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Porsche Macan S 5dr PDK Review

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The Macan S model has a 375bhp 2.9-litre V6 engine, and is well worth considering is rapid acceleration and a tuneful engine note are high on your shortlist. 

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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Like 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, and a 10-speaker 150-watt stereo. It does, however, get 20in alloy wheels rather than 19s.

S 5dr PDK

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Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting

Front windscreen wipers with two speeds, intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Vehicle stability system, Porsche stability management (PSM) including ABS, ASR, ABD, MSR and trailer stability management

Electric front and rear windows with remote closing function + anti trap + one touch

PTM(Porsche Traction Management) and All-wheel drive with map-controlled multi-plate clutch

Electrically folding and heated exterior mirrors

Front comfort seats with 8 way electric adjustment on drivers side and manual 6way adjustment on passengers side

Front and rear park assist with reversing camera

Adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Electric controlled active damping system with three manually selectable modes Comfort,sport and sport+

Lower exterior trim package in black - Macan

Interior decorative trim pack - Leather - Macan

Anthracite chestnut interior pack - Macan

14 way electric front comfort seats with memory package - Macan

18 way electric adaptive sports seats with memory package - Macan

Sport chrono package including mode switch - Macan

Painted exterior package with Sport design side skirts - Macan

Exterior trim package painted in exterior colour with gloss black - Macan

Interior pack painted in exterior colour - Macan

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Above all, sports SUVs have to be fun – and the Porsche Macan absolutely delivers. It can turn from comfortable cruiser to backroad bruiser at the flick of a switch, especially when equipped with air suspension. Interior quality impresses too, although there are more spacious alternatives and safety provisions are rather disappointing. The GTS is the one we’d dream of buying, but the Macan T is a great all-rounder.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Strong performance</li> <li>Precise, feelsome steering</li> <li>Agile, entertaining handling</li> <li>Reasonable ride comfort</li> <li>Smart and practical interior</li></ul>

Needing a&nbsp;practical load-lugger doesn't mean you need to scrimp on power and sporting prowess. In fact, most sporty manufacturers now have dedicated sports SUVs in their line-up with 0-62mph times to rival cars half their size.

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