Porsche Macan

Porsche has introduced the Macan T trim in markets abroad. 'T' stands for 'Touring' and is the first Porsche SUV to get such a trim which was exclusve to the 718 and 911. Slotting in between the base and S trims, it retains the base model's 265PS 2-litre turbocharged motor, but gets driver-focused enhancements such as a 15mm lower ride height, retuned chassis, and more rigid anti-rolls bars.

Styling changes include a unique Agate Grey shade, grey inserts, and the Macan S’ 20-inch wheels. The cabin features sports seats, a sporty steering wheel and a Sport Chrono stopwatch on the dashboard. Expect it to arrive in India sometime later this year.

The Porsche Macan is currently priced from Rs 83.21 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It competes with the Jaguar F-Pace and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe.

Porsche Macan Key Highlights

Engine: Porsche offers the Macan with three engine options: 265PS/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (Macan), 380PS/520Nm 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol (Macan S), and 440PS/550Nm 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine (GTS). All units come paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and an all-wheel drivetrain. In terms of performance, the standard model does the 0-100kmph run within 6.2 seconds, the Macan S does the job in 4.6 seconds, and the GTS hits the mark in 4.3 seconds.

Rivals: The Porsche Macan takes on the likes of the Jaguar F-Pace and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe.

Variants: The Porsche Macan is available in three broad trims: Macan, Macan S, and GTS.