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Porsche
The fun is upgraded again
Porsche Macan
Porsche is a desirable brand, but the 911 is not cheap, and as a sports car, the practicality is also very limited. Although Cayenne solves the problem of wanting to own the Porsche brand while maintaining practicality, the million-level price is still a big hurdle. But the advent of Macan lowered that threshold by one notch. Last weekend, the new Porsche Macan was officially launched at 554,000-848,000. The new car mainly improves the power. This time, we will be on the Zhuhai track to experience how much progress the entry-level 2.0T model has made.
The dynamic performance has been comprehensively improved
The biggest change in this revision is to reduce the power version to three models, namely The Macan 2.0T, Macan S 2.9T and Macan GTS 2.9T, and the power parameters are all improved compared to the old model, and the entry-level Macan is also the first model in the Chinese market to use the fourth-generation EA888 2.0T engine. This is simply the envy of the owner of the second-generation EA888...
The 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 265 hp, a peak torque of 400 Nm, and an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.2 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than the old model. The drivetrain is still the Porsche 7-speed PDK wet dual-clutch transmission, code-named DL501-7A.
On chassis configurations, the Macan 2.0T is not configured with a variable air suspension system, while both the Macan S and The Macan GTS are configured. However, the entry-level purely mechanical suspension system is not intimidating. The front double wishbone has multiple connecting rods, from the swing arm linkage to the steering knuckle, all of which are made of aluminum alloy, and the ceiling is properly configured.
The track has fun and the tyres have highlights
There are a total of 14 corners of the Zhuhai circuit, of which only two of the back corners require vigorous braking, and the rest basically belong to the mid-speed corners. The Macan 2.0T feels very handy to run on this track. But the fly in the ointment is a slight lack of power, compared to the old model's 16 horsepower on the track is not obvious. I'm referring, of course, to the latter-stage acceleration. In the low to medium speed range, as long as the throttle is deep, the engine can release full torque before 1800 rpm, which is very obvious when exiting the back corner.
But fortunately, the car I drive has a Sport Chrono, so generally after the corner, I will directly turn on Porsche's "20 seconds real man mode" In this supercharged state, the acceleration feeling will indeed be significantly improved.
The performance in the suspension is remarkable, the track performance has been very good, the short-wave road surface of the road shoulder is very fast, the road sense is clear and flexible, and the sense of seniority is very strong. However, the body of the car is still a little sideways when cornering at medium and high speed, but after all, the Macan 2.0T is not designed for the track, and daily driving is its home.
In addition, the tires, macan 2.0T uses Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires, the pattern is very dense is a main wear-resistant and comfortable tire.
But the performance on the track is a bit unexpectedly stable, as long as it is not an unusually aggressive driving, it will basically not "ring the tire". I was stunned to see the tire size after getting off the bus, Porsche actually used the first 265 and rear 295 width tires on the entry 2.0T model! Coupled with the blessing of full-time four-wheel drive, it is no wonder that the limit is so high. Tires of this width were previously only available on the Macan Turbo.
In general, the macan 2.0T's power is strong enough if it is placed in the city or on the highway, it is easy to meet daily travel, and the chassis performance is solid enough. But when you come to the track, in the case of continuous high rotation and high speed, the power experience will be almost interesting. The braking system also has no noticeable thermal attenuation under intense driving of 5-6 laps. After talking about track driving, let's see what other changes the new Macan has.
The exterior is infused with a penetrating design
First of all, the appearance of the change as long as the front face adopts a new through-through design, stretching the horizontal visual width. Secondly, the trim panel with 3D diamond pattern has been added to the middle net, side skirt and rear surround, which enhances the sense of refinement.
In addition, the new Macan offers 14 body colors, including 3 new colors, namely gentian blue, Papaya orange and GTS version of the exclusive monty python green.
Interior base configuration increased
Interior, the new Macan is mainly replaced by a new steering wheel, the steering wheel is standard with a 375mm model, with paddle shifters, and multi-function buttons. You can also choose a 360mm sports style for better handling.
The center console replaces the original mechanical button with a touch button, which is to keep up with the trend, but the actual operation is not a simple touch control, but when pressed, the panel will have a slight vibration of feedback.
In addition, the clock above the center console has become standard, which is definitely good news for the majority of Porsche fans. Of course, you still have a choice, that is, add some money, it can become the form of an electronic compass.
brief summary
Compared with the current model, the changes in the appearance and interior of the new Macan can only be regarded as a medium-term overhaul, not a complete replacement, which can only be seen from the name of the model "New Macan" instead of "New Macan". However, the fourth-generation EA888 powertrain parameters are improved compared to the old model, and the driving quality continues to maintain the high standard that Porsche should have. Although it has just entered 2022, I am already looking forward to the arrival of 2023, because next year Porsche will launch a pure electric version of the Macan, are you also looking forward to it?
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