A reasonable option would be to get a Porsche Macan AWD (Base Model) but a more expensive and desirable option would be to go for the Macan S.

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Fellow BHPians,

I’m in a bit of a dilemma (I wish such dilemmas come more often into my life) and need some outside-in perspective to clear my mind.

As you may be aware, I own a 2021 BMW X3 M40i that I leased brand new in January 2021 and have clocked ~ 30,000 miles (48,000 kms) in the last 32 months of ownership with “zero dollars” spent out of the pocket till date on its maintenance. I have been using it like the age-old adage of Hero Honda Splendor “Fill It, Shut it and Forget it”.

Touchwood- There are zero issues with the car and the build quality is excellent and the car looks almost new inside and out. Even to date, it still runs on stock Pirellis run-flats that I got with the car.

This is one of the most enjoyable gasoline vehicles that I owned in my entire life.

BMW is a renowned brand for their sporty vehicles, luxurious interiors and solid build quality. Now pair that with the B58 engine and ZF transmission, it’s a match made in heaven and gives it a Jekyll and Hyde personality. It can become a race-car monster or ramble along the freeways at 80mph with equal ease.

I just cannot express how much joy it brings to me when I drive this car. But, by nature, I am a progressive individual and believe in furthering my passion and pushing my goals even further to bring more and more excitement into my automobile ownership experiences.

Come January 2024, our BMW X3M40i lease comes to an end and I have 4-months to make a decision on “Which Next SAV”. Yup, only SUVs to be considered as we have an EV sedan at home that does the duties of teleporting us from one place to another like a “missile”.

Well, the whole reason to come up with this thread is primarily because of an unfortunate incident- I recently came into contact with my “magical BMW lady” who gave me a fabulous deal on my BMW and she has some lucrative offers that are making me think all these options. She needs to be squarely blamed for igniting all these stupid thoughts in my gullible mind! LOL

Financially, I can afford all options but, having wasted a lot of money on “new” automobiles, it's not a priority at all and will surely receive a lot of flak at home.

I need an outside in perspective from the following viewpoints:

• Performance, Ride and Handling (I have always loved performance vehicles and don’t really care for any other parameters in a car as they are more or less good for all cars)
• Financial sense- While I can afford it, does it really make sense to make this switch?
• BMW X3 M40i has been totally reliable and was an awesome experience from a performance perspective. Will I get the same experience with the new car?

Keeping monthly outflow in mind, I am considering the following cars to lease for the next 3 years.

• 2024 BMW X3M Competition (3.0 L, In-Line 6 S58 engine detuned to 473 HP)
• 2023 Porsche Macan ( 2.5 Liter, 4 Liter with their famed PDK gearbox and 275 HP)
• 2023 Porsche Macan S (3.0 Liter, 6 Cylinder with their famed PDK gearbox and 375 HP)

With that as a background, here are some options that I am considering and have 4-months to choose one of the below options:

Option 1 (Most Sensible and No Cost Option)

Once the lease ends, it sounds like a good idea to buy it back from BMW and refinance it for the same $$$$/month. I buy it back from BMW and pocket $5K-$7k as there is some equity in the car as I had negotiated a super awesome residual deal when I signed the contract for my BMW.

My car has just 30,000 miles and as per BMW forums I see many X3M40is doing great even at 90,000 miles with almost no issues.

If I spend a small amount ($2K) and get a VRSF catless downpipe and JB4 tune. This beast can easily be turned into a ravaging monster with power going up to 500 horsepower. This should keep me suitably engaged and excited for at least 2-years and cut out this stupid itch.

Option 2 (Expensive Option)

Once the lease ends, I buy it back from BMW and sell it in the outside market and pocket $5K-$7k as there is some equity in the car as I had negotiated a super awesome residual deal when I signed the contract for my BMW.

Basically, pocket $5k-$7K and get the BMW X3M which will cost me approximately 50% higher outflow per month with zero downpayment.

Positives- Brand new BMW X3M that I can drive for the next 3-years with zero maintenance costs.

Negative- I’m not sure if the X3M will be drastically different from the X3M40i from a performance aspect. I see many people sell the X3M and buy the X3M40i as they think the X3M is not good for daily driving especially the complaints are on the harsh ride.

Another negative, I will still be in the BMW world which is not really moving to the next level from a brand ownership experience.

Option 3 (Reasonable Option)

Sell the BMW X3M40i, pocket the $5k-$7k and get a Porsche Macan AWD (Base Model) and this will not impact my monthly outflow too drastically as it will be an additional 20% more than what I am paying currently each month for the BMW but, with zero downpayment.

Positives - I will enter the next level which is owning a Porsche which is definitely one level above BMW from a brand ownership perspective.

Negatives- I am not too excited about Porsche’s entry level Macan offering as it seems to be not at the same performance level as the BMW X3M40i level. But, this YT reviewer has something interesting to say about the Base Macan.

Option 4 (Expensive but, Desirable Option)

Sell the BMW X3M40i, pocket the $5k-$7k and get a Porsche Macan S and this will significantly impact my monthly outflow and will be similar to the BMW X3M payments which are 50% higher than my current monthly payments. But, again with zero downpayment.

Positives- Macan S has a lovely spec and is a true-performance car. But, is it as good as my BMW X3M40i or there is no comparison? I need to test drive myself and see the real world difference.

Negative- It’s expensive from a monthly outflow perspective.

This reviewer says the Macan S is so capable that it’s almost boring.

Porsche Macan GTS is out of budget and based on some reviews the performance difference is too marginal to warrant spending an extra $15K on this variant.

Please feel free to propose other car options (you may have noted that I didn’t even consider the Audi SQ5 or SQ8 as they don’t stand a chance in front of a BMW or a Porsche) that are in similar price and performance category.

BMW or a Porsche happens to be my most favorite choice.

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

Are you going to be in the USA long-term? If yes, then I suggest holding onto your X3M340i that you are clearly so happy with, and enjoying to the bits (going by your posts & travelogues). Spend a little money on modifying it and enjoy it for another 2 years. Then, buy the Porsche variant you really want. By then, your income levels would also have logically gone higher & you saved money by retaining your current car.

On the other hand, if you are returning to India in a few years, then go ahead and get that Porsche right away. The USA is a dream market for car enthusiasts and switching cars every 2 - 3 years is the best way to experience different machines that are out of reach / unavailable in India.

How about something like the 2023 Corvette? Or the Mustang? Not keen? Any chances of buying a used sportscar like the 911? There are just so many options in the USA.

Here's what BHPian moralfibre had to say about the matter:

Purely from a numbers perspective, the Macan GTS is the first natural progression choice given that you'll push your bhp figures in the 400s territory. The X3M would be the next fair choice to propel you into the upper 400s territory and place you in a lucrative territory of 500bhp cars.

Other options are just moves around the equatorial regions. You'll simply change badges without much of a change in weather. I'd vote for an X3M or a Macan GTS depending on your budget.

I hope you are opting to lease these because you are a prime candidate for whom this option of vehicle possession is carved out. Lease a car, enjoy it for 3 years and move on to the next upgrade.

Here's what BHPian Turbanator had to say about the matter:

If you can hold on to your purchase and get something that will make you fulfil your long wish, I will certainly keep that X3M40i. Any newer cars you buy today will depreciate faster and more than if bought three years ago. This madness of crazy deliveries and multiple yearly increases is behind us. The kind of interest one has to pay today is already reflected in the market.

Your Model 3 can do everything your X3 does and some more. If you need a SAV vehicle, Maccan or even the new Cayenne makes a good case. I won't recommend another BMW, irrespective of the trim or the model. You are in the best place to get a Porsche cheap (relatively). Maccan may feel similar to X3 once you are past the initial days, and since you travel long distances, consider a Cayenne seriously. I will pay little attention to 0-100 or some YT videos. Drive back to back on familiar roads for a distance; the best will be to take your family along as they should feel more comfortable in the Cayenne.

Here's what BHPian Amey Kulkarni had to say about the matter:

My two cents as an owner of The Porsche Cayenne Exclusive GTS and Supra MK 5, do not test drive the Macan S / GTS if the specs on the car and your finances aren’t convincing enough.

If you taste the Porsche blood, you’re not going back to the BMW. Period!

Don’t get a barebone Macan (Standard) nor any Standard variant Porsche for that matter. Not worth it nor retains a good resale value compared to an S or a GTS.

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I relied on the IOCL outlet finder but the fuel station that it showed was under renovation.

BHPian gyanbaba recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

The kids' summer holiday had almost passed and I couldn't plan a decent trip to anywhere. I am using the term 'decent' because travel to weekend getaways like Rishikesh, and Nainital were not considered as a trip at all. I was being abused, mentally tortured, and cursed for wasting the entire May and almost 3 weeks of June. Kids wanted Goa… but my heart zinged for mountains, as always.

Besides, leaving behind this beauty in the garage, who would want to fly?

Luckily, Covid was in limelight again and so elders said no to any flights. Ultimately, I won with a promise that this time, our trip would be special. So, the agreement was that we do a road trip to the mountains, specifically exploring Lahaul, in our beautiful Porsche.

Oh, wait! Our companion was not the Bubble-Bee:

But the Lovely Night Fury:

• Where to: Gurgaon -> Bilaspur -> Manali -> Keylong -> Jispa -> Baralachala Pass and return.
• What did I drive: Porsche Macan 2022 (My Night Fury)
• Travellers: Me & Wife, our 10 years daughter and our 6 years son
• Duration: Not decided initially but ended up doing 7 days and 6 nights
• How much did I spend: INR 60,000 (approx.) (Wife and Kids' shopping extra)
• What is the cost break up: Petrol = INR 17000 (approx.); Stay = INR 29000/-; Food = INR 8000/-; Local sightseeing: 3700; Toll = INR 1400+ (It's too tough to log on and track expenses on fastag portal)
• What was the plan: Carried my laptop meant could handle anything urgent. But was on official 7-day leave.

Planning

People are somewhat skeptical about driving their such prized possessions in the rough terrains, and so was I. Bad patches are one thing… Bad roads are one thing, we find swept away roads and even boulders on the highways beyond Sissu. That is why the route requires a strong car and even stronger willpower.

Also, finding high octane fuel (95 Octane minimum) was a challenge in Himachal. Manali-Leh highway is infamous for the challenges and surprises. Don't even expect a mechanic who knows Porsche. There are no phone signals beyond Darcha means we needed the stars to be on our side.

It was our Night Fury's maiden trip to the Himalayas. I was familiar with the route and I already had a 'season-based' checklist to stick to.

However, this time, the planning was a bit different. We had certain concerns. Our Night Fury was an attention seeker. So, had to find a hotel on the highway, with decent parking space. The Manali hotels' prices were on fire, as if they are trying to extort money to make up for their losses during Covid times.

Few things I learned on this trip

• Don't believe the prices on famous sites like MMT or Goibibo. Try calling the hotels to negotiate the price.
• Avoid opting for MAP plans; i.e. avoid paying for lunch and dinner in advance. You will find better food when ordering Ala-carte items.
• There are limited fuel stations beyond Chandigarh that could dispense premium fuel. So, better to install apps like IOCL locator; plan the fuel stations and add their locations in Google maps as favourites.

Packings were done well in time. Checked Accuweather to plan for the contingencies but three crucial things, I missed; (i) Goggles (ii) Sunscreen (iii) Diamox. Please consider these things as most important while travelling to Manali and beyond.

On the 21st night, for the first time, the kids themselves scheduled alarms for 4 in the morning and went to bed without any hiccups.

Day 1

• Distance Travelled during the day: 356 Km
• Time taken: 10:00 hours (Start time: 05:00 am to 03:00 pm)
• Route taken: Gurgaon - Delhi - Ambala - Kharar - Roopnagar - Kiratpur - Swarghat - Bilaspur

So, the fun begins on June 22, 2022 at 5:00 am, from Gurgaon!

Murthal is considered a heaven for the Paratha lovers but somehow I don't find it worth the hype. I don't crave for parathas at most famous dhabas like Amrik Sukhdev or Mannat.

I found their food quality to be below average. And the maddening crowd there means to get an empty table, you have to stand and stare into people's plates while they finish. So, we skipped the crowdy places to reach Haveli.

It has ample parking. And because this place is reachable via a service lane means less crowd. The place showcases a glimpse of the rich history of Punjab. I noticed a picture of the famous Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh among the other dignitaries. The Paratha was way better than the typical ones we get a Murthal dhabas.

It was 9 am now. Got the boost and it was time for an uninterrupted drive till Kharar.

And came a light drizzle that added sparkle to the nice weather.

Finding premium fuel could be a daunting task (Our plan was to top-up XP95) so we had shortlisted one fuel station in Kharar and the next one near Pandoh, in Mandi.

It was around 10:30 am, had to struggle a bit in the traffic to cross the Kharar Bus Stand and then the traffic was smooth. Between Gurgaon to Kharar, I couldn't breach 95 kmph. It was pure injustice to the Porsche. So, here comes Kurali Bypass. I pressed the Sports mode and… oh wait! the traffic looked no different than the Kharar one. So, I had to stop my urge. The drive was monotonous till Kiratpur Sahib and then we feel the hills. Driving on the Kiratpur Sahib-Bilaspur Stretch is an experience in itself. Truck Truck here and truck truck there, here truck, there truck, here there truck-truck, and you take a pass in between those trucks!

But we were in no hurry. Here are some clicks:

My son:

Going forward, around Swarghat, the traffic was blocked for road repair. All this meant that while I was in Swarghat at noon, I could manage to reach HPTDC Lake View, Bilaspur by 3 pm, calling it a day! This place has been my favorite stoppage on this route. Reason? Let the pictures speak.

Saying thank you to our beloved Night Fury!

The next day was going to be an exciting one for sure!

Day 2

• Distance Travelled during the day: 356 Km
• Time taken: 5:30 hours (Start time: 06:30 am to 12:00 pm)
• Route taken: Bilaspur - Sundernagar - Pandoh - Aut Tunnel - Kullu - Manali

Woke up by the morning bells of the Balaknath Temple, nearby. It was around 5 am. It was an HPTDC hotel means couldn't expect tea at the moment. So, pulled a chair out and sat in the balcony; watching the serpentine Satluj and the reins of the old temples of Bilaspur that usually disappear after the monsoon.

It was a divine experience and I wanted to enjoy every moment. Soon the kids woke up and I had a fallback into my real world. So, we got ready. Billing was done last night so no pending action items for me. Took some parting shots and we were back on the road by 6:30 am. The town still looked sleepy and we planned to have our breakfast at Dillivala Chawla on the highway in Sundernagar.

The enjoyment was almost ruined as the son complained of acidity and a feeling to vomit. He has a habit of standing during most of the time, which is not advisable on these curvy roads. Also, it depends on the driver how sooner or later he makes the passengers puke.

We parked aside, gave him some dry nuts, and water, and had him walk a bit. Meanwhile, it was photo time for the Night Fury.

The kid felt better and then we resumed. I was driving around 30-40 kph, that too in a Porsche. Still, he started complaining again in 5 minutes.

Suddenly, I got an idea! Opened the sunroof which made them feel a bit better.

We skipped Chawala Dilivala because it was too crowded and I didn't want to park the Night Fury on road. We decided to stretch till we reach Pandoh.

I gave the kids a task to look for any Indian Oil fuel station with XP95 and they were on a prowl. I missed a few even when they shouted XP95.

Had some maggie and omelette on a random Dhaba and we proceeded to our dream drive.

Mandi Bypass could be an ideal place for testing the adrenaline rush. I pressed the Sports button again and Night Fury growled in joy. But, the joy lasted for a few seconds only. The number of hotels and traffic on this road has significantly increased. And there were tractors/trolleys coming from the wrong direction. So, I had to stop my urge.

I relied on IOCL's outlet finder that showed the last XP95 outlet at Pandoh (Ms. Pandoh). But I was wrong! The referred outlet was under renovation means it was a setback for us. If you want XP95, here is the last petrol pump on this route: FV25+X3R, NH21, Purana Bazar, Sundar Nagar, Himachal Pradesh 175019. Anyways, Night Fury still showed a range of 500+ kms, so we were safe.

Here are some of the random pics during the drive:

We reached Manali by noon. Surprisingly, there were no roadblocks or traffic jams that we had witnessed on previous trips. The roads were butter-smooth except for a few patches near Aut Tunnel.

We stayed at Hotel River Grand (Previously, Grand Crescent). It is an old property with decent parking space and an apple orchard at the backside. There was a play area means the kids were super-happy. The room was river-facing, big, and cozy. @6.7K per-night charges were a bit on the higher side because of the peak season.

In the next hour; we had lunch, got ready, hopped into a cab, and rushed to Mall Road for the usual shopping spree. It was 23rd June and had never felt Manali so hot and humid. Even Delhi's weather two days back, was much better.

Left Night Fury to rest in the parking area as her Magic Moments were supposed to be coming in the next few days.

A magical moment two days later:

Continue reading about gyanbaba's road trip for BHPian comments, insights and more information.

I've been test-driving cars from different brands like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but I keep coming back to the Macan.

BHPian nxshar2 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello all,

Some context and background

I currently drive a Honda City 1.5. There are just the two of us and we have almost zero daily drive. Car usage is mostly limited to weekend city driving. We love doing long road trips so want to keep decent boot space as well, though this can be considered a secondary requirement. Given Indian roads, we want ride comfort but since it would be an 80-90% self-drive car, I want something fun to drive as well. I am looking to keep a budget of 70 ish OTR but for select cars, it can stretch to a crore plus.

I followed Mathranik's thread and was absolutely sure that I would go for a Macan. I always thought it was the best car around because - the Porsche tag, of course, and is the most versatile car - you can get the driving feel of a BMW with sport mode, get the comfort of an Audi and enough boot space. PASM was the one thing that stood out for this car for me. You can go low on expressways and up on bad roads. For about 80/85 OTR Mumbai, it was ideal for us. Covid postponed everything and I started looking last month.

Have been test driving and trying out all and here are my observations. Open to corrections/feedback on all:

• Audi (A4/A6/Q5) feels too light on the steering, though a comfortable ride both in front and back.
• BMW (GL3/ X3) - both give you a lot more feel while driving, ride quality is comfortable despite my apprehensions about run-flats. Boot space is severely limited.
• Mini - Love the looks of the three-door hatch. Test drove the JS Cooper edition but ride quality is hard and with its lack of basic options like seat adjustments, auto hold, doesn’t seem worth it as the first luxury car.
• Porsche - The good parts are almost all there with the driving feel, ride comfort and sound system etc. The cons are an on-road price of almost 1.15 and lack of PASM. They were not keen to offer any discounts at this point. This combined with reports of new Macan T which would have PASM as standard across the board tempts me to wait a bit. The dealership has no idea about potential launch dates in India for Macan T.
• Reason I am not considering Q7/ X5/ GLE/ Cayenne is that all of them feel too big and elephant-ish to both of us and would have the added body roll because of the size.
• GLC - good but nothing stands out, wife felt it’s longish and not too comfortable in the back. E class - haven’t TD yet but have heard from multiple sources that it’s a primary passenger car.

Overall, I keep going back to Macan and questioning if it’s worth it. Another option considered is buying a used one around 30-40 for now and doing another upgrade in 2-3 years.

Looking for advice from senior bhpians and other experts on the following points:

• Any other obvious choice I might have missed out on or obvious misconceptions evident from the above observations.
• Wait for Macan T or go for Macan 2022. Dealer says it would be the last petrol Macan.
• Is chip shortage driving a temporary price hike/feature rollbacks which could revert in 6 - 12 months? In that case, would a used option be preferable for now?

Here's what BHPian iliketurtles had to say about the matter:

Hola!

I read through your list of requirements (fun to drive, not a daily driver, has to deliver on the luxury quotient, good boot space, good GT credentials) and wondered why the Macan is on your list. I say that because I don't think it has particularly good boot space (which you might need every now and then), and as you said, it really does get pricey once you start adding on the options. I'd wait for the Macan, but I really don't think it's the car for you. You'll get a much better bang for your buck elsewhere.

If I were you, I'd look at these cars for the below reasons:

• Mercedes AMG E53: Effortlessly combines elegant and sporty, and I think fulfils your remit near perfectly. It's at the very upper end of your price band though.
• BMW M340i: The blue-collared blue-blooded car. Does a lot of things very well, although you'll have to check if boot space is up to your needs, and the ride might be jiggly on 19-inch wheels.
• BMW 530d: A distant third on this list for me. Not as fun to drive as the other two, but remarkably well-rounded, and should fulfil almost everything you ask of it. Will need to be retuned to be really fast and fun though.
• BMW X3 M: This is probably the only SUV I'd recommend for your use case. It's just the automotive equivalent of a Swiss army knife, and it has no business being as quick as it is. And of course, it'll be more useful than a sedan/notchback. Please look into this one.
• Pre-owned (or new) Audi S5: Audi's might be softer and less engaging, but it works in their favour as GT cars. Subtle, elegant, and with all the usual lashings of luxury.

I would suggest you be open to getting a pre-owned car as well. You have a very healthy budget, and can score a really nice car, irrespective of your brand preferences. I think a Panamera V8 or so is incredibly perfect for your needs (pre-owned), but even then a good example is north of 1 crore. That's just how it is with Porsches.

Good luck with the hunt, let us know how it goes.

Here's what BHPian lamborghini had to say about the matter:

Honestly, if you're willing to stretch your budget to over Rs. 1 Cr, I would agree with Iliketurtles and throw in some more performance-oriented vehicles as well.

Recently drove the M340i for a decent drive around Mumbai - and boy! What a car! The ride is stiff, though not unlivable - the suspension flattened out the roads at higher speeds & the performance is mind-blowing!

Yes - the space saver is a little bit of a downer in what is an otherwise practical vehicle that can handle 99% of your touring needs!

Similarly, the E53 with the regular wheelbase could be a brilliant option, as could the X3M (though the LCI hasn't been launched yet - hope they maintain the stellar pricing though it seems doubtful).

If all else fails, do take the X430d, 330i, & 530D out for a spin too while you're at the dealers.

If by the end of the day after all these drives, if your heart tugs you towards the Macan - you have your answer!

Regarding pricing - I don't expect prices to roll back, except in the form of discounts once inventory starts to build up.

Buying pre-owned is a good option to consider: not for anything else but for the value it could provide compared to buying the same option new - you could luck out on a GLC 43 AMG Coupe / X3M at a decent deal though do take all the precautions needed: under manufacturer warranty with the option to extend, full-service history & pre-purchase inspection at the dealers, low run, etc.

Here's what BHPian Turbanator had to say about the matter:

You should definitely consider something like a Macan or an X4 (try to find if someone has 3L Diesel). You can wait for the newer T and pay high rates, or simply buy one now with a paid PASM option which will be totally worth it. Remember, with Porsche, nothing comes free, they do come up with some special editions which have a lot of loadings as standard at the end of the model cycle but if you need one now, get one now. Instead of buying something else and going over all the hassles of buying and then selling (losing money/ time in the process).

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The Porsche Macan is available in three variants - standard, S, and GTS.

Porsche has launched the 2021 Macan facelift in India. The SUV is available in three variants - standard, S, and GTS. Prices start at Rs. 83.21 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2021 Porsche Macan gets a slightly redesigned exterior package. The 'GTS' variant is the sportier of the lot, with black finishes all around and 21-inch wheels. Features like LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and Sport Design ORVMs are standard across all variants.

On the inside, the Macan gets a new centre console with a 10-9-inch touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay. The car also gets the GT sports steering wheel, Porsche Communication Management, voice control navigation and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The new Macan is available with two engine options. The base variant is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that makes 261 BHP and 400 Nm. The Macan S and Macan GTS use the 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine. The S variant packs 375 BHP and 520 Nm, while the GTS has 434 BHP and 550 Nm. A 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is available as standard across all variants.

It will be offered in three variants - Macan, Macan S, and Macan GTS.

Porsche has listed the facelifted Macan SUV on the brand's Indian website. It will be offered in three variants - Macan, Macan S, and Macan GTS.

The SUV comes with an updated front grille, larger alloy wheels (ranging from 19 - 21 inches), revised LED headlamps and a tweaked diffuser at the rear. The GTS trim further comes with blacked-out elements all around, along with a unique rear diffuser. It also gets a revamped cabin and dashboard layout. The most significant change is the removal of the physical buttons on the centre console, which has now been replaced by touch-sensitive panels with haptic feedback. Porsche now also offers more freedom to its customers, allowing them to customise the interiors according to their taste.

The 2022 Porsche Macan facelift now comes with two engine options. The base trim continues to be powered by an updated version of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. It now produces 265 BHP and 430 Nm; an increase of 13 BHP and 50 Nm from the outgoing version.

The Macan S and the Macan GTS, are now powered by a 2.9-litre V6 turbo-petrol engine, replacing the older 3.0-litre V6. The engine on the Macan S is tuned to produce 380 BHP, while on the GTS variant, it churns out 440 BHP. All three trims come with a four-wheel-drive system and Porsche's PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission unit as standard.

Thanks to BHPian Venkatesh for sharing this with other enthusiasts.

The SUV misses out on the Turbo trim, which is said to have been discontinued completely.

Porsche has unveiled the 2022 Macan facelift SUV for the international market.

Porsche will be offering the SUV in three variants - Macan, Macan S & Macan GTS. The SUV misses out on the Turbo trim, which is said to have been discontinued completely. The new 2022 facelift version also features plenty of subtle design updates, both inside and out, along with a revised powertrain as well.

In terms of design changes, the 2022 Porsche Macan facelift now comes with an updated front grille, larger alloy wheels (ranging from 19 - 21 inches), revised LED headlamps and a tweaked diffuser at the rear. The GTS trim further comes with blacked-out elements all around, along with a unique rear diffuser.

On the inside, the Macan facelift now comes with a revamped cabin and dashboard layout, in-line with that of its larger siblings. However, the most significant change is the removal of the physical buttons on the centre console, which has now been replaced by touch-sensitive panels with haptic feedback. Porsche now also allows more freedom for customers to customise the interiors, according to their taste.

The 2022 Porsche Macan facelift now comes with two engine options. The base trim continues to be powered by an updated version of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. It now produces 265 BHP and 430 Nm; an increase of 13 BHP and 50 Nm from the outgoing version.

The Macan S and the Macan GTS, are now powered by a 2.9-litre V6 turbo-petrol engine, replacing the older 3.0-litre V6. The engine on the Macan S is tuned to produce 380 BHP, while on the GTS variant it churns out 440 BHP. All three trims come with a four-wheel-drive system and Porsche's PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission unit as standard.

Porsche claims that the new range-topping Macan GTS trim is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. It is also said to have a top speed of 272 km/h.

This is the second facelifted version of the Macan SUV, since its launch back in 2014. Porsche though has confirmed that the next-generation Macan will be fully electric and is scheduled to arrive in 2023.

The Macan EV will be the first model to be based on Porsche's PPE electric platform.

Porsche has confirmed that the company will be launching an all-electric version of the Macan crossover in 2023.

Earlier this week, Porsche released images of the Macan EV prototype. The images reveal heavily camouflaged test cars that will soon hit the road for rear-world trials. Over the course of the next 2 years, the cars will covered around 3 million kms in varying conditions. Prior to this, the development work was being carried out using virtual simulations to test the car's aerodynamics, energy management, operation and acoustics.

The Macan EV will be the first model to be based on Porsche's PPE electric vehicle architecture. The company aims to create the sportiest electric SUVs in its segment.

Porsche's SUV sales increased by 38% compared to the same period last year.

Porsche has announced that it sold 154 cars in India in the first quarter of 2021, registering a sales growth of 52% over the same period last year.

According to the company, new launches including the introduction of the new Panamera contributed to the spike in sales. Till the end of March, Porsche is said to have sold one new car on average every week.

Fuelled by a record number of Macan sales, Porsche's SUV sales increased by 38% compared to the same period last year.

The sports car segment, which includes the 911, 718 Boxster and the 718 Cayman, also registered growth in the first quarter. Sports car sales rose by 26%.

Porsche has launched the Macan and Macan S facelifts in India at Rs. 69.98 lakh and Rs. 85.03 lakh respectively.

The Macan comes with LED headlamps, redesigned front grille and alloy wheels up to 21-inch in size. At the back, the Macan gets connected LED tail lights with integrated Porsche lettering in the middle portion. The car can be ordered in four new exterior colours – Mamba Green Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic, Miami Blue and Crayon. The insides feature a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, leather and Alcantara upholstery and a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel.

The Macan will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine developing 249 BHP and 370 Nm and is claimed to accelerate to 100 km/h from a standstill in 6.5 seconds when equipped with the optional Sport Chrono Package. Porsche says that the car will reach a top speed of 227 km/h. The Macan S, on the other hand, comes with a 3.0-liter, turbocharged V6 engine developing 349 BHP and 480 Nm. The 0-100 km/h speed is claimed to be 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 254 km/h.

Porsche claims that it has tweaked the chassis for better stability and comfort. The Macan gets all-wheel drive with Porsche Traction Management system, mixed-size tyres and updated brakes.

The next generation Porsche Macan will be fully electric. It will be Porsche's first all-electric SUV and is expected to go into production at the start of the next decade.

Like the Taycan, the next generation Macan will be based on the Porsche PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture developed in collaboration with Audi and it could feature an 800-volt electric drive technology. The new Macan will be built at Porsche's Leipzig facility.

The company plans to invest 6 billion euros in electric mobility by 2022 and by 2025, 50% of all new Porsche vehicles could have an electric drive system. Over the next 10 years, Porsche plans to shift its focus on petrol and plug-in hybrid models along with purely electric sports cars. 

In February 2018, the company had announced that it would no longer produce diesel powered cars due to change in customer preferences and stricter emission norms.