Porsche Macan spied

9 May, 2012 5:59pm Damion Smy Comments

Undisguised prototype of Porsche's 'baby Cayenne' has been caught by our spy photographers

These are the very first undisguised pictures of the all-new Porsche Macan ahead of its launch next year. It's based on the same platform as the Audi Q5, and the Macan is a smaller and more fuel efficient SUV that will slot below the Porsche Cayenne in the range.

These pictures show that the Macan will look much like a shrunken Cayenne, but with a far lower and more curved roofline. There’s the same sculpted body, with elongated headlamps integrated into sculpted wheelarches, while the rear end has been covered up to obscure the detailing. Up front, the LED running lights beneath the headlamps and air intakes are the same as the Cayenne's, too.

The Macan will be wider than the Q5 to give it a sportier stance, while the rear end gets a more steeply raked windscreen. The curved windows in the C-pillars and decorative chrome surrounds are familiar cues from the Cayenne.

The model spied here has five doors, but a sportier three-door version is expected to be built to give Porsche a rival to the Range Rover Evoque Coupe.

The Macan will use more efficient, smaller capacity engines than its bigger brother. These are sourced from Audi but have been re-engineered by Porsche.

The flagship is likely to use a 345bhp turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 sending power to all four wheels through a seven-speed PDK gearbox. Performance should be impressive and a sub-five second 0-62mph time can be expected.

The more efficient models will still be fast, and are likely to use a new 2.4-litre flat-four engine Porsche is busy developing for its 'baby Boxster' sports car. The flat-flour will be crucial in keeping the brand’s core identity while offering performance and efficiency, as well as a distinctive exhaust note.

Like the Cayenne, there will also be diesel and hybrid models. The latter is likely to use Audi's 2.0 TFSI petrol engine mated to an electric motor, just like the forthcoming Audi Q5 Hybrid.

Expect the Macan to use Porsche’s PASM and torque-vectoring technologies to offer class-leading grip and handling, plus a choice of ride height and suspension settings. There will be bigger brakes than the Q5, larger wheel and tyre combinations and quicker steering.

The Macan, which will be built on its own line in Leipzig in Germany, not only expands the Porsche range but will helps it hit EU emissions targets for niche manufacturers, which means reducing average emissions by 25 per cent, compared to 2007, by 2015.

The Porsche Macan goes on sale in late 2013, and is expected to start from around £35,000.

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Submitted by Drive71 on Wed, 2012-05-09 22:07.

I know this was supposed to be the main competitor as the evoque but now I've seen a physical picture it's not isn't the same league as the Range Rover Evoque. The front end looks typical Porsche but the rear end looks a real boring mish mash. Then there the name it sounds like something you would order from an Indian takeaway. Granted there will be a bigger engine than the evoque but the SD4 evoque has more than enough grunt for everyday. driving. The Porsche has a 3 litre v6 , great if you have money to burn with the way petrol prices are going you'd be mad. Just look at the side profile of the car how boring, nobody would give you a second look. At least the evoque makes a bold statement whether you like the angled roof or not,personally I think it's fab...looks like RR have it in the bag.

Submitted by GreenFlag on Wed, 2012-05-09 22:31.

Drive71 - They say one shouldn't show a fool an unfinished job because he'll make a stupid comment. Well, you've been shown the unfinished Macan and you've made your stupid comment.

Submitted by Drive71 on Wed, 2012-05-09 23:19.

At least I managed to only do one post instead of two...who's the fool?. The car looks 90 percent finished to me, they may stick bigger wheels on it a change a couple of parts on the back end but that's not going to alter the overall design. I stand by the comments, it only looks good from the front. The side angle and rear angle look dull. Is it just me??

Submitted by elvinm5 on Thu, 2012-05-10 00:37.

I agree with Drive71. It is ugly !
True- its not fully production model wise, adjustments will be made. But they will mostly be minor ones. An Evoque will kill it in looks, but not on engineering - engine etc.

Submitted by Drive71 on Thu, 2012-05-10 00:57.

A quote from a reader of motor trend.com

"Porsche is getting uglier and more pedestrian by the day"

Is this guy another fool ?, Evoque has futuristic sharp clean angular lines,lets be honest what other car makes you do a double take at the moment?Macan has overly long bonnet and bulbous rear end.
Thanks for the constructive input Elvin, green flag must be having an off day!

Submitted by Drive71 on Thu, 2012-05-10 03:24.

Take a Porsche front end. Now add the rear end of a black cab. "taxi". There you have it the new Macan , apart from you have nearly a two year wait to flag it down.lol.

Submitted by drive on Thu, 2012-05-10 11:25.

I like it and I don't like the evoque, sorry.

Submitted by drive on Thu, 2012-05-10 12:02.

I like it and I don't like the evoque, sorry.

Submitted by frenchpress2 on Thu, 2012-05-10 13:57.

Personally I like the look of the Macan(not sure about the name) and generally all these small SUV type cars.
I hope they offer a stop start, frugal diesel engine with plenty of ommph!

Submitted by fof9l on Thu, 2012-05-10 17:11.

It's not ugly, it's just plain boring! The back end could be mistaken for a Mazda.

Its real beauty may be in how it performs and stands up to wear and tear, but we won't know that till two or three years after it comes out. Let's revisit this topic in 2015.

Submitted by BEREAL on Fri, 2012-05-11 03:06.

AN UGLY Q5 I FEEL SORRY FOR THE BADGE !

Submitted by wilsonlaidlaw on Fri, 2012-05-11 12:10.

Soon to be seen with yummie mummies behind the wheel, at a school near you.

Doesn't matter what it looks like or how much petrol it uses, it has a Porsche badge on the front, so it will sell like hot cakes. I actually think it is a little better looking than the Q5, with its hideous "nod to the pre-war GP cars" grille.

Wilson

Submitted by jakeb1 on Fri, 2012-05-11 13:34.

It maybe badge 3.0T on the Audi S4 but its actually a supercharged engine?

Submitted by drive on Fri, 2012-05-11 15:43.

Audi is boring but not a Porche

Submitted by drive on Fri, 2012-05-11 16:06.

Audi is boring but not a Porche

Submitted by minicoopers69 on Fri, 2012-05-11 21:42.

You know what they say about people who don't like Porsches: they don't have a Porsche.

Submitted by Richardcr on Fri, 2012-05-11 22:02.

What a sad waste of an opportunity.

Submitted by roundaaron on Fri, 2012-05-11 23:04.

the rear end is so ugly, also the taillights are ugly too.
comeon porsche, use your imagination and stop copy from cayenne.

Submitted by CaterhamR500 on Sat, 2012-05-12 17:37.

At last, a superb Q5 without Audi photocopy design, and for only £5k more!? This is gonna sell big numbers.

Submitted by Spaceshift on Mon, 2012-05-14 11:34.

Love the Evoque- fantastic design! But, if you love to drive and all
things connected, then this thing will wi

Submitted by Spaceshift on Mon, 2012-05-14 12:48.

Love the Evoque- fantastic design! But, if you love to drive and all
things connected, then this thing will wipe the floor with all
comers(Evoque incl). Just the basic hardware alone is top notch.
Your talking some thing that goes about its biz not to shy of a 911
or Boxster! As for the design. You can't see the rear end as it is
intended to look. So forget it. It'll def look way more trick than any Audi SUV. I don't think the Evoque will have anything to worry about though. It's such a complete all-rounder- especially the
reputable LR drivetrain for that authentic off road capability- all
rapped up in an amazing shell. The premium compact SUV market
can easily deal with another model- especially from a maker like
Porsche. These boys reckon that if it wasn't for Cayanne, they
would prob have gone under instead of being one of the worlds
most profitable car makers, who just so happen to make 911.
But then I'm just a petrol head.. Love to own the Evoque but would prob wanna drive the Porsche all day long!

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Submitted by Drive71 on Wed, 2012-05-16 22:08.

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Submitted by rossb2 on Sat, 2012-05-19 13:54.

There is no way Porsche would release a car that ugly, & with those cheap alloys. It looks like a Hyundai. I think I will reserve judgement until the finished product is released. The indicators look silly too.

@Panamera_4ever , nice to see you figured out how to use the paste function.

Submitted by sgtgrash on Fri, 2012-05-25 17:53.

There are models from Porsche I like and those I do not. The Panamera, Cayenne and now the Macan all fit into the latter category. They share the same design cues, they are all amorphous globs of mush. If I were in the market for a Porsche, and believe me I am not, I would choose the rakish Cayman S...

As for PANTS'amera. maybe he is indicative of the type of person who is currently purchasing these vehicles. In which case if I were Mr Porsche, I'd fire the entire marketing department followed shortly thereafter by the design department because clearly, neither of them have a bloody clue....

Submitted by Mike_the_Trike on Tue, 2012-05-29 12:37.

But having seen the stupid comments, I'll refrain.

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Submitted by Dithane on Fri, 2012-07-06 05:08.

Of course - it's the new 2013 Nissan Juke - revised and prettified.
The Porsche version will no doubt benefit from a Nissan diesel.
:-D