When the first model revealed in 2015, it attracted many new fans, together with the Cayenne before that. Official information says that they sold even 97,000 units during 2017. Now is time to continue with the continuously grow by improving the old model and changing only important details. We saw the new model on test driving, where the manufacturer drove it completely uncovered, meaning that it will be revealed very soon. When new 2019 Porsche Macan was driven on test driving, things were pretty much clear, they changed only details, while the overall look and appearance remained the same. That is good news since Macan is known to great design and look. They obviously changed grille, which is gridded and soft now, with also redesigned lights and bumper. The curved hood with bumps over the lights provides the sporty look of the car. The rear end is rounded and soft, with also redesigned lights.
We were not able to see the cabin in 2019 Porsche Macan on spy photos and test driving, so we are not sure how it should look like. There are high chances that the manufacturer will upgrade its infotainment system and add some new controls, but that is not confirmed yet. We are sure that the manufacturer is planning to change the design and look of the cabin to be even more luxury and attractive since models from this factory are known to elegance and luxury. The engine in 2019 Porsche Macan is still not described, but we expect changes in that field. The previous model had V6 models, which were 2.0-liter or 3.0-liter depending on the class and trim, but this time the manufacturer is considering offering a hybrid version. In that case, it should have one of plug-in hybrid version integrated with the electric engine. There are low chances that Volkswagen Group will offer a diesel engine, at least they will not make it for US model. 50,000 for the base model, so we expect that it should be the same with this model, with possible changes. Competitors are obviously every compact luxury SUV, like 2019 Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC Class, and of course, Porsche Cayenne.
Cars fitted with this engine also get sharper steering and revised suspension for the updated Micra, which Nissan claims takes the N-Sport into 鈥榳arm hatch鈥?territory. Take that with a pinch of salt, however. Rivals like the Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta have been pushing out this kind of power for years, while many offer proper hot hatchbacks with almost twice that figure. The smoking gun is that you don鈥檛 have to opt for the N-Sport model to get this higher-power unit; it鈥檚 available in the cheaper Acenta or technology-laden range-topping Tekna models, too. This engine is a real improvement on what was offered up before, both in 99bhp and 115bhp states of tune. The extra power means that the Micra finally has the grunt to take on TSI-engined versions of the Polo, Skoda Fabia and SEAT Ibiza, plus the benchmark EcoBoost set-up found in the Fiesta. The Micra鈥檚 flagship engine serves up a maximum 200Nm torque on overboost.
That means it鈥檚 good for 0-62mph in 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 121mph, which coincidentally are the exact same numbers quoted by the 123bhp Fiesta. In truth, the Nissan doesn鈥檛 deliver these figures in the same sharp manner as the Ford. The Micra could be more responsive, a bit less wheezy as you push on, and the new six-speed manual gearbox could feel a bit tighter. But it鈥檚 an engine that puts the revised supermini very much on the same page as the strongly favoured Fiesta. The 10mm lower and stiffer suspension and steering upgrades included on the 115bhp car are another tick in the box. The Micra can鈥檛 quite match the Fiesta for fun, and the Polo is more cosseting around town. But in this spec, the Micra finds a safe spot somewhere in between. The steering remains a little slack, but underneath there鈥檚 definitely an extra shade of composure on twistier roads. It鈥檚 impressively refined at motorway cruising speeds, too. Fuel economy is quoted at 47.9mpg under WLTP rules, and while we鈥檙e still waiting for rivals to be updated to the new, more stringent standard, we suspect that to be a competitive figure.
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