2024 Porsche Macan review
Porsche Macan highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Variety of engine options
- Impressive build
Cons
- Price grows quickly with added options
- Best options require expensive packages
- No hybrid engine option
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 22 highway, 19 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Sports car performance in an SUV
If you are focused on the driving experience, the 2024 Porsche Macan is one of the most impressive luxury SUVs on the market. It provides a variety of trim levels and engine selections so that you can determine what is the best match for you. The base engine is likely potent enough for most, with 264 horsepower from a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. If you want seemingly endless power on tap, the twin-turbocharged 2.9L V6 in the GTS can deliver 434 horsepower. Any way you take your Macan, rest assured you’ll have top-tier build quality and a long list of luxury features available.
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5 reasons to buy the 2024 Porsche Macan
1. Apple CarPlay® connectivity
While some carmakers require expensive options or subscription packages to access Apple’s CarPlay system, the Macan offers it as standard equipment. The CarPlay system in the Macan is accessed via a 10.9-inch touchscreen. This system allows you to access some of your favorite smartphone apps, including music streaming and navigation apps you may want to use on your next road trip.
2. Standard driver aid systems
You might expect the need to opt for higher trims or option packages to access driver aid systems, but Porsche has included several as standard equipment on the 2024 Macan. Adaptive cruise control maintains the distance between your Macan and the vehicle in front of you and is offered as standard equipment. Other standard driver aids on the 2024 Porsche Macan include forward collision mitigation and a lane departure warning system.
3. Powerful engines
Even at the base level, the Macan brings plenty of power to the table from its 2.0L four-cylinder engine. If you want to access some of the most powerful luxury SUVs on the market, you just need to opt for the twin-turbocharged V6 engines offered by the Macan. In the S trim, this engine is rated at 375 horsepower. In GTS guise, the Macan produces a robust 434 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more powerful compact SUV.
4. Available Premium Package
A long list of available equipment can be daunting, but Porsche makes it easy for you by bundling some of their most popular options into the Premium Package. This package includes niceties such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and upgraded headlights. If you want to quickly find a Macan with these desirable options, look for one with the Premium Package.
5. Parking assistance available
Buying an SUV doesn’t mean it needs to be tricky to park your vehicle. The Macan offers a smaller footprint than larger SUVs, making it more nimble in tight urban environments. It also offers optional equipment including a surround-view camera to provide a top-down view of the car, as well as an automated parking system to assist with steering inputs during parking scenarios.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Porsche Macan an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Porsche Macan 15th out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Porsche Macan is $829, compared to an average of $599 for Luxury Compact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Porsche Macan owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 1.2 times for Luxury Compact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Porsche Macan, compared to an average of 10% for Luxury Compact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Porsche Macan features and specs
S 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- A/C Seat(s)
- Adjustable Suspension
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.9L
Horsepower
375
Torque (ft-lbs)
383
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
17.1
Wheelbase
110.5"
Overall length
186.1"
Width
76.1"
Height
63.8"
Front tires
P265/45WR20
Rear tires
P295/40WR20
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
441/4409 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2024 Porsche Macan FAQ
The 2024 Porsche Macan is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S : 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- T : 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Base : 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- GTS : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The Porsche Macan received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Porsche Macan as 14 out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUV
The 2024 Porsche Macan has a maximum towing capacity of 4409 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2024 Porsche Macan:
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Leather Seats
- Rear Sunshade
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Mirrors
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