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Porsche Macan (XAB)

The Porsche Macan is a compact luxury crossover SUV (D-segment) produced by German manufacturer Porsche since 2014. It is the smaller SUV from Porsche below the Cayenne. The first-generation Macan entered production from February 2014 with petrol and diesel engine options. In 2024, Porsche released the second-generation Macan which is a battery electric vehicle built on the dedicated Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform. The first-generation and second-generation Macan will be marketed side-by-side, providing multiple powertrain options for consumers. Since 2015, its first full year in the market, the Macan has been the best-selling Porsche model globally ahead of the larger Cayenne.

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Predecessor: Porsche Macan (95B)

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First generation (95B; 2014)

Initially announced in November 2010 as a development project, and formally announced by Porsche in March 2011, the 'Macan' model name was decided in 2012 and is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger. It was known by its code name Cajun, a portmanteau of Cayenne Junior or comes from a name of a member of ethnic group descended from Acadia living in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The production version of the Macan was unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. European models went on sales in spring 2014 and the initial line-up of models included the Macan S and Macan Turbo. U.S. market models arrived at dealerships in late spring 2014 as 2015 model year vehicle. Early models included Macan S and Macan Turbo. The Porsche Macan shares its platform and wheelbase with the first generation Audi Q5 (2008–2017). The suspension configuration is based on, and heavily modified from the Audi, but the engine, transfer case, suspension tuning, interior and exterior body are unique to the Macan. It is also 1.7 in (43 mm) longer and 1.4 in (36 mm) wider than a Q5. The Macan is produced alongside the Panamera in Leipzig, Germany in a newly extended factory. The Macan is also intended to be 'sportier' than the Cayenne; for instance the Macan has a standard 7-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox, which is more responsive, while the Cayenne has an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission for smoother shifts. In July 2018, Porsche announced that more than 350,000 units of the Macan have been delivered worldwide since 2014, with over 100,000 deliveries in the Chinese market alone. Drivetrain and performance. At launch, three different models and engines were available, all being V6 format: a 3.0-litre Macan S with 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp), a 3.6-litre Macan Turbo with 400 PS (

Second generation (XAB; 2024)

On 25 January 2024, Porsche revealed the second-generation Macan which will be available only with a battery electric powertrain. Production began in May 2024 at the Leipzig plant alongside the older ICE version of the Macan. Porsche sells the new electric model alongside the original Macan which it updated in 2021. It uses the same Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform shared with the upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron. The Macan features three screens: a curved 12.6-inch instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch infotainment system, and an optional 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger. It also utilizes a voice assistant and other driver aid technology. Powertrains. === Safety ===

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== Awards and recognition == South African Car of the Year 2015 Carsales Best Luxury SUV 2015 Car and Driver Magazine 10Best for 2017-2021 Car and Driver Magazine 10Best for 2023-2026 Best EV in MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards 2025

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Specifications

name

Porsche Macan

Manufacturer

Porsche AG

Production

February 2014 – present

Model years

2015–present

Class

Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)

Body style

5-door SUV

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124377483CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_MacanCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1368777062 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Porsche_Macan_(XAB)_IMG_2425.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alexander-93 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.porsche.com/international/models/macan/Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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