For those who want the power of a Porsche sports car in the practicality of an SUV, the 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo is an excellent choice. The Macan is the smaller than the Porsche Cayenne, but it still has enough room for five people. It also has the muscular performance and styling you want from a Porsche. Just a few years after its introduction, the Macan became the brand’s top seller, and the Turbo’s powertrain makes it a popular option among Macan models.
Incredibly Stylish and Sleek
Looking at the 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo shows you a performance SUV that largely mimics the styling of the larger Cayenne. The exterior has a quick slope on the rear roof pillars, LED taillights, and a wraparound tailgate. The interior has rockers, knobs, switches, and buttons to keep it interesting. There’s also a bright LCD touchscreen that lets you control nearly everything about this vehicle. There is also an extensive list of custom trim options so you can completely personalize your Macan Turbo.
Powertrain
Going with the 2017 Macan Turbo over the other trim levels gives you similar styling and features to the other Macan models. However, it has a unique 3.6-liter V6 powertrain that reaches 164 miles per hour. This engine delivers 400 horsepower plus 406 pound-feet of torque. Normally, the Macan Turbo needs only 4.6 seconds to reach 60 mph; if you opt for Sport Chrono, this drops to 4.4 seconds. The performance is further enhanced by the electronically locking differential on the rear axle and torque-vectoring system. You can also get an air suspension and adaptive dampers if you want. The Porsche Macan Turbo can go off road with its 7.8-inch ground clearance, which increases to nine with that air suspension. If you plan to go off-road regularly, consider the off-road package; you may also want to consider larger tires and/or wheels, and summer tires.
Interior Comfort
Although you can fit five passengers in the 2017 Macan Turbo, you will likely want to stick to just four adults. The vehicle will treat you to numerous features to keep you comfortable, including front seats ranging from 8-way to 18-way power. The middle section of the rear seats can fold independently to create an armrest. Or you can split and fold the rear seats to extend the 17.7 cubic feet for cargo up to 53 cubes.
Excellent Technology
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Every single 2017 Porsche Macan comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, USB port, and 11 speakers. The Turbo model also has a navigation system complete with a music hard drive that integrates with the infotainment system that can also stream music via Aha Radio. You can also take advantage of Porsche Car Connect to remotely unlock or track your Macan Turbo from your smartphone. You can also upgrade your Macan Turbo to include features like 16 speakers of Burmester sound. The safety technology is also extensive with lane departure warning and a standard-feature rearview camera. Safety options include adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.
