Regrettably got the base model and after 1 month and roughly 1,000 miles, I'm highly disappointed. Traded a 2023 BMW X1 for this and although it's better in some ways, it falls short on expectations of what a Porsche should be. Got the base engine with very light options (premium package and tow hitch) which ended up at nearly $70k after destination. Starting off with the pros for this car: High quality cabin with excellent materials and build quality Quiet and comfortable ride on both highways and broken pavement Seats are very comfortable with lots of ways to adjust and decent bolstering Responsive handling and excellent steering feel Excellent braking ability and brake pedal feel Porsche badge (yes it matters) Now for the long list of cons: Gutless engine, not something you expect from Porsche. Mind that this is the same engine on the current VW Golf GTI and Audi Q5. While it works for those cars, it just isn't enough to be in a Porsche. Great for city driving, but will need some planning for certain highway maneuvers. The programing for the transmission is also highly questionable. Power for this engine comes in at 2.5k RPM and really shines above 3k RPM. However, the transmission likes to short shift (even in sport mode) and prefers to keep the car between 1.5k - 2.5k RPM. The result is a constant race to the highest gear unless you just floor it in which then it will give a about half a second delay before proceeding to downshift. Horrible, just plain horrible MPG. If driving normally I got 16 city / 23 highway. But if driven like a Porsche, I got 14 city / 20 highway. Backup camera is a joke. The quality is just slightly better than a 7 year old Honda CR-V. Picture quality is very grainy and is completely useless even in light rain. Interior storage is nonexistent. Center console can store 2, maybe 3 kids juice boxes. Door pockets can't fit a big water bottle (not even felt lined). No sunglasses holder or coin tray. Car is showing it's age. The current gas Macan is based on the previous generation Audi Q5 from 2009-2017. Porsche did a good job massaging the old Audi, but the competition has long since caught up. This is still largely the same car that was launched in 2015, 10 years ago. Top down 360 surround view camera isn't standard even at $70k whereas it can be had in it's German competition for around $55k. Overall, this is an excellent luxury car, it's just not a very good Porsche. Please do yourself a favor and avoid the base engine. The base model is essentially an Audi Q5 - Porsche trim, but with a $10k additional upcharge for the just badge (not counting the upgraded mechanics and interior). Would recommend getting a used S for the same price. I am planning to trade this in for a CPO Macan EV in 3 years once the values for those plummet.

Safety: 4 out of 5 stars

Technology: 2 out of 5 stars

Performance: 3 out of 5 stars

Interior: 4 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 5 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 5 out of 5 stars

Value: 1 out of 5 stars

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Mountain Carver Fresno, CA , 09/09/2024

2025 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)

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Great riding road tripping SUV that's zippier on mountain roads than its bigger brother. Air suspension makes a lot of difference, base isn't fast but certainly adequate.