Anyone ordering a Macan?
10-10-2013, 09:33 AM
#92
Burning Brakes
Good news for the people that like a manual:
Quote from the Autocar article:
"From launch in the UK next May, Porsche intends to offer three engines and a choice of either a standard six-speed manual or optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which has been chosen over the Cayenne's eight-speed automatic on the grounds that it provides the new SUV with a more sporting feel, says Woehler."
FYI: Hans-Jürgen Woehler is Porsche's projectleader of the Macan-project.
Did read past that the first time, so I gave the wrong information. Sorry for that
Suzy991
Quote from the Autocar article:
"From launch in the UK next May, Porsche intends to offer three engines and a choice of either a standard six-speed manual or optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which has been chosen over the Cayenne's eight-speed automatic on the grounds that it provides the new SUV with a more sporting feel, says Woehler."
FYI: Hans-Jürgen Woehler is Porsche's projectleader of the Macan-project.
Did read past that the first time, so I gave the wrong information. Sorry for that
Suzy991
10-10-2013, 10:42 AM
#93
RL Community Team
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Personally, I don't like the extremely slopey trunk.
For the first time in my adult / professional life I don't need to own a SUV for work....and here I am contemplating getting a second! Wish that this was the pajun...
10-10-2013, 10:44 AM
#94
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The Macan sounds interesting but if the interior dimensions are like the Q5 I don't think you'll be gaining that much compared with the S4: 2 inch in rear shoulder room and less than that in rear leg room.
I wish Porsche introduced a proper sedan (5 seater) instead of a small CUV. Imagine a 911 with a bench seat to fit 3 adults, and no, Panamera doesn't count, to big and bloated/expensive and only seats 4.
I wish Porsche introduced a proper sedan (5 seater) instead of a small CUV. Imagine a 911 with a bench seat to fit 3 adults, and no, Panamera doesn't count, to big and bloated/expensive and only seats 4.
Porsche is bringing a small sedan, the so-codenamed Pajun. Only problem is it won't be for at least another year. I think it's going to be stunning, but not sure if I can wait that long. Perhaps a 3 year lease on something fun and frugal like a GTi and then grab a Pajun when it comes.
10-10-2013, 11:33 AM
#95
Burning Brakes
10-10-2013, 11:49 AM
#96
Porsche is bringing a small sedan, the so-codenamed Pajun. Only problem is it won't be for at least another year. I think it's going to be stunning, but not sure if I can wait that long. Perhaps a 3 year lease on something fun and frugal like a GTi and then grab a Pajun when it comes.
. Maybe I should get an older C63 to scratch the itch in the meanwhile.
10-10-2013, 11:59 AM
#97
Race Director
from what i can tell, it looks a lot smaller than the Cayenne. Esp w/ the raked rear glass.
10-10-2013, 12:14 PM
#98
Nordschleife Master
I don't know. I have compared my 05 Ctt with the Audi Q5 and it is only slightly bigger on the outside, while the Q7 makes the Ctt look small. I guess my needs are different, I'd rather have a lighter, smaller, SUV that can still tow a fishing boat or ATV and be able to hit some bad roads and not worry about scrapping and hitting rocks under the body so Air suspension would be an option I would get. Also winter driving & awd are main concerns as well as having great fuel consumption. Most of the time it will be driven by one person and maybe have another in the passenger seat. Size and capability wise. It is near perfect. It could have even been smaller for me, VW Tiguan size.
10-10-2013, 12:15 PM
#99
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http://m.autotrader.com/vdp.html?id=342135757
http://m.autotrader.com/vdp.html?id=353957964
The last link even has pdcc (silver suspension switches)
10-10-2013, 09:32 PM
#100
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Road and Track claims to have details others don't
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first...can-first-ride
Says Turbo is 395 HP / 406 ft-lbs. And the S uses the supercharged Audi V6 with 335 HP and 339 ft-lbs.
Isn't this against earlier predictions that the Turbo would have over 400 HP and that the smaller 6 in the S was turbocharged, not supercharged?
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first...can-first-ride
Says Turbo is 395 HP / 406 ft-lbs. And the S uses the supercharged Audi V6 with 335 HP and 339 ft-lbs.
Isn't this against earlier predictions that the Turbo would have over 400 HP and that the smaller 6 in the S was turbocharged, not supercharged?
10-11-2013, 12:43 AM
#103
.Here is my dilemma now, almost bought a CD in January but decided to keep the ML four more years. Thus since I already have an SUV thinking about getting an E63 but maybe I should get a Macan instead...
10-11-2013, 02:02 AM
#104
Racer
Both the photos and first review look and sound fantastic. I bet the rear lights will be very slim, similar to the new 911. I'm hoping for a diesel, manual transmission combination, but I know it's unlikely.
This is getting very exciting!
This is getting very exciting!
10-11-2013, 09:27 AM
#105