Future models - Porsche - MacanPorsche teases facelifted MacanUpgraded Porsche Macan undergoes high-altitude testing ahead of debut this month17 Jul 2018 PORSCHE has confirmed its facelifted Macan mid-size SUV will break cover later this month, with the best-selling model to be “significantly enhanced in terms of its design, comfort, connectivity and driving dynamics”.
While the German sportscar-maker has stopped short of a full reveal, it has released several images of camouflaged Macan prototypes undergoing high-altitude testing in Lesotho in Southern Africa.
Tweaked headlights, tail-lights, bumpers and alloy wheels can be seen in the images, although the light camouflage does its best to conceal their final form.
Each new part of the Macan was subjected to extreme loads over the last few months, specifically with a focus on demanding conditions including “rough asphalt, dusty gravel roads and hostile mountain passages”, according to Porsche, so an improved suspension set-up seems likely.
In order to assess these components, the engineering mules were taken up to 3400m above sea level in Lesotho, where the brand says “the sportscar masquerading as a (mid-size) SUV also impressively demonstrated its off-road capabilities”.
Other than Porsche’s promise of extensive revisions, little else is officially known about the upgraded Macan, other than the fact it will make its market debut in China at the end of July, meaning its international premiere is imminent.
Overseas spy shots indicate that the interior is set for a major overhaul, with a reworked dashboard to integrate a larger touchscreen infotainment system.
All existing engines are also in line for a tickle, but the S Diesel grade is not expected to return after being axed in February this year. Meanwhile, a plug-in e-Hybrid variant may not arrive until the second-generation model likely set for early next decade.
For reference, the current five-grade Macan line-up ranges in price from $80,110 before on-road costs for the entry-level variant to $147,000 for the flagship Turbo with Performance Package.
Launched into the Australian market in May 2014, the Macan has been a major success for Porsche Cars Australia, with four consecutive annual overall sales records achieved since its inception.
However, sales of the Macan have taken a hit this year, with 1271 examples sold to the end of June – a 9.7 per cent decrease over the 1407 deliveries made during the same period in 2017.
Nonetheless, this effort places the Macan seventh in the premium mid-size-SUV segment this year, trailing the BMW X3 (2954 units), Mercedes-Benz GLC (2947), Audi Q5 (2225), Lexus NX (2213), Land Rover Discovery Sport (1665) and Volvo XC60 (1322). Read more2nd of December 2016 Porsche lobs four-pot MacanEntry-level four-cylinder petrol Macan debuts with deliveries starting next year1st of September 2016 Porsche raises the stakes with 324kW MacanMacan set for two new variants as Porsche goes on the SUV attack in Australia11th of February 2016 Two years in, Porsche customers still queue for MacanMacan still a sell-out success for Porsche, making up half of its sales in Oz4th of November 2015 Petrol leak prompts Porsche Macan recallFire risk forces Porsche to replace petrol fuel lines on 1302 Macans in AustraliaAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Macan pricingMotor industry news |
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