Porsche Macan announcement from LA Auto Show
11-20-2013, 03:58 PM
#11
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Indeed, I was going for more of a bare essentials situation. I could live without most of those extras if the base vehicle was a blast to drive. And many of the items you listed are options on the SQ5 too.
11-20-2013, 04:57 PM
#12
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That's because Porsche is launching the Macan with the two most premium and sportiest models first (Macan S and Macan Turbo), with cheaper base models sure to come later. I'm sure a less expensive base model (maybe using VAG's 2.0T motor) will follow, and maybe even a diesel and/or hybrid version like what the Q5 has. But for now there's only two flavors: fast and super fast, so prepare your wallets because Porsche is eager to rape you with options pricing too 
Otherwise, I like it. Might trade the SQ5 for a Turbo in a couple of years if/when the gf gets tired of it.
Otherwise, I like it. Might trade the SQ5 for a Turbo in a couple of years if/when the gf gets tired of it.
11-21-2013, 04:43 AM
#13
Interesting that both the "S" and "Turbo" both have smaller front brakes than the SQ5 - The Porsche has the better calipers though.
Are the braking numbers published somewhere?
Are the braking numbers published somewhere?
11-21-2013, 05:13 AM
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Thanks, that makes sense. I am not familiar w/the Porsche models and didn't realize the base Cayenne had a smaller engine than the "base" Macan S. Interesting, the pricing on the base Cayenne now says TBD. I assume they realize it still needs to be higher than the Macan S even though it has a smaller engine.
11-21-2013, 07:15 AM
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11-21-2013, 08:26 AM
#17
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But then you'd be stuck with a speedo with primary MPH markings and secondary KM/H markings and the tire markings and door stickers will have tire pressure in pounds instead of kg!
11-21-2013, 10:19 AM
#18
Audi's in Canada come with "km/h" ONLY on the speedo, just like they do in mainland Europe.
I think this looks MUCH cleaner than the dual unit clusters you get in the US and the UK.
11-21-2013, 10:29 AM
#19
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I didn't know that. I like my km/h markings even though I only drive to Canada once or twice during the life of my car.
