7.8
2023 Porsche Macan T review
T for Touring. The new, more focused Macan variant drives like a baby GTS, which could make it the new pick of the now four-strong line-up.
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James Wong
Porsche Macan vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Porsche Macan
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Porsche Macan T
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
75L
698 to 773 km
90L
612 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$93,800 - $141,700
$89,240 - $117,540
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Focused, engaging feel behind the wheel
- Pretty competitive pricing, decent inclusions
- 2.0L engine offers plenty of performance
Misses
- Ticking options can still get pricey
- Lacking assistance tech as standard
- Tight back seat and boot for the segment
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$5,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$7,630)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,050)
- Carbon Side Blades (+$2,800)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- Sound & Comfort Package (+$7,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 - 2894 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.9L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 195kW - 324kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5700 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 550Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 1900 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.2 | 15.5 | |
