Overview of the Porsche Macan GTS: A Best-Selling Compact SUV
Compact SUVs are popular in the United States, and it’s no surprise that Porsche’s best-selling vehicle is the Macan, a performance-oriented SUV that offers a thrilling driving experience. The Macan GTS is one of its many variants, offering a balance of performance and daily usability. With a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 360 horsepower and a taut suspension, the Macan GTS is a performance-oriented version of a performance-oriented SUV that lives up to its Porsche badge.
What’s New for 2018?
Porsche has made no significant changes or updates to the 2017 Macan GTS.
Pricing
The base price for the Macan GTS is $68,250, while the price as tested is $77,255.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Macan GTS is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine that delivers 360 horsepower and is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Macan GTS offers dynamic charms that go beyond outright speed, and its balance offers a thrilling and athletic driving experience. The Macan GTS comes with adaptive dampers, stiffer anti-roll bars, and larger front disc brakes from the Macan Turbo, while optional torque vectoring adds to its composure on the road.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The Macan GTS’s EPA-rated fuel economy is 17/23 city/highway mpg.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Macan GTS features a standard leather package, sport seats with Alcantara inserts, and GTS logos on the headrests. A red tachometer gauge face, special upholstery stitching, and red seatbelts are available as an optional interior package. The rear seat is a bit tight for two adult passengers, but flipping it down increases cargo space to 53 cubic feet.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Macan GTS comes with Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment interface and a Sound Package Plus stereo with eight speakers, USB ports, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth. An optional in-dash navigation system adds a hard-drive-based system, satellite-image overlays, and dynamic route calculation. Apple CarPlay is standard, but a 4G LTE Wi-Fi system is optional.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Macan GTS’s crash-test ratings are available on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The Macan GTS comes with a four-year/50,000-mile warranty, while older vehicles may be eligible for coverage under a manufacturer’s Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program.
Specifications
The 2017 Porsche Macan GTS is a front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback. Its base price is $68,250, while the price as tested is $77,255. It features a twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, and direct fuel injection. The Macan GTS has a wheelbase of 110.5 inches, a length of 184.7 inches, a width of 76.1 inches, and a height of 63.6 inches. Its curb weight is 4492 pounds, and its EPA-rated fuel economy is 17/23 city/highway mpg.
Conclusion
The Porsche Macan GTS offers a thrilling driving experience with its performance-oriented engine and taut suspension. Its balance offers dynamic charms that go beyond speed, making it a good daily driver as well. The Macan GTS’s blend of performance and usability puts it on Car and Driver’s 10Best list for 2018.
