Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Comparison - Porsche Macan S 2019 - Vs - Audi SQ5 Prestige Quattro 2019




The 2019 Porsche Macan comes with all wheel drive. The Macan is updated for 2019 and features refreshed exterior styling that includes updated front and rear bumpers, new taillamps that span the width of the liftgate, and new wheel designs. 1 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Porsche Macan has a score of 9.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources. The first big revamp of Porsche's Macan range has arrived. Is it 'almost new-generation' as its maker claims or closer to the facelift it appears to be? Let's find out in the newish V6-powered S version. The Audi SQ5 is redesigned for 2018. Highlights include a new body structure, updated styling, a more powerful V6 engine, and new tech and driver-assistance features.The 2018 Audi SQ5 comes in either Premium Plus or Prestige trims. This means every SQ5 comes very well-equipped. But there are still plenty of upgrades to be had in terms of luxury, technology and performance.





The reason is that, folks involved at the time, really wanted to be elsewhere. They saw their future in the lucrative SUV world, not the costly racing world and so Porsche pulled the plug quickly only to get back into the deep end of the pool, this time, though, with the the Porsche/VW Cayenne. A full production run of 1,500 had been planned but due to problems with airbag rules 鈥?or so Porsche claims 鈥?only the 1,300 were made and of that about half were sold in the US. 205. Real-world tests better the 4-second 0 to 60 run by better than .5 seconds and which managed a 0 to 100 run in just under 7 seconds. In looks, the Carrera GT sported dual side intake scoops and large front-end ducts for huge cooling for the V-10. The Carrera GT, whose engine was a double overhead cam V-10 with four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing for optimum scavenging. The exhaust valves were sodium-cooled.





It also sported an experimental carbon Silicon carbine ceramic brake system. These systems can be guaranteed never to fade. Like other Porsches based on this body style, the rear wheels were larger than the fronts (20/19) and it could handle. The interior was also nice. When it comes to kit cars, there are generally several routes taken by the major kit providers. Of course, there鈥檚 the good old Toyota MR2 frame that鈥檚 heavily (it would have to be heavily modified to even begin to look like the Carrera GT) and then there鈥檚 the Pontiac Fiero, which, while would also need extensive modification. 20,000 for the work. Plus, there鈥檚 the matter of the engine and tranny mods that will have to be made. Of course, you can try to shoehorn in an 8 and five-speed or six-speed and then set up the rear and front end so that they match the original. Make sure that the work is done by the pro鈥檚, unless you think you have the skill to do it yourself. If there's one things about Chuck Beck's replicas, it is that most of the time they are actually, if not as good, better than the originals. If you are one of the lucky 100 or fewer who own an original Porsche 904, there are only four words you need to hear: Hang On To It.





A bit of British nobility floods the senses when piloting the 2014Jaguar XJ. Jaguar would have no concern if it were the only game in town, but that's far from the truth. The premium full-size luxury segment, which includes vehicles hovering just under or at the six-figure mark, is a contentious grouping that includes the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Porsche Panamera. Each of those brings its own game to the battle, and none are easy to dismiss. To better understand the British perspective and evaluate its latest offering on a land without royalty, I recently spent a week with a long-wheelbase, all-wheel-drive Jaguar XJ in Southern California. The secret is aluminum. The result is a very rigid platform that is strong, corrosion-resistant and extremely lightweight. At first glance, this sedan appears to be everything but the enthusiast's choice. It is the automaker's largest platform, fitted with one of its least powerful engines mated to an all-wheel drive powertrain.

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