And this will only last for a couple of years before the rest of the Macan range will be electrified.
Inside, updates include the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system that utilises a larger 10.9-inch touchscreen, redesigned air-conditioning vents, Power Steering Plus Park Assist and a Bose sound system. And yes, while the 2009 Cayenne is pretty capable, it felt more suited for cruising on the Autobahn than to throw around the curves of the Stelvio Pass.
Under the hood of the Macan S is a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine, packing 354hp and 480Nm of twisting power.The engine and transmission, aided with the Sport Chrono Package, are able to send the Macan to 100kph from stationary in a little over 5 seconds.This is, of course, helped by the optional Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus , a kit you would want to spec to any Porsche.
The engine, although turbocharged, was eager to rev towards the higher end of its spectrum, delivering a kind of satisfaction to manually operate the PDK gearbox.