The Sporty New 2014 Porsche Macan Crossover has Been Unveiled

Dec. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Porsche has at last revealed the Macan, an all-new small crossover SUV, at the recent L.A. Auto Show, and it is a beauty. The team at Motor Werks Porsche of Barrington, a premier Chicago area Porsche dealership (http://www.motorwerksporsche.com/porsche-dealers-chicago.htm), is glad that the rumors and speculation are finally over, and that the Macan is everything Porsche lovers could want — and more.

At first glance, the Macan looks like a smaller Cayenne, and in some respects it is. With its sleek and thoroughly dynamic styling, the Macan is more compact than the popular Cayenne SUV. From it’s aggressive front-end design to its extra-large twin tailpipes, this new Porsche crossover has the look of a cheetah ready to pounce — which is appropriate, since it has impressive power to back it up.

The Macan will be offered in two models with two different precision-made, turbocharged engines. Under the hood of the Macan S is a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 340 hp, and can jump from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. It boasts a top track speed of 156 mph.

The Macan Turbo sports Porsche’s brand new 3.6L twin-turbo V6, which delivers a thrilling 400 hp. It can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and it offers a top track speed of 164 mph.

Both models feature a standard all-wheel-drive system and a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission that together provide responsive and agile handling whether on the street, the highway, or off of the beaten path.

With the Sport Chrono package, available with either model, drivers can enhance the overall performance by adding sport-tuned enhancements to the engine, suspension, and transmission.

Inside, it’s all about luxury, with a finely crafted, ergonomic design and premium materials throughout. Drivers also get the added versatility that is expected of a crossover SUV, with a standard cargo capacity of 17.7 cubic feet, which can be increased to 53 cubic feet when the 3-way rear seat is folded down.

The new Macan can be seen as a sports car disguised as a compact luxury SUV, combining all the versatility and off-road capabilities of a sports utility vehicle with the world-class performance that characterizes the legendary lineup of Porsche sports cars.

Drivers throughout the Chicago area can visit Motor Werks Porsche of Barrington (http://www.motorwerksporsche.com/dealership/directions.htm) to get all of the exciting details regarding the upcoming Porsche Macan.