Porsche is kicking out more than 1000 units of the Macan to the US market every month. Not bad for a car company specialized in performance cars production. Porsche did lose the unique appeal it once had due to a sheer number of cars produced, but it still is a sort of a special brand in the industry. The Macan is not exactly the car Porsche fans craved after, but all others apparently did and Porsche delivered. The Cayenne passed the SUV genes down the line giving the Macan a proper look, and the personality associated with high-end Porsches. Now, the fun part starts. The Macan is about to receive a bunch of different versions in the next five years. Every Porsche does, so why leave the Macan out! After the Macan S and the Macan Turbo, the US car market recently became richer for the Macan GTS. We all know that the GTS is basically an upgrade over the S in the Porsche world.
Every car (except the 918 Spyder of course) is available with the GTS package. In short - it is like having a classic Porsche S car but with all dials turned up a few notches. Closing the gap between the Macan S and the Macan Turbo, the GTS received a few interesting touches. First up, the Porsche cranked up the power. 340 hp from the S became 360 hp, with the 339 lb-ft of torque going all the way up to 369 lb-ft of torque. Quite an impressive jump for the torque. Although, we are quite sure that this torque is available in short bursts when the pedal is pressed all the way down. Not that we have anything against it. As for some other elements, the Porsche Macan GTS took a whole lot from the Turbo. The seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission combined with the Traction Management system (PTM) is only a slightly recalibrated feature from the Turbo. The S has it too, but here it is a tad more ferocious as it is in the Turbo. Basically, the front wheels will definitely be more at work as the system is calibrated to send the power to it more often than usual. Coupling this with the increased power and optional Sport Chrono package gets us to a car capable of cracking 60 mph in 4,8 seconds. Fine for a compact SUV. Now, increasing the price from 52 grand to 67 grand is a bit daft from Porsche, but they give something in return. Not only did the engine get a power boost and suspension upgrade, but the cosmetics were changed, too. What you will not forget is the PCM (Porsche Communication Management system) with the Sound Package Plus (eight speakers, a USB and aux-in interface, SiriusXM and HD radio, and Bluetooth capability).
In fact, the 3.8 liter flat-six is even beefier than before with an extra 40 horsepower. But the very phrase 鈥渘atural-fibre鈥?has a nice, environmental tone about it. And that鈥檚 enough for most people. The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport comes in two 鈥淭rackday鈥?and 鈥淐ompetition鈥?variants. The former is for the more novice gentleman driver, whereas the latter is aimed at the more experienced drivers. That is why the Trackday costs 134,000 EUR, and the Competition 157,000 EUR. They share a 425 horsepower flat-six engine, Porsche dual-clutch gearbox with six gears and mechanical rear axle differential lock. What 鈥淐lubsport鈥?models represent is the true essence of Porsche. If you are a real Porsche aficionado you should steer clear of the road-going sports model. Just get a Cayenne or a Panamera for daily driving, and a Cayman GT4 or a track version of the 911 for driving fun. A regular Cayman is like a fine cigarette, whereas this Clubsport model is a full Churchill-sized Cuban cigar paired with a double espresso!
A facelifted version of the BMW X1 has been revealed. Changes to the brand鈥檚 entry-level SUV include tweaked looks, fresh technology, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time. The company claims the design has been 鈥榖uffed and polished鈥?for 2019; there鈥檚 a larger kidney grille, new bumper, and redesigned LED lights. In addition, BMW has added two-tone LED puddle lights for the door mirrors, which project an 鈥橷1鈥?image to the ground below. Three new exterior colours and four new wheel designs complete the exterior updates. Inside there鈥檚 some new trim, as well as BMW鈥檚 latest ConnectedDrive technology. There are three new upholstery options, taking the total number of colour and material combinations to 13. Flagship M Sport models get 鈥楳icro Hexagon鈥?fabric with special M piping. UK specs haven鈥檛 been confirmed, but entry-level cars are expected to feature a 8.8-inch infotainment screen as standard, with a 10.25-inch Touch Control Display offered as an option. BMW鈥檚 ConnectedDrive services add 鈥榗onvenience-enhancing鈥?functions including Real Time Traffic Information and a Concierge Service that allows you to book and pay for things on the move. Apple CarPlay and a full-colour Head-up Display should both feature on a lengthy list of extras. The entry-level X1 sDrive 18i SE costs 拢28,795, with the M Sport model commanding a premium of 拢3,550. You鈥檒l need to step up to the 20i model for xDrive all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox (from 拢33,475), while diesels cost from 拢30,545 (sDrive18d SE). The range tops out at 拢38,145 for an xDrive20d M Sport. All models apart from the PHEV are available to order now; the plug-in goes on sale in March, priced from around 拢35,000. Do you like the look of the facelifted BMW X1?
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