Porsche Macan 2022, strengths and some weaknesses for a possible purchase

Since its arrival eight years ago, the Porsche Macan has proven to be a sales success. It has become one of the main pillars of the company’s product offering, and the entry level SUV. If you are interested in buying a Porsche Macan 2022, in this article we will show you what its strengths are and some weaknesses that you should take into account.

Located just below the Porsche Cayenne, another commercial success of the Stuttgart firm, the Macan 2022 is still the first generation of the model, although its successor is already on the way. Due to its main characteristics, its approach and the fact that it is a Porsche, the Macan has become a real attraction for potential customers looking for something different and exclusive.

a big suv

Starting with its main strengths, the 2022 Porsche Macan is presented as a large SUV, measuring 4,725mm in length, 1,920mm in width and 1,620mm in height, all on a platform that offers up to 2,805mm of wheelbase.

Although it is a large SUV that competes with models such as the BMW X3, the Audi Q5 or the Mercedes GLC, the truth is that it does not reach the measurements of other large SUVs such as the Porsche Cayenne or the BMW X5. And that is really positive, since you have a car that is more practical, more versatile and more manageable in the city, in traffic and for parking.

good trunk

The Macan also has among its strengths offering a trunk with good capacity. Generally, SUV buyers demand large trunks with good cargo volume, and the 2022 Macan offers you this virtue. It offers almost 460 liters of volumetric capacity and the rear seats can be folded down to increase this cargo space up to 1,500 litres.

On the other hand, the 2022 Porsche Macan is still a family car with a five-passenger interior. It is true that it does not offer a seven-seater version as other models in this segment do, such as the Skoda Kodiaq, but it has other qualities in its favor that an SUV with seven seats cannot offer.

High performance engines

The 2022 Porsche Macan is available with three different engines. The version of access to the range is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder in-line supercharged that develops 265 CV of power and 400 Nm of torque. The second option is the Macan S, with a 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 and 380 hp with 520 Nm of torque.

Finally, the third version is the Macan GTS, which raises the power of the 2.9-liter V6 turbo engine to 440 hp and torque reaches 550 Nm. All mechanics are linked to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission, as well as a four-wheel drive system.

exclusivity and sportsmanship

The fourth and last strong point of the Porsche Macan 2022 is related to exclusivity and sportiness. For one thing, the Macan features Porsche DNA, making it a sports car packed into a full-size SUV. In fact, the Macan GTS needs just 4.3 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h and reaches a top speed of 272 km/h.

On the other hand, the Macan 2022 offers you the exclusivity that other models, even in a premium segment, cannot achieve. You have at your disposal all kinds of customization options, finishes, optional equipment and materials (including carbon fiber) so you can create the car of your dreams without giving up anything.

Weak point

Price

However, the Porsche Macan 2022 also has weak points and the main one is the price. All this repertoire of equipment, engines, sports features and high-end finishes have a cost, and in the case of the Macan it will not be exactly cheap.

These are the prices of the Porsche Macan 2022 range:

And to these access fees you will have to add all that extra equipment and personalized elements that the perfect Macan must have for you. Compared to its rivals, the 2022 Macan is €20,000 more expensive than the Audi Q5, €21,000 more expensive than the BMW X3 and €16,000 more expensive than the new Mercedes GLC.