The Porsche Macan is shaking up to be a helluva product according to those in the know and we've got some interesting details coming straight from the internet festivus know as the rumormill.
The long awaited Macan is expected to be the most sporting sport-utility vehicle in its respective class. Competing directly against the likes of the Range Rover Evoque, there's no question the competition will be stiff; however, if what we're hearing is true there's no question it will stomp it out.
And with buyers snapping up Cayennes left and right, you better believe that there will be just as strong of a following for its baby brother. Rumors from Autocar are stipulating that Porsche's initial sales estimates were hovering around 55,000 units annually. Now some execs are thinking the number may be closer to 75,000.
Even more promising for buyers wanting a more sporting experience are the words below from Porsche's development boss, Wolfgang Hatz. I mean, then again, if it didn't drive sporty it wouldn't be much of a Porsche, would it?
...Prices are expected to start at around £36,000 for entry-level V6 models. Later in the car’s life, four-cylinder engines, including 2.0-litre turbocharged petrols and diesels, will feature, making the Macan the first four-cylinder Porsche since the 968...
...“We’ve surprised even ourselves,” said Porsche development boss Wolfgang Hatz when speaking last year. “It drives incredibly well and, from what we’ve seen from the competition, it will be the most sporting car in its class..."
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