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New Macan to be Porsche’s Most Affordable Model

The entry price into Porsche's playground just became a bit more affordable. The German car maker confirmed it has added a new entry-level model to its Macan SUV range that is priced from $76,610 (plus on-road costs), making it the cheape


The entry price into Porsche's playground just became a bit more affordable.

The German car maker confirmed it has added a new entry-level model to its Macan SUV range that is priced from $76,610 (plus on-road costs), making it the cheapest Porsche since 1985 when the 944 cost just under $50k.

The simply-named Macan is unique among the range in that is powered by a 2.0-litre four cylinder turbo engine, whereas existing models have a V6 in either petrol or diesel configurations.

It is the same engine as that used among a variety of models in the Volkswagen group, including the latest-generation Audi A4 and the Q5 SUV which the Macan shares its basic underpinnings with. In the Porsche, it produces 185kW of power and 370Nm of torque, which is enough to launch it from 0-100km in 6.7 seconds (or 6.5 seconds when equipped with the optional Sport Chrono package) and on to a top speed of 229km/h all the while consuming a claimed average of 7.4L/100km of premium unleaded.

Like all other Macan variants, the entry-level model has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive transmission as standard.

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