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As part of a recent facelift, the Macan’s entry-level 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine has gained an extra 20bhp thanks to a new turbocharger, bringing the total output up to 261bhp. With a claimed 0-62mph time of just 6.4 seconds, it’s certainly not slow, but the six-cylinder ‘S’ isn’t much more expensive and packs quite a bit more firepower.

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As part of the Macan’s recent facelift, the S model has gained the old GTS’s 375bhp 2.9-litre V6. The GTS had plenty of grunt and made a pleasant noise, so we suspect this will be the model to choose.

The GTS feels properly punchy, with a 0-62mph time of just 4.5 seconds.

As with the standard Macan, the S includes a powered tailgate, cruise control, part-Alcantara seats (with eight-way electric adjustment on the driver’s side), three-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, sat-nav, Apple CarPlay, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, LED headlights, a 10-speaker 150-watt stereo, lane-departure warning, power-folding door mirrors and automatic lights and wipers. It does, however, get larger 20in alloy wheels.

As well as the features you get with the S, the GTS adds black side mouldings, a black grille, black bumper detailing front and rear, black 21in alloy wheels, and a roof spoiler. You also get upgraded LED headlights, a sports exhaust, adaptive dampers (PASM) and sports air suspension that's lowered by 10mm.

You get a fair bit for your money with the Macan, including 19in alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, cruise control, part-Alcantara seats (with eight-way electric adjustment on the driver’s side), three-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, sat-nav, Apple CarPlay, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, LED headlights, a 10-speaker 150-watt stereo, lane departure warning, power-folding door mirrors and automatic lights and wipers.

Porsche is best known as the quintessential sports car maker, but its line-up is increasingly diverse, interesting and successful, from its SUV family to the Panamera hatchback and shooting brake and, in time, a planned family of electric vehicles.

Whatever your choice, What Car?’s testers rate the cars highly; Porsche has an unusually high percentage of five and four-star cars.

Without exception, its sports cars are class leaders or among the class leaders, standing out for combining driving thrills with surprising luxury and comfort. Likewise, its SUVs are among the sharpest handling, as well as offering high levels of practicality and quality. Meanwhile, the Panamera is a true rival to the very best large executive saloons.

Porsche also sees itself as an electric car pioneer and has already enjoyed sales success with its plug-in hybrid range. Its first all-electric sports car is imminent, signalling the firm’s intent to stay relevant for many years to come.

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