen multifunctional display that controls all functions in the cabin. Like most luxury cars, the interior is also equipped with a chronograph. Among the other advantages of the cabin: a cruise control system, a Burmester audio system with a power of 1,000 watts for 16 speakers with a subwoofer, a multimedia system, navigation, a roof with a panoramic view.
The front seats are equipped with adjustable back support and cushions, as well as a retractable knee bolster. Ventilation is also provided here. As additional options, sun blinds on the windows, a panoramic roof and three-season climate control are offered.
New Porsche Cayenne
Its appearance is expected in October 2014 at the annual motor show in Paris. "Highlight" of the modification - hybrid engine, from what a new version and received the name S E-Hybrid. The novelty has a 3-liter engine with a capacity of 333 hp, as well as an electric motor with a capacity of 95 hp. with a capacity of 10.8 kW / h. The total power of the modification is 416 hp, which provides a maximum speed of 243 km / h. Max speed when using an electric motor - 124 km / h.
The changes affected the chassis, grille (became wider), bumper, front fenders and shapes exhaust pipes. The headlights are xenon. Steering wheel expanded with additional features.
Specifications Porsche Macan
Initially, the Porsche Macan came with two engine options: a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder and a 3.6-liter twin-turbo. with a capacity of 340 hp, respectively. and 400 hp, providing a maximum speed of 254 km / h and 266 km / h, respectively. In the summer of 2014, 2 more options began to be offered: a 3.0-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 258 hp, which provides a maximum speed of 226 km / h, and a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo with a capacity of 240 hp. and a speed of 223 km / h.
Gearbox - in 2 versions: 6-speed manual and 7-speed robotic PDK with 2 clutches. Although, according to other information, all Porsche Macan configurations will be equipped with a “robot” and center differential Torsen.
Porsche Macan price
The Porsche Macan is offered on the market in 3 trim levels. The base model is the Porsche Macan S with a 3-litre 6-cylinder engine. The next equipment is the Porsche Macan SDiesel, equipped with a 3-liter turbodiesel. It is considered the most economical configuration: fuel consumption - 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers.
The most expensive and prestigious version is the Porsche Macan Turbo. It has a 6-cylinder 3.6-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 4000 hp.
There is no difference in the interior. The price in Russia for a crossover with a 3-liter engine (S package) is 2,550,000 rubles, with a 3.6-liter engine (Turbo package) - 3,690,000 rubles. (according to other sources - 2703000 rubles and 3911000 rubles).
porsche cayenne price
The Porsche Cayenne is offered in 5 trim levels: Diesel, S, S Diesel, S E-Hybrid, Turbo. The interior is almost the same. The difference is in the number of options.
- Diesel - 6-cylinder with a volume of 3 liters and a power of 245 hp. Gearbox - 8-speed Tiptronic S. Dimensions (length, width, height, wheelbase): 4855x1939x1705x2895. Price - 3519000 rubles.
- CayenneS: 3.6L 6-cylinder engine with 420hp. Gearbox - 8-speed Tiptronic S. Dimensions - identical to the Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Price - 4503000 rubles.
- Cayenne SDiesel: 4.1 liter 8-cylinder engine with 385 hp. Gearbox - 8-speed Tiptronic S. Dimensions - identical to the Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Price - 4611000 rubles.
- Porsche CayenneSE-Hybrid: (technical information in the " New Porsche Cayenne"). Price - 4611000 rubles.
- Porsche CayenneTurbo: engine - 8-cylinder, 4.8 l, 520 hp. Gearbox - 8-speed Tiptronic S. Speed \u200b\u200b- 279 km / h. Fuel consumption - 15 liters. in the city, up to 9 liters. In the countryside. (Diesel has the lowest fuel consumption: 7.8 liters in the city, 6 liters outside the city). Dimensions are identical to the Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Price - 7239000 rubles.
Porsche Cayenne Owner Reviews
Despite the enthusiastic looks and exclamations, the owners are far from unanimous in their opinion. For example, the owners of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne 4.8 AT write that “the car is cool, but not for driving: it rolls worse than any “Chinese”!”. “The car is on the move, beautiful inside and frisky”, but for 500 hp. you have to spend too much money.
Among the shortcomings are noted: an unreliable engine control unit, defective components and assemblies (oil level sensor, gearbox, etc.). But this opinion is opposed by another: “a car that has brains. Techies were able to set up all the nodes. After that, I don’t want anything else!” "Lucky with the car." That's right: lucky - after all, you should not write off the shortcomings of a separate assembly for the entire model!
Another opinion: "Very reliable car. The car drives flawlessly. The benefits are many. Disadvantages: the interior, where the rear seats are, is cramped. (The last drawback was also noted by independent experts - this is an objective fact, not a subjective judgment).
"Cayenne" is a thing! Better while the car is not and never will be! And the fact that it broke down is due to the fact that I just bought it without choosing it! Another proof that it is not the model that is to blame, but the specific assemblers of a particular batch or a single car!
As for the Porsche Macan, praise is given to him in advance: since the start of sales of the car (in Russia - only from the end of May 2014), too little time has passed to draw conclusions. And the turbo version will appear in Russia only by the summer of 2015. But, it seems that positive assessments will prevail: the car was made as an improved, albeit miniature, version of the Porsche Cayenne.
Although after the tests, there are already separate opinions of specialists. The advantages declared by the manufacturer are not disputed. Among the shortcomings, the following are noted: on the “torpedo” the panels covering the slots have uneven gaps, the doors are poorly sealed with a sealant (whistling when driving in the cabin), black “gloss” inserts are quickly scratched.
The test pilots have no complaints about ergonomics: the steering wheel responds quickly, the car on straight sections is not inferior in speed and confidence to the 911 Carrera model, the gearbox works without delay. Conclusion: "The Macan is really a sports car in the shoes of a crossover, and not vice versa!" .
Comparison with competitors
According to experts, the Porsche Macan basic modification S can only be compared with the best in class. These are the mid-size crossovers AudiQ5 3.0 TFSI, LandRoverRangeRoverEvoque 2.0 Si4 PrestigeAT (also classified as an SUV), BMWX3xDriveExclusive, Mercedes-BenzGLK333 4 MATIC. Porsche Macan is the most expensive: for example, Audi - 350,000 rubles.
The engine of the Porsche Macan is the most powerful: 340 hp. against 272 hp Audi (the most powerful among competitors). Gearbox - "robot" 7-speed, all the rest - automatic transmission 6- and 8-speed. The maximum speed is 254 km against 234 km for Audi (the fastest competitor). Fuel consumption per 100 km of run is almost the same as Audi and LandRover, but higher than BMW (11.6 liters in the city, 9 liters in the country versus 9 liters and 7.5 liters). But the tank volume of the Porsche Macan is the smallest, albeit not by much: 65 liters versus 66 liters for Mercedes-Benz and 67 liters for BMW (Audi and LandRover have 75 liters and 70 liters, respectively).
In terms of dimensions, the Porsche Macan slightly outperforms its competitors. For example, at Audi figures"length, width, height": 4629x1880x1653. Porsche Macan: 4681x1923x1624. Trunk volume (without folded rear seats) in the Porsche Macan is the third of five: 500 liters versus 540 liters for Audi and 550 liters for BMW.
The mass of the Porsche Macan is the third of five: it is lighter than LandRover and BMW (1865 kg versus 1700 kg and 1880 kg respectively), but heavier than Audi and Mercedes-Benz (1805 kg and 1830 kg respectively).
Test drive Porsche Macan
Conclusion
No matter what they say - the Porsche Macan and Porsche Cayenne are premium cars, and that says it all. Ideal Machines does not happen, but the advantages of all configurations and modifications of both models literally suppress individual shortcomings. And the price of crossovers is another proof of their "weight in society."
True, there is also a "reverse side of the coin": 7239000 rubles. for the Porsche CayenneTurbo - it's really "cool" (you can without quotes to once again emphasize the "heavy weight" for the average car enthusiast!
One of the hottest new products of 2013-2014 was the Porsche Macan, which, even before the presentation at world motor shows, had already caused quite a stir among motorists. Some were interested because they would like to become potential owners of this luxurious crossover, while others simply because the new Porsche is always something hot, explosive and definitely worthy of attention. And now the premiere took place simultaneously in Los Angeles and Tokyo, which made it possible to throw off all the secrets that existed before and consider the new crossover in more detail.
Porsche Macan Exterior
It's no secret that when looking at the Porsche Macan, attention is primarily drawn to the size. And this is not surprising - despite the fact that this car is a typical representative of the crossover family, its dimensions are very small. Even Porsche 911 latest generation has a large wheelbase and body length, despite the fact that it is a sports coupe. Immediately after the dimensions, attention is involuntarily drawn to the calling card of any car - its front end. And in this case a number of questions arise.
Undoubtedly, the crossover is an expected novelty and will surely become a bestseller in many countries of the world. However, how is this achieved? It is unlikely due to the design of the front, since it almost exactly resembles the front of the "big brother" Porsche Cayenne. The same drop-shaped front optics, the reflectors in which are located exactly the same as in the Cayenne, the same characteristic embossed stripes on the hood that give the car sportiness and dynamism, and, of course, the same huge air intakes with transverse chrome stripes in lower part. Is it possible to distinguish the front view of Porsche crossovers? Surely it is possible, but only due to the size and insignificant, almost imperceptible elements.
But the profile of the Porsche Macan looks much more neat and stylish than that of the Cayenne. There are no superfluous elements on the surface, no lines, bends or reliefs - an almost continuous monolithic “slab”, which makes the crossover more impressive and solid. And then there were huge wheel arches, slightly standing out from the background of the wheels themselves: it was on the wheels that the emphasis was placed, since the 19-inch alloy wheels definitely attract a lot of attention. The side glazing line is quite small, so it seems that there is as much space in the crossover as in sports coupe. But this is not so - the reduction of the glazing area allowed the car to look more elegant and sophisticated.
What really attracts attention is the feed that the Porsche Macan crossover has. And here everything is sustained in an even more sporty spirit, which is inherent only in the fastest representatives of the Porsche family - the optics that are installed on the Macan almost exactly resemble those in the Boxter, Cayman and 911 sports coupe. parking lights have an original shape, and LED lighting and a combination of black and red colors allow the car to look as powerful and dynamic as possible. Otherwise, the feed does not have any design innovations and looks in the typical Porsche style - conservatively, with bright shade minimalism.
Salon and interior design Porsche Macan
If many were impressed by the exterior of the crossover, then the interior will surely be the last argument in favor of why the Porsche Macan is so loved by motorists from all over the world. And before considering the parameters of the cabin, it is worth saying a few words about the design.
The design, as always, is not just on top, but is a reference for all other crossover manufacturers. bright and good combination colors, the spirit of real supercars in every element, all kinds of aerodynamic, smooth and elegant lines, a combination of the highest quality leather, plastic, aluminum and carbon - all this creates an indelible impression on everyone who happens to see the interior of this car live. Sports three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel with corporate emblem Porsche goes well with dashboard, on which, according to the classics, there are three analog indicators. The torpedo is made very carefully and as well as many other elements - a large multi-functional touch screen with which you can control many functions and options of the cabin, and on top, as it should be in many premium cars, there is a small chronograph.
Ergonomics of the interior the highest level. German engineers can rightfully be considered the best in the world in terms of technical stuffing and a verified arrangement of all devices in the cabin. There are no extra buttons, protrusions or variators anywhere that could create problems or inconvenience for the driver or passengers. There is enough space in the crossover, however, given that even in the Cayenne the second row of seats was cramped for large passengers, it is unlikely that passengers in the rear seats in the Porsche Macan will be very comfortable during long trips. As for convenience in everything else, this car is the same standard as all its predecessors. Number of options in basic configuration and the maximum practically does not differ - in any case, they will be more than enough even by the standards of the most demanding motorists. The only difference in trim levels is the engine size, suspension type and some others. specifications, but not the level of interior equipment. And therefore, we can safely say that the Porsche Macan, despite the still restrained interest from domestic motorists, will soon flicker on the streets of many cities no less than other Porsche models.
Photo crossover Porsche Macan
Video test drive crossover Porsche Macan
It will reach 400 hp, the most powerful Q5 produces 354 hp. (Model SQ5)
What makes a Porsche a real Porsche? Today, it is not easy to answer this question. For several years in a row, this brand, thanks to the Panamera and Cayenne, has been selling much more crossovers and sedans (including diesel ones) than the more typical sports cars.
From April, the Porsche lineup will be replenished with one more, completely new model. It's about compact sports crossover Macan, which partly shares a platform with the Audi Q5. Fans and critics see this as a further "dilution" of the historical essence of the Porsche brand.
But do not be so categorical. Zuffenhausen says the new Macan will be "the first sports car in the segment compact crossovers”and, of course, will be a true Porsche.
Of course, these words are saturated with "PR" and we cannot immediately believe them. Therefore, we are faced with the task of checking how much truth is in them, and how much fiction. Complete tests more to come, but in the meantime, we'll ride the Macan and Q5 on the roads, tracks and off-road to find out if there are many similarities and differences between the next cousins from the big VW concern.
What is the difference between a Porsche Macan and an Audi Q5?
First of all, design. Put Macan and Q5 side by side, and no one will guess that they are created on the same platform. And this despite the fact that the length of the body and wheelbase they are nearly identical. Porsche designer Mitya Borkert has managed to give the Macan a complete personality. The new Porsche is lower and more muscular, its roof falling more boldly towards rear pillars The Macan is sportier than the slightly aging Q5.
New from the old: although the Macan is based on the Audi platform, it looks fresh and completely authentic
A similar scenario is repeated in the interior. Here, the Macan is more reminiscent of the much more expensive Cayenne, including the tachometer at the head of the instruments and the ignition switch to the left of the steering wheel. The workmanship and materials are top-notch, all up to Porsche standards. But the Q5 is not far behind. Its interior is impeccable in terms of the accuracy of the fit of the interior makers.
The Macan's interior is more luxurious than the Audi's. By the way, a lot is borrowed from the Cayman, and the steering wheel is completely from the Porsche 918 hypercar. Buyers will be able to feel the taste of Porsche sports cars, which distinguishes the novelty from the Cayenne
Lovely salon with a slightly outdated design. The remote is awkward, navigating the MMI is difficult, but more recent Audis have no problem with this. The assembly and materials are the best - time has no power over them
From a technical point of view, it is curious that the Porsche specialists completely abandoned the Quattro all-wheel drive units.
They give reasons: permanent four-wheel drive with a Torsen differential cannot send 100% of the torque to the rear axle. For Porsche engineers who care about the dynamics of their offspring, this is extremely important. The Macan has a different all-wheel drive design, which is dominated by rear axle. In addition, on the axles, tires of different widths, and steering 10% shorter.
In addition, in this segment, it was the Macan that became the first owner of air suspension (for an extra charge of about €3,000). It was needed to eliminate compromises between the suspension setup for track riding and for everyday tasks. Simply put, air suspension allows you to customize the characteristics of the chassis in a wider range.
Rear seat at knee level is no more and no less than the Q5. But the fact that the Macan has less headroom: the roof falls earlier
There is enough space: our editor, whose height is slightly short of two meters, is normally located in the back. And there is a place above your head
More Porsche engineers discarded gasoline engines Audi. They developed two new 6-cylinder twin-turbo units with a volume of 3 (Macan S) and 3.6 liters (Macan Turbo). From Audi, the novelty inherited only a turbodiesel and a 7-speed. automatic transmission.
Is the Macan sportier on the go than the Audi Q5?
Definitely yes. Although so far we have been allowed to verify this only with the help of Porsche pilots, who gave us a ride on a closed racing track. Thanks to all-wheel drive – familiar from the Porsche 911 – with variable power distribution between the axles crossover Macan more willing to refuel in turns and much less often and less slips out of the trajectory with the front wheels than the Q5.
Air suspension prevents excessive body roll. From wide, gentle corners, the Macan can roll out in beautiful power drifts, like a sports car. Certainly no one else in the class is capable of this. The driving position is also reminiscent of sports cars: crossover-like high, but deep, with the steering wheel right in front of the pilot's chest.
The suspension of the Macan and Audi Q5 is fundamentally the same, but the Porsche crossover has got original brakes. That's why braking distances and even the brake pedal feel is exactly what all Porsches should have. And in order for the Macan to feel almost as light and free on the race track as the 911, for an extra charge it will be possible to equip it with ceramic brake mechanisms. True, this will be the prerogative of the Turbo S version.
We already talked about the features of the engines that will be available from the very beginning of sales of the new Macan a few months ago. They are all turbocharged gasoline engines with a dry sump lubrication system and are found only on the Macan. Although the base was a 3.6-liter “aspirated” from the Panamera. The base Macan S is powered by a 3.0-litre engine with a remarkably short stroke of just 69mm for a 96mm bore. I must say that the same engine, only more power(420 hp), installed on new Panamera S.
The Macan S delivers 340 hp and maximum torque of 460 Nm at just 1450 rpm. This engine sounds great: aggressively and crackling exhaust mumbling at idle and hoarsely roaring at maximum speed. Just like a sports car. Even more sensual was the 3.6-liter engine from the Turbo version. In fact, this is the same motor, but modified. The piston stroke is increased to 83 mm, and after such a simple manipulation, the working volume increased to 3.6 liters.
A similar engine, but without dual boost, is installed on the base Panamera. In the Macan Turbo, compared to the S version, the boost pressure has been raised from 1.0 to 1.2 bar. As a result, its maximum power reached 400 hp. - like the “aspirated” 3.8 on the Porsche 911 Carrera S. And the torque due to supercharging has been replaced more: 550 against the “atmospheric” 440 Nm. Therefore, the new Macan will be the most powerful and certainly the most fast crossover in the segment.
Even the diesel Macan promises to be very nimble. He received a slightly upgraded 3-liter V6 from the Cayenne, with a capacity of 258 hp. and 580 Nm. This motor has a lot of thrust and it is available at any moment. In addition, the manufacturer promises average consumption fuel at the level of 6.1 l / DT. Undoubtedly, this motor will become the best choice for those who are not going to walk their Macan on the racetracks.
What we also learned during the first driving comparison is the amazing fact that the Macan is more comfortable on the go than the Q5. The Audi crossover shakes a little tensely on small road bumps, and Porsche overcomes them in a smoother and rounder way. Moreover, the Macan also outperforms the Audi. Firstly, thanks to the air suspension, which allows you to increase the clearance and, accordingly, the geometric cross.
Secondly, thanks to all-wheel drive with a hard-locking inter-axle clutch and a more carefully tuned electronic simulation of inter-wheel locks. Engineers swear the transmission can send up to 100% of the torque to one of the Macan's wheels. The Audi Q5 lags behind in this regard, but not by much. In any case, both cousins are not made for long off-road expeditions.
Will the Macan be more expensive than the Audi Q5?
Certainly yes. It's too early to talk about exact numbers. Price lists should appear closer to April. While you can speculate about the cost diesel Audi Q5 and S Diesel, equipped with similar engines. The increase in value is expected to be in the order of €12,000. That is, a diesel Macan in Russia can cost from €57,000. Thousand 20 euros cheaper than the Cayenne.
TOTAL
It's amazing how different cars were built on the same platform. Moreover, the Macan clearly squeezed everything possible out of the technological base of the Audi Q5 and added many solutions from the Porsche laboratories to it. If the buyer masters the difference in cost between the Q5 and the Macan, he will undoubtedly receive an impeccable and very fast crossover.
When the Cayenne crossover appeared under the Porsche brand, only the lazy did not quipped that it was the most dear Volkswagen Touareg. Cayenne and Touareg are indeed like brothers, but still not twins. The latest crossover The Porsche Macan borrowed no more than a third of the parts from the related Audi Q5, so don't rush to reveal - the Macan, they say, is the same Q5, but more expensive. Macan rather convinces otherwise: some Audi versions Q5 are too expensive.
It's fun to watch the 911 Carrera S coupe driving a Macan column down the test track at the Porsche factory in Leipzig. He doesn’t even drive, but runs away, like a mother from puppies playing out. They growl with turbo engines, bounce on curbs, they whine with must-haves this time of year winter tires... They won't catch up, of course. And yet, after the race, the Carrera smells of burnt pads and flaunts worn tire sidewalls.
Macan gets tired of racing too: they overheat brake discs(with the exception of optional carbon-ceramic), which causes wobble on the pedal. Although the brakes are 80% “our own”: only rear mechanisms, and the front ones are borrowed from the Cayenne, the booster and ABS unit are tuned differently to get that brake pedal feel like all Porsches.
And yet, going to the track behind the wheel of a Macan (the steering wheel, by the way, from a Porsche 918 Spyder) does not seem like outright stupidity. Chassis limits and power units much higher than the margin of safety of tires that “go soft” in just a couple of laps. But the Macan is still stable in turns and nimble in slow chicanes, and the steering is informative. It is significant that, unlike the same Q5, Macan, like all Porsches, does not offer to select the level of effort on the steering wheel with a button. Corporate approach!
When you ask engineers about the meaning of certain changes compared to the Q5, they often answer that they don’t really remember exactly how it was with Audi. For example, at the first show of Makan, the Germans convinced Nikita Gudkov that the power steering electric motor in Audi was mounted on a shaft, while for Porsche it was transferred to a rail. In fact, the electric motor has been on the “rail” for the second year already and in the Q5. The only mechanical difference is that they have reduced gear ratio- Macan's steering wheel is "sharper".
The Macan, like the Cayenne and the Panamera hatchback, is produced at the Leipzig plant, separate from the sports cars that are born in Stuttgart. Last year, 83,000 crossovers and 27,000 Panameras were produced here. The circulation of Makan will be 50,000 cars - already now there is an increase in the staff from 1150 to 2550 people. Almost all workers in the assembly shop are local youth.
Plant in Leipzig - incomplete cycle, no own stamping here: body panels for all models are delivered from the factory Volkswagen Group in Bratislava, including a sophisticated aluminum hood for Makan. In Leipzig, each hood is polished by hand, eliminating minor flaws. The welding workshop was updated just two years ago, now there are 370 robots that “assemble” the body in four hours
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I swapped Macan S for Macan Turbo a couple of times but never found any noticeable difference"on the steering wheel". Both are well balanced, with the exception that the Turbo sometimes slides a little more into the corner entry drift. So after all, you fly up to the bend faster.
The interior is no simpler than the more expensive Porsches. Front seats - from the Cayenne crossover, but installed 70 mm lower
Macan Turbo with Sport package The Chrono hits 100 in 4.6 seconds - faster than any Boxster or Cayman. Crazy dynamic! The engine is based on a cylinder block from a three-liter turbo engine, which is installed on a hatchback Porsche Panamera S (420 hp, 520 Nm). But, apart from the block, there is nothing in common, and the working volume is increased to 3.6 liters due to the larger piston stroke. A chic motor with an aggressive sound and fantastic traction from the bottom. For this, in fact, it was created. In terms of power (400 hp), it is inferior to the Panamerov one, but the torque is higher (550 Nm), and the peak is already reached at 1350 rpm!
On the roads common use The Macan Turbo is redundant - like Usain Bolt in the Interdistrict. No matter how you stroke the gas pedal, if the speed is slightly higher than idle, the car, as they say, vomits from under itself. And the seven-speed “robot” PDK (slightly redesigned S tronic from Audi) works harshly, not always smoothing out the shifts during a quiet ride.
I am for Macan S. In fact, it is also Turbo - under the hood is the same three-liter turbo engine from Panamera S, but not forced, but, on the contrary: its power is reduced to 340 hp. (boost pressure reduced from 1.3 to 1 bar). If the Macan S seems calm, then perhaps against the backdrop of the Turbo version. And in general, who may not have enough 5.4 s to 100 km / h?
Like any Porsche car, Macan can be equipped with the Porsche Torque Vestoring (PTV) Plus system with rear differential lock. But, unlike cars, here PTV helps not only on asphalt, slowing down the inner wheels to turn, but also off-road, blocking rear differential when slipping
Now it is difficult for me to come up with arguments in favor of Cayenne, which, by the way, cannot be distinguished from Makan from ten steps away. At least if you look in the forehead. And that's the problem. I remember how, in response to the storm that the owners of the 911 coupe of the 996 series raised due to the fact that the “cheap” Boxster received the same headlights, they had to go for an urgent restyling. Will the Cayenne owners be offended this time?
Of course, the Cayenne offers a little more room for passengers and luggage. But is it worth 800 thousand rubles of overpayment? For the base Macan S they ask for 2 million 550 thousand rubles. For many, this will be the first Porsche whose price tag can be studied not out of idle curiosity. For comparison: slightly more powerful crossover Audi SQ5 costs 50 thousand more. But in the standard equipment of Makanov for Russia - not only air suspension, but also "bi-xenon", Alcantara trim and dual zone climate control. It is no wonder that the Macan, before it even appeared at dealers, became in short supply - more than 600 applications were received, although our market for this year has a quota of only a thousand cars.
Luggage compartment superbly finished and carefully thought out - even on reverse side shelves have a mesh for things
The stunning Macan Turbo is more than a million more expensive: from 3 million 690 thousand rubles. A diesel version, which has a three-liter turbo engine from Q5 installed under an aluminum hood, will not be available in Russia yet: an engine that meets Euro-6 standards needs to be adapted to environmental standards Euro 5. They promise to be done by the end of 2015.
I traveled on it too. The diesel Macan is, of course, much quieter. But it’s still a sin to complain about the dynamics, and as for fuel consumption, on the measured interval I kept within 9.5 l / 100 km against 12 liters for the S version and almost 16 liters for the Turbo. In addition, the Macan S Diesel is the first car in my memory with a heavy-fuel engine, behind the wheel of which it is difficult to understand not only by ear, but also by the tachometer: its needle easily rises above 5000 rpm. We need a Macan like this!
The capacity of the production line at the plant in Leipzig is designed for only 50,000 vehicles per year, which is almost half that for Cayenne crossovers. Of course, output can be increased, but the fact that the “big brother” brings more money to the company is holding back. And since I am not one of the beneficiaries of Porsche AG, I share the main conclusion without looking back: Porsche Macan is best crossover, and not only those that bear the Porsche brand.
Wide gap as if after an unsuccessful body repair.
There is no other way - otherwise the huge hood will touch the wing at an angle when opening and closing
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| Passport data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile | Porsche Macan | ||
| Modification | S | Turbo | |
| body type | five-door hatchback | five-door hatchback | |
| Number of places | 5 | 5 | |
| Dimensions, mm | length | 4681 | 4699 |
| width | 1923 | 1923 | |
| height | 1624 | 1624 | |
| wheelbase | 2807 | 2807 | |
| track front/rear | 1655/1651 | 1655/1651 | |
| Trunk volume, l | 500-1500 | 500-1500 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 1865 | 1925 | |
| Gross weight, kg | 2550 | 2550 | |
| Engine | petrol, with direct injection and turbocharged | ||
| Location | front, lengthwise | front, lengthwise | |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 6, V-shape | 6, V-shape | |
| Working volume, cm3 | 2997 | 3604 | |
| Max. power, hp/kW/r/min | 340/250/5500-6500 | 400/294/4000 | |
| Max. torque, Nm/r/min | 460/1450-5000 | 550/1350-4500 | |
| Transmission | robotic, 7-speed | ||
| Drive unit | full, with a multi-plate clutch in the front wheel drive | ||
| Front suspension | independent, spring, double wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension | independent, spring multi-link | ||
| Front tires | 235/60R18 | 235/55 R19 | |
| rear tires | 255/55 R18 | 255/50 R19 | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 254 | 266 | |
| Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s | 5,4 (5,2)* | 4,8 (4,6)* | |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | urban cycle | 11,6 | 11,8 |
| suburban cycle | 7,6 | 7,8 | |
| mixed cycle | 9,0 | 9,2 | |
| CO 2 emissions, g/km | mixed cycle | 212 | 216 |
| Capacity fuel tank, l | 65 | 75 | |
| Fuel | gasoline AI-98 | gasoline AI-98 | |
