Macan arrives with a roar

MANILA, Philippines–PGA Cars Inc., the authorized Porsche importer in the Philippines, launched the new Macan last July 2 at the PGA Cars Showroom in Greenhills.

With its name derived from the Indonesian word for tiger, the new Macan was certainly unleashed with a big roar in a modern, intensified presentation specially arranged for exclusive clients, guests and the media.

“The Macan is the super-sports car in its segment. It combines the driving qualities of a Porsche sports car with all the advantages of a compact SUV’s daily usability. This unique combination opens a new opportunity for new groups of customers to enter the exclusive world of Porsche,” said Roberto Coyiuto III, managing director of PGA Cars Inc.

First to break

The Macan is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment and is poised to set new standards in the field of driving dynamics and enjoyment—on both paved streets and uneven terrain. The Macan combines the typical handling characteristics that Porsche has represented right from the outset: maximum acceleration and braking values, vast engine power, extreme agility and optimum steering precision. Furthermore, all of these features are teamed with a high level of comfort and everyday suitability.

The sporty DNA of the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is immediately recognizable in the design. The vehicle is unrivalled in its flat and broad profile on the road. The wraparound bonnet and gently sloping roof line accentuate the overall impression of sporty elegance and powerful dynamics. Many of the design elements have been taken from other Porsche sports cars and enhanced for the Macan, making it clear from the very first glance that the Porsche Macan heralds the first sports car in the compact SUV segment.

The Macan S is equipped with a 3-liter V6 biturbo engine delivering 340 horsepower and also features an active all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled, map-controlled multiplate clutch. This all-wheel drive is fitted on all Macan models. A seven-speed double-clutch transmission transfers power as required and almost without any interruption in tractive force, enabling the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.4 seconds. The vehicle reaches a top speed of 254 kph, and its fuel consumption figures are between 9 and 8.7 liters/100 kilometers.

As the top item in the Macan model line, the Macan Turbo is set to be the most powerful vehicle in the compact SUV segment. The 3.6-liter V6 biturbo engine, which is being used in a Porsche model for the very first time, achieves an unrivalled 400 HP and catapults the vehicle from 0 to 100 kph in 4.8 seconds. Although the top speed is 266 kph, the Macan Turbo delivers fuel consumption figures of between just 9.2 and 8.9 liters/100 km.

All-wheel drives

The Macan lives up to its name: powerful and ready to pounce any time, yet light-footed and tenacious on offroad terrain. The latest stage of the evolution of the all-wheel drive—known as Porsche Traction Management (PTM)—has produced one of the world’s most powerful drive systems. With the Macan, Porsche now offers sporty all-wheel-drive vehicles across an unprecedented range.

A glance at the performance specifications reveals that the Macan has been designed with agility in mind. Further unmistakable hallmarks of the vehicle include its proportions, design and the mixed tires on large wheels. The engines, drive systems and seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) bring the vehicle’s characteristics to bear in dynamic and efficient fashion both on and off the road, making for a true Porsche driving experience. The driver and passenger seats feature the low position typical of sports cars.

The range of equipment on the Macan is extensive and includes the all-wheel drive, PDK, multifunction sport steering wheel with shift paddles, large wheels, high-performance audio system and an electrically operated tailgate.

For more information, contact Porsche Center Philippines at 7270381 to 85 or visit its showroom located at 201 Edsa, Mandaluyong City.