The Porsche Macan is what I like to call the perfect SUV. It has the pedigree of a Porsche, it is a refined machine that has been tooled to perfection and I honestly think it is one of the hottest looking SUVs available in the market. Just as I was wrapping my head around that, Porsche has managed to give me more to think over as they have come out with the range topping V6 version, namely the Macan S! It continues to carry that compact sporty appeal, however the latest facelift has given the Macan S a touch of tech which includes the LED headlights, three dimensional rear LED light bar and if you want to go for an added bit of flair, the option of the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus is also on offer!
The cabin remains as plush as ever and the big inclusions on the Macan S are the new Porsche Communication Management (PCM), which now features a 10.9-inch full-HD touchscreen, comes as standard and includes navigation, mobile phone connection, two audio interfaces and intelligent voice control. As an optional extra you can also go in for a GT steering wheel that is inspired from the 911 as well as the Sport Chrono Package that comes with its own set of premium features.
The big story however is the new V6 turbo engine that displaces 3.0 litres and churns out 354 hp and 480 Nm of torque. It is capable of taking the Macan S from 0-100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. The engine uses a central turbo layout which allows for immediate responsiveness thus reducing turbo lag.
Further complementing the Porsche Macan’s sporty characteristics is a finely tuned chassis that comes with Porsche Traction Management, Porsche Active Stability Program and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus which all work to provide exceptional ride and handling dynamics. The brakes have also been reworked to offer better feel and more bite with increased diameters on the front discs.
The Porsche Macan S V6 turbo is a car that belongs in your dream garage! It is expected to be priced at INR 1.50 crore when it launches in India next year. It might sound a little hefty, but the Macan is a vehicle that I would love to own and intend to some day and when that day comes, I am tempted to say that my money will only go down for a Macan S V6!