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2015 Porsche Macan Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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There are a few things Porsche wants to make clear about the new Macan. First, despite utilizing the same basic architecture, it’s not a gussied-up Audi Q5. Second, while it may offend long-time Porsche-philes, it’s going to help pay for all those special 911s that make their worlds go ‘round. Third, it’s more sports car than SUV.
Sadly, of these three important points, Porsche is having trouble convincing anyone of… any one. That's understandable, given how much of a gussied-up Q5 the Macan actually is, but Porsche’s argument comes in the the form of new Porsche-specific engines, a Porsche-specific transmission and a brake/suspension treatment that’s supposed to be a game-changer. The balance doesn’t add up the way Porsche’s crib sheets would insist, but it’s not a wholly baseless argument. Let’s start with the differences.
While the Macan shares a platform with the Q5—a situation that has the two vehicles utilizing the same floorplan, firewall, suspension architecture, rear brakes and power-steering unit—Porsche will vehemently insist that only 20% of the hardware is carryover. Indeed, the latter three on that list have all been augmented by Porsche for this application, but adjusting and replacing aren’t the same thing.
Case in point—take a look at the rear brakes of the Macan. Rather than 6-piston fixed Brembos, you’ll find a single-piston sliding caliper gripping an iron rotor. Want something more sporting? Get the carbon-ceramic brake upgrade, but unfortunately this means only that the single-piston caliper will be gripping a different rotor, even if it’s yellow now. Why such a departure for Porsche, who hasn’t used a sliding caliper since Reagan reigned? Turns out it's because they wanted to keep the electric parking brake and didn't want to engineer a new opposed-piston system that integrates the EPB, so they just used the system from the Q5. Lazy, Porsche. You're better than that.
What is new are the two twin-turbo, direct-injected, dry-sump V6 engines chosen to power this new compact SUV. The “base” Macan S gets a 90-degree 3.0-liter V6, a different beast than the 60-degree 3.0-liter V6 in the Q5, with its boorish supercharger. Here, forced induction delivers 340 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque, but if that’s not enough sport in your utility vehicle, a 3.6-liter version of that engine will net you 400 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque in the Macan Turbo.
For delivery, Porsche turned to the legendary 7-speed PDK transmission and Porsche Traction Management all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems. Both are stolen directly out of the Carrera 4, and the heavily rear-biased system offers an infinitely variable range of torque distribution split between front and rear axles, making adjustments every 100 milliseconds.
That’d be plenty of performance proof for the aluminum front 5-arm wishbone and rear self-tracking trapezoidal-link suspension setups, but for serious cementing of sport aspiration, Porsche offers its Active Suspension Management system with 3.5 inches of variable height at its 4 air corners, as well as Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus—both firsts for the segment.
We’d love to know what it all adds up to, but all we have are Porsche’s predictably conservative estimates at this point. For the Macan S, the sprint to 60 will take 5.2 seconds, while the Macan Turbo will do the same dance in 4.6 seconds. However, the optional Sport Chrono Package will eat 0.2 seconds off both times, mostly due to launch control. Even without the SPC these are class-leading numbers, and I suspect real-world testing will bear them out or better.
Top speeds are aerodynamically limited, despite a rather slick 0.36 drag coefficient, so don’t expect a chip to satiate your need for speed. The Macan S will top out at 156, while the Turbo will make it to 165.
Forget that those numbers would embarrass a 911 from not so long ago—this is a Porsche, and anything other than a 2-door, rear-engine sports car is Verboten! Forget that Porsche isn’t profitable (enough) under that model, trucks aren’t allowed! Of course, you’d also be forgetting that without models like this (and the best-selling Cayenne/Panamera combo) Porsche would have no money in the coffers for your 918s and the wide world of 911 Spyder 4S Turbo commemorative editions.
The real shame is that Porsche didn’t enter the SUV game with the Macan. Sure, the Cayenne is bigger and more capable off-road, but the numbers don’t lie: Some 90+% of SUV owners never leave the pavement. The Macan claims to be the better-handling of the pair, and it looks sexier, too. Is it a Q5 with some bells and whistles? Maybe. More specifically, it’s the car the Q5 should be. Instead, it’s a Porsche. Can’t see much to complain about there.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2015 Porsche Macan
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by Anonymous
Jan 08, 2024
Missing seat warmer other that it’s a great car great value plenty of features IJan 08, 2024
by Carl A
Mar 10, 2022
This car is a total beast!! Fast, Comfortable beyond belief!! Love It!!Mar 10, 2022
by John B
Mar 24, 2021
Looks is good only downside on all three models are very expensive gearbox PDK S models and Turbo V -6 having engine issue, my choice would be Macan 2 .0 L Turbo almost same platform as Audi Q5 .Mar 24, 2021
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by Anonymous
Jan 08, 2024
Missing seat warmer other that it’s a great car great value plenty of features IJan 08, 2024
by Carl A
Mar 10, 2022
This car is a total beast!! Fast, Comfortable beyond belief!! Love It!!Mar 10, 2022
by John B
Mar 24, 2021
Looks is good only downside on all three models are very expensive gearbox PDK S models and Turbo V -6 having engine issue, my choice would be Macan 2 .0 L Turbo almost same platform as Audi Q5 .Mar 24, 2021
by Chris K
Feb 25, 2021
Fantastic driving car. I have owned 15 other cars including bmw, alfa romeo, mustang, another porsche. This car is great test drive one!!Feb 25, 2021
by ahmad j
Nov 13, 2020
Not do powerful. Drives like audi 2.0 q 5 turboNov 13, 2020
by Sandra W
Sep 06, 2020
Absolutely Class A for an SUV for sure
Im interested thanksSep 06, 2020
by Anonymous
Aug 19, 2020
Awesome reliable ride. Extremely good in the snow.! Aug 19, 2020
by Jay K
Mar 19, 2020
Like it nice car
Lily it nice car............ Mar 19, 2020
by John H
Oct 29, 2015
I love this car as an everyday driver and business client vehicle. I did multiple 1000 mile plus days and never tired of driving this Porsche. It loves to run fast, so be watchful of the speed indicator. Quiet, smooth and solid, a Porsche. Only needs a bit more noise and it will be perfect.Oct 29, 2015
by Fred R
Apr 12, 2015
Pricy ad-ons, small backseat; good looks, Porsche dependability; disfunctional navigation system, better bring your iPhone for google maps. Inexplicable why Porsche uses this unworkable system. It only works for easy to get to locations, but if it's a challenge to find where you're going, better bring an alternative. I'm looking for an aftermarket alternative to install.Apr 12, 2015
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2015 Porsche Macan Pricing
Original MSRP
$49,900 to $72,300Price range
$17,923 to $19,613Average price on CG
$17,947YoY price change
$19,613 to $17,947Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 235 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant · Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 546 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant · Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent