The 2019 Porsche Macan S features a turbo-charged V6 with nearly 350 horsepower.
Porsche’s Sport Chrono package allows for a slightly quicker zero to 60 time. 

I’ve heard nothing but glowing praise for Porsche’s mid-sized SUV, the Macan. Everyone I’ve read or talked to says it handles great (for an SUV) and now, with the addition of a new V6 turbo, 2019 looks better for those considering the purchase of a German SUV.
“More power, optimized chassis, improved comfort,” or so sayeth Porsche. And all those things sound good to me. Especially the more power and improved comfort parts. Macans seem like a good middle ground in a lot of ways, for the Euro SUV consumer. Stylish, fast and all that stuff, but not as off-road capable as its big brother, the Cayenne. Hence the interest in “improved comfort.”
For some (read Americans) the Macan might not be big enough. It sure seems to work in urban environments, but for the long haul, driving form Chicago to New Orleans, for example, it might not work. So “improving comfort” for the occupants might translate into more North American sales.
Now, about that new engine.
2019 Porsche Macan S. Photo: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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