insideKENT Magazine Issue 26 - May 2014 | Page 141

The stylish Macan brings proven Porsche values of maximum acceleration and braking performance, vast engine power, extreme agility, and optimum steering precision, for the first time to the compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment. And what's more, all of these features are combined with a high level of comfort and versatility. Macan S Diesel and the Macan Turbo. Technical highlights include Porsche Traction Management (PTM), active all-wheel drive, and the Porsche PDK double-clutch transmission, fitted as standard. The body conceals highly efficient six-cylinder engines, which provide powerful propulsion, while achieving favourable fuel consumption figures. As the first Porsche in the compact SUV segment, the Macan has set new standards in terms of dynamic performance, on both paved streets and uneven terrain. This is because the Macan combines the typical handling characteristics that Porsche has represented right from the outset. The sporting DNA of the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is immediately recognisable in the design, with several styling cues reminiscent of the 911 coupe and 918 super sports cars – yet then enhanced for the Macan. It is therefore clear to see from the very first glance that the Porsche Macan is the first compact SUV that is also a sports car. The Macan S is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine that delivers 340 hp (250 kW), accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds, and returns up to 32.5 mpg (NEDC). The 3.6litre V6 bi-turbo engine in the Macan Turbo produces 400 hp (294 kW) and accelerates the vehicle to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of up to 31.7 mpg (NEDC). With a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine and 258 hp (190 kW), the Macan S Diesel is the long-distance sports car. The engine accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds, and returns an average of 46.3 mpg (NEDC). Since its spring launch, the Macan has been available in three versions: the Macan S, the The Macan models are available from Porsche Centre Tonbridge and are priced from £43,300 to £59,300. For more details, call 01732 361222, or email [email protected]. 141 Highlights • The most dynamic vehicle in the compact sports utility vehicle segment • Choice of three high performance engines, including two new twin-turbocharged petrol powertrains • Macan S features a 3.0-litre V6 bi-turbo engine that delivers 340 hp, while the Macan Turbo features a 3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine, delivering 400 hp • Option of turbocharged 258 hp diesel – PDK twin-clutch gearbox in combination with all engines • Active all-wheel drive with Porsche Traction Management standard on all models • Priced from £43,300 to £59,300 Porsche Centre Tonbridge Brook Farm Five Oak Green Road Tonbridge TN11 0QN 01732 590111 [email protected] www.porsche.co.uk/tonbridge