Nowadays, we have to admit that many luxury cars are not as affordable as many people think. The Porsche Macan is one good example. That makes you see that the cars in the brand that in the past only had people looking at them, today, they are affordable and can be owned only if you are successful in your career or maybe lucky to win the lottery. One 1st prize is enough.
The Porsche Macan story derives from the success of the Porsche Cayenne through generations. after the porsche German automobile camp stay safe with presentation High-performance multi-purpose vehicle, ready to go, and later break the line to make a high-performance sedan Participated in sports cars from the beginning that there were only 911, Cayman and Boxster, making today Porsche has many cars to meet the needs of customers.
But the company also discovered that Customers who want to join the brand Some people still feel Their cars can be a bit out of reach, especially the Cayenne. Some people only need a car to drive in the city. And sometimes out of the country, the Cayenne became too big a car. Plus, the price jumped even more from the development from generation to generation.
The demands of some important markets, such as China, saw Porsche see ways to launch vehicles that catered to new markets. at an affordable price Focusing on customers who buy a car and drive it themselves. and can be used every day
The Porsche Macan is an Indonesian word meaning “tiger.” It was first released in 2014 and has been going on sale since 2014 until a new model was introduced in 2021, Porsche claims. said that more than 600,000 of these cars have been delivered to customers in the past 7 years. The popular market for this model is China, which is an important market. Including in the Asian market, and that includes Thailand.
Specifically, this is the Porsche that you can easily drive. With a starting price of only 4.79 million baht, you can own it immediately.
exterior miniaturized 911
With Porsche’s intention to create this car Become a magnet to see people entering the brand. The German camp has set up a way. similar to other cars of various brands in presenting design lines that appear to be the top Come to abbreviate the part to call the customer.
The Porsche way is heavy on the new model that has just opened in 2021 with the presentation. The design lines of the car combine the characteristics of the 911 with the characteristics of the 918 Spyder, making this a fully sporty utility vehicle.
The new headlights have been changed to LED headlights according to the era and still do not leave the identity of the day time running light 4 Tuds in the style of the popular Porsche in the era, while the car still focuses on the exterior design that It comes with a large air intake in the front.
side part Added a set of black plastic parts. body paint protection The lower and rear door sills also featured large twin exhaust pipes and a large new diffuser. that looks more perfect than the original version It also combines perfection Through the design of the rear of the car, the sloping tail shape and the large rear diffuser and the Cross Tailight taillights make it more distinctive.
All car lines It is recommended to come with large alloy wheels. The initial model has given the 19-inch rims to the wheel since leaving the factory.
But this car that we brought for review from Porche Thailand, is equipped with a special decoration package, Premium Plus Package, only adds an additional 4 hundred thousand baht, so it gets 20-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic roof.
The specialty of the car we drive Today there is another thing because this is a special color that just came out to be reserved in 2021 with Papaya Metallic color. Is this really the name of the color or .. yes, Porsche actually named the color like this
In addition, there is also another new color, Gentian Blue Metallic, coming out to meet the needs of Thai customers who want and look for this model. Anyone who buys the GTS model has a new Pythone Green color added.
The interior has been renovated, more luxurious than ever.
Inside the cabin, Porsche managed to adjust the Porsche Macan to make it more comfortable to use. by the main point It is in the internal adjustments that come to all Touch systems on the center console according to Big Brother, as well as the gear lever. which has been adjusted to be shorter Add a sporty feel to use.
as well as update entertainment system and connection at the center console To be ready for use with a 10.9-inch screen, providing clarity, slippery in use in the design of the car body Also presents a new steering wheel, called the GT steering wheel, which was lifted from the Porsche 911, giving the car a more responsive style.
Another important point of this car. It’s about adjusting the interior design work. Introduced in the form Comes as a package to be more consistent with the use and style that is unique.
For example, our test car. On the outside is Papaya Metallic, inside you can choose the Papaya Premium Package, which will decorate the car to add more usability like orange stitching, including the color of the orange seat belts that give a very individual feeling. up if you are ready to pay 323,000 baht
improvements inside the cabin Can do more than meets the eye By giving details decorated with aluminum parts such as the Brush Aluminum Interior Package, originally a decorative item in the GTS model, just add an additional 46,000 baht.
entertainment section also respond Audio system Bose Surround system made out to be heard. enough for use
This is not all. Passenger comfort from the comfort Seat can be adjusted in 14 directions and can record 2 sitting positions on the driver’s side and 3 positions on the passenger side. in many applications
performance and test drive
Today we drive a normal Porsche Macan under the body of this tiger. Uses a 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder engine, turbocharged, producing a maximum output of 265 PS at 5,000-6,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, continuous plane from 1,800-4,500 rpm, transmitted to the Porsche PDK automatic transmission. 7 speed
Porsche claims that it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds on the 19-inch wheels that are inherently installed in this car.
Having said that, the 2.0-liter turbo engine with 265 horsepower doesn’t sound right on the power numbers. with the Porsche That might be something that many people can feel. Since we talk about this car because of this power You can find it in normal sports cars. from Japan But if asked if there is any camp that makes a multi-purpose vehicle of this size to sell at this time In the same class as the Porsche Macan, the closest brand is probably the Mercedes AMG GLC 43 only at this time that we can think of.
But the original Macan turned out to be interesting. And not so little power that it’s beautiful when driving, it feels like a motorhome. And still have enough savings
In fact, I must say that the driving power of this car is more than enough for general driving. but today The test car we brought was 20-inch wheels that had also been increased in size, so huge that, like the Macan S, it had 265/45R20 front tires and 295/40/R20 rear tires.
Makes the time to get out to feel sticky. not provocative as it should be In a sense, that’s how it is. But when looking at the speedometer, it was found that it was quite fast until 0-100 km/h increased to about 7.6-7.7 seconds from the point of view, which of course if you use the same wheels. Size 19 inches should be able to do the time as claimed.
Symptoms of this engine It feels like a big engine, not like a turbo engine. It never gives you the feeling of being stuck in the seat, getting off to a rousing start, but rather a feeling of comfort and fun to drive. Every mid-speed area may be disappointed if you think it will be an exciting powerhouse.
As for the Porsche PDK 7-speed transmission, it responds quite well to use. In normal mode, it drives quite smoothly, focusing on sitting comfortably.
If you want to have some fun, I recommend turning the mode ring on the steering wheel. The system will adjust the response of the gears in Sport and Sport Plus modes, giving different moods. help add more excitement The car looks energetic, accelerates more quickly, even though only 265 horses are ready to have fun. The gear ability is quite smart, knows how to drag, knows how to reduce, knows how to help the driver, but the slope depends on the response in each mode of use.
And you can also manage by yourself via Paddle Shift on the steering wheel if the gear set is not exciting enough.
confident suspension
with this car Comes with a special decoration in the Porsche Premium Package also integrates the Adaptive Air Suspension suspension system to meet the needs. This suspension can be adjusted high-low. and not only Can also adjust the stiffness and stickiness of the suspension at 3 levels, can change as needed in each driving mode or will choose to adjust separately At the center console, it can be done as needed.
At the normal level, maybe by adjusting the decoration to 20-inch wheels, the harshness of the road Therefore still able to touch quite a lot compared to other cars in the same size wheels And for those who are looking for comfort in the passenger may feel that it is not very comfortable. Going out feeling more harsh
when you want More driving performance will find that the suspension level 1 responds well. during the speed Not too harsh and comfortable and also makes the steering wheel sharper.
But if you want to ride more seriously The lower level 2 will be the answer for the real fighter. Suspension with features like a real sports car. Keep every detail Until the road may not be the lower part that It’s comfortable to ride, on the other hand, if you sit behind the steering wheel. will love it when doing speed
brake system
With 265 horsepower, not much more than a sports car, Porsche installed four-pot mod-block brakes at the front. Provides 350 mm. brake discs and 330 mm. in terms of use. considered sufficient
To say that, in fact, when driving at really high speeds brake response There is also a thrilling rhythm. stay a little The more when you speed over 180 km/h and find that there is a car in front of you a few tens of meters away from you. This is due in part to the car’s weight of around 1,845 kg when combined with the passenger and driving weight. It has a capacity of about 2 tons.
In fact, we feel that the key point is that only the big front brakes were put in, making the early deceleration from the rear brake performance not as good as it should have been. I’m not sure it’s a Porsche.
The more we talk about just the Macan in the normal version, in the S version that uses a 6-cylinder engine, the response of the car. It seems to be more exciting to drive with a 2.9 liter twin turbo V6 engine with a maximum output of 380 PS.
The brake system may be upgraded to a 360 mm disc on the front side, the brake pump increases to 6 pots, but the rear brake is the same. That may cause when using speed, does not feel as good as the confident rear brake. more Does the guard use speed?
Porsche Macan Summary
After living for a day with a personal Porsche Macan, I would like to say that this is a Porsche at a very good value for money. with sufficient performance for general use only
The cars we tested stand out with a specially decorated body. from outside to inside Helps to make the car look like a top-of-the-line charm. For people who don’t need power, it’s not a problem to buy a car in the name of Porsche.
But to be honest, after driving a Porsche Macan, I would recommend anyone who is interested in buying it at all to get a V6 engine instead. Even if it can be surrounded in sport and sport plus mode
If with the weight of the car Wheel and tire size When compared with the 265 horsepower supplied power, it seems a little less with the dignity of being Porsche brand cars, and if you look at the S, you might think a little more. Cayen, why would you waste money buying a younger model? It’s probably a question to ask as well.
This little shirt In other words, it’s good in its own way. It is a car for executives, travelers, self-driving cars that focus on performance every time they step on the road. Porscheness also gives awe at every time that you go through in every way
The Porsche Macan is probably a car that many people overlook when buying a Porsche. If the answer to its various Focusing on driving as a sporty, exciting crossover, it’s hard to find a comparable pair because the prices are similar, at least. You’ve touched another brand called Porsche.
Story and test drive by Natphiphat Worachotikosol
The Porsche Macan test car featured in this article has been specially modified. Please contact the official dealer for details.