Porsche recently released a new Macan, as a supercar in an SUV, Macan's owner has a wide age span, a balanced gender ratio, and a quite diverse car use scene. However, there should not be many opportunities (willing) to drive Porsche on the track.
This time, we will go to the Zhuhai International Circuit with us, go up the "mountain" and go down the "sea" together, so that the new Macan can show its true essence.
From the outside, the stylistic recognition of the new Macan is further enhanced: the front and rear lips become more atmospheric and coordinated, showing a more imposing driving posture, and the optional side door trim strip adopts a new 3D structure, which is more three-dimensional and more muscular.
And the new Macan offers 200 personalized configurations. Among them, there are 3 new optional body colors: for example, this "gentian blue" car color is a personal favorite.
Inside the car, the change you can see at a glance is the same touch screen center console of The Palmela, allowing advanced digitalization and classic luxury elegance to better balance. The new multifunction and GT sports steering wheels are both from the 911, and the analog clock at the top of the instrument cluster is now standard.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) comes standard with navigation and many other online features, and the 10.9-inch Full HD touchscreen is still perfect in size, position and interface. Park assist systems with front/rear visual and audible warnings are now standard on all Macan models, as well as a wide range of driver assistance systems including Adaptive Endurance Control (ACC) and Lane Change Assist, which are all upgrades to everyday usability in the new Macan.
The new Macan still offers three power levels, and the performance is improved compared to the old model. Porsche has developed a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine specifically for the basic Macan model. The Macan S and Macan GTS were upgraded to the new 2.9-litre V6 twin-turbo engine.
All three models are equipped with a 7-speed Porsche dual-clutch drive system (PDK system) and a four-wheel drive system of porsche traction management (PTM).
We test-drove a basic Macan model equipped with a "Sport Chrono component". Pull into the track, turn on the sport enhancement, keep the engine in high-revs mode, even for the base model, the Macan is enough to make your adrenaline rush and bloodspin!
On the track, macan reveals the essence of porsche sports cars, agile and calm, four wheels clinging to the ground, and the capable chassis makes the body posture always stable, without the slightest superfluous movement, so that you always feel that everything is under control. Even in the face of a tricky continuous hairpin bend, you can even deliberately delay the braking point, and the instantaneous shift of center of gravity allows the front of the car to point straight to the bend and go out of the perfect trajectory.
Sports cars in SUVs and vice versa, that's what a lot of people love about macan. At the Zhuhai Circuit, there is not only a track, but also a rather hidden off-road area. The sheep gut trails in the jungle, steep slopes, and shell craters are all available here, and we can fully experience the fun of driving Macan!
Turn on the "OFFROAD" mode, Porsche Traction Management (PTM) will be the original tendency to drive the power evenly distributed to the four tires, then the Macan is like a person on all fours and with climbing cliffs, whether it is climbing, crossing the pit, or slowing down the steep slope, you can feel the confidence to ride the difficulties without hurry.
Since going public in 2014, Macan has delivered more than 600,000 units worldwide. In the streets of Shanghai, the Macan and many Porsche models always attract the attention of passers-by. As the new Macan demonstrates, we see Porsche incorporating the pure passion of a sports car into the exploration of everyday driving. Macan stands for The Pioneering Force of Porsche and is expected to bring more people the joy of exploring a diverse life.