2023 Porsche Macan

Overview

The Porsche Macan was first seen in November 2013 and went on sale in the United States in 2014 as 2015 model year car. It was going to be called the Cajun originally, but changed the name to Macan before launch. Originally, Porsche launched the Macan S and the Macan Turbo. The second model year, 2016, didn’t bring many changes to the Macan, aside from three-zone climate control becoming standard. But 2017 gave us a new trim, the Porsche Macan GTS, designed to fit between the two launch models with its 3.0 twin-turbo V6 and slightly more boost pressure than the S. It also had standard PASM adaptive suspension paired with air springs. Porsche added a 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo model as the Macan entry point. All models got Porsche's superb seven-speed PDK and electro-mechanical power steering, a double wishbone front suspension and what Porsche calls a “self tracking trapezoidal link” suspension in the rear. All Macans get six-piston front brake calipers and single-piston floating rear clampers. Those calipers are putting the squeeze on 13.8-inch front rotors on the Macan S and 14.2-inchers on the Macan GTS and Turbo. Rear rotors are 13 inches on the S and GTS, while the Turbo gets the bigger 14-inch rear pizzas.

In July 2018, Porsche unveiled a new facelift for the Macan range. The 2019 Porsche Macan update included refreshed exterior styling that includes updated front and rear bumpers, new taillamps that span the width of the liftgate, and new wheel designs. Porsche also gave us another update to for the 2022 model year. While this isn’t a full redesign, the Macan got some notable tweaks to its exterior, interior and mechanicals. Across the 2022 Macan lineup, Porsche gave buyers more powerful engine options compared to 2021 models. Things have stayed the same for the 2023 model year, with very few changes, with the only notable change being that Porsche added a Macan T trim to the lineup which features an adaptive suspension as well as the brand's popular Sport Chrono package, which includes a set of driving modes and a launch-control feature. The Macan T is powered by the base Macan's 261-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Previous Years: 2022 Porsche Macan Lineup

What's Coming In 2024

The reason we haven't seen many updates for the 2023 Porsche Macan range is because a monumental change is coming as soon as 2024 (although there are rumors it will be delayed till 2025). While the Macan is the top selling Porsche the biggest change to the Macan is going to be the move to electrification. Prototypes for Porsche's electric Macan have been spotted revealing a number of new design elements bound for the production model and Porsche is expected to give us details in the coming months. The electric Macan will be a 2024 model and we bet it is going to be a cracking car and the choice for Porsche urbanites everywhere. The bodywork should be standard Macan fiar, but with a new front and rear facia to differentiate it. The electric powertrain will be new to the Macan lineup, and it will be one of the first models to ride on a new electric platform shared by Porsche and Audi.