I鈥檓 not that impressed with the 2018 Porsche Macan S. Yes, it鈥檚 a Porsche and yes it鈥檚 fast, but what else do you get for your money? That鈥檚 the real question? 55,400 just to get it out the door. In typical Porsche fashion, just like they did with the 2018 Porsche Panamera, the Macan has literally a laundry list of ala carte options. On one hand, that鈥檚 totally cool, but on the other hand what it really means is you鈥檙e getting shit for standard equipment and options. And honestly, that鈥檚 par for the course with German car makers, especially Porsche. In this review of the 2018 Porsche Macan S, let鈥檚 do more than talk about how it goes around the track. 69,550. What all did I get? Not that much. Let鈥檚 find out. For 2018, the Macan only sees minor improvements, including new interior and exterior color choices, enhanced infotainment capacities, and a new Sport Edition model.
5000 more if individually equipped. These include special 20-inch wheels, sport exhaust, air suspension, navigation, and Porsche Connect Plus, along with the Sport Chrono and Premium packages. The rub is you have to get some packages, else your 2018 Porsche Macan S won鈥檛 have any options on it. It鈥檚 always a red flag for me when you have to pay to get Apply CarPlay, especially at this price-point. At first glance it may appear like you鈥檙e getting a lot of standard tech-features with the 2018 Porsche Macan S, but not really. It鈥檚 all pretty basic stuff, meaning we expect to see these things on new cars. But on a Porsche, I expect to see a lot more. Although they don鈥檛 compete against each other, I鈥檇 rather have the 2019 Dodge Durango SRT or 2018 BMW X3 M40i. You鈥檙e getting a lot more value for your money. The 2018 Macan features Porsche鈥檚 most current technology interface, but it is not the most user-friendly in the marketplace. Porsche has its own Android/iOS compatible program to help track and control a number of the Macan鈥檚 systems like security and navigation, though accessing it requires a monthly fee.
The 2018 Porsche Macan is a five-seat compact luxury SUV available in five trim levels that correspond to different engines: base, S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo with Performance Package. All come standard with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission in addition to a respectable quantity of standard features. Porsche adds a couple more standard items as you move up in the scope, but you will likely need to pay a visit to the options list to have a Macan equipped how you really want. Electronic features include the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 7-inch touchscreen interface, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and a 10-speaker audio system with satellite and HD radios, two USB ports and a CD player. The Macan S gains a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (340 hp, 339 lb-ft), 19-inch wheels, stronger brakes, different exterior trim types, and dual twin-pipe exhaust vents. Last but certainly not least, Porsche offers a Macan Turbo with Performance Package (440 hp, 442 lb-ft) trim that provides a few engine tweaks for more power and an adaptive air suspension which has a lower ride height. Yes, the performance package sounds good. In fact, almost all of it sounds good. That鈥檚 not the problem.
The problem is to actually get a Macan that I would want, it would be close to 6-figures, you think? Let鈥檚 find out. Watch the video clip above. The majority of the goodies on Turbo are offered on the other trims as part of their Macan鈥檚 extensive options list. Although virtually all those options are available as standalone things, there are two notable packages that could make ordering or picking out a Macan a bit simpler. The Premium package adds the adaptive headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, heated front, and rear seats and the 14-speaker Bose system. The Premium Package Plus adds these things along with a panoramic sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, and 14-way power front seats with memory and ventilation functions. Inside, you can find rear side sunshades, extended leather interior trim, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, Porsche Connect smartphone programs, and a 16-speaker Burmester audio system. The NHTSA and IIHS have not crash-tested the 2018 Porsche Macan. Lane change assist could be had as a standalone option or bundled with lane keep assistance.
Adaptive cruise control comes bundled together with Porsche Active Safe system, which unites forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. EPA fuel economy ratings are 20/25 mpg city/highway for the entry-level Macan and 17/23 mpg for all models equipped with the 3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6. There are 17.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and it could be expanded to 53 cubic feet together down. All variants of this Macan can tow up to 4,409 lbs of payload when properly equipped. Is the Porsche Macan S a Good SUV? The 2018 Porsche Macan S is a fantastic luxury compact SUV, highlighted by outstanding acceleration and sensational street manners. Its standard all-wheel drive is a rarity in this class. Inside, the Macan has high-end materials and comfy, supportive front seats. Additionally, it has an infotainment system and standard and accessible tech features. However, the Macan鈥檚 cargo capacity is lower than many class rivals鈥? Additionally, it has low fuel economy estimates and a higher price tag than most classmates, which is what I don鈥檛 like. Should I Buy a Porsche Macan S? The Porsche Macan is accompanied by an above-average starting price for the course.
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