The Diesel Macan

In our first video, 'A Tale of Two Macans', we consider the financial benefits of going down to your nearest Porsche Dealer and trying to procure either a new or nearly new old version of the Porsche Macan. There is little difference dynamically between the previous model and the new model that is starting to appear in the showrooms. However there is a big difference between the outgoing going diesel model and the new model in that there is not going to be a new diesel variant. So if you want one this maybe your last chance to pick up a diesel Macan.

When it comes to driving quickly, the Porsche Macan Diesel is superior to it's rivals. I recommend having the air suspension which simply glides over the bumps, or can be stiffened as required to take corners with ease. Masses of torque make this car quick in the real world and it costs just a few hundred pounds more than the equivalent BMW X3 30d M Sport which as you know we have. And the Macan is the more sporty performer of the two!

The Porsche Macan Diesel is/ was available with one engine, the 3.0-litre V6 kicking out 254bhp, a very similar output to the petrol one, and it will average mid 40's mpg if driven with restraint. 35mpg more typical in mixed driving. At least 10mpg better than the Petrol model.
Starting price is around the £45K mark and overall the diesel accounted for 60% of Macan sales. The Macan is also a consummate cruiser, but in every day driving it is the torque you notice, 560lb ft of torque, being available between 1,500rpm and 2,500rpm.

This car corners almost like a sports car, a turn of the electromechanical steering and the Macan's nose tucks in with only a touch of body-roll, with good balance, allowing you to get back on the power and let the four-wheel drive system help to hold you on your chosen line, you are though aware of the additional body weight.

However and it is a BIG however it is not as much fun to drive in a spirited fashion as the Petrol Variant. In the 'Macan' you are not aware of any body roll and the front end tucks in better and holds it's line round the corners better than in the diesel. These are small margins here but noticeable nevertheless. Certainly you have to use the gears in the Petrol because there is nothing like as much torque as in the diesel but do so and the Petrol Version will perform even better than the Diesel.

At SS8000Cars we recommend the Petrol One. A magnificent car and by far the best sporting SUV manufactured to-date imo!!

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