2021 Porsche Macan Turbo SUV

The 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo doesn’t spot a significant overhaul in terms of aesthetics. However, chances are the engines on offer will be tuned to pump out more horses, no official figures are not available yet. But we have some information that it will get around 15 horsepower more than the 2020 model. Even though the “Power Bump” isn’t exactly the most exciting part. The chances of 2021 Porsche Macan being the last of the Macan’s with an IC (Internal Combustion) engine is high. With the fast-paced results of Porsche in it’s Electrical R&D, they’re anticipating to offer a fully hybrid Macan by 2022.

Even though there’s competition from other brands, Porsche doesn’t have to be worried about it because of its legacy and following. Walking out into the realms of borderline criticism, we think some worthy competition for this German Stud would be these Bad Boys 2020 BMW X3 M Competition, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63, 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR. Go ahead, for some mind-boggling numbers and gut-wrenching speeds.

The Macan Turbo, for 2021, will continue to be offered in a single trim. Unlike every other car manufacturer, Porsche’s are about boxer engines, perfect balance, and everything that will make you go faster on each corner around the track. In contrast, you don’t get a Naturally Aspirated Boxer engine, not even as an option for the Macan lineup. In the Macan Turbo, the mill on offer is a potent 2.9L Twin-Turbocharged V6. There’s also the optional Sport Chrono Package, which can easily trim down a few milliseconds off of your 0-60 and quarter-mile runs.

Trim	2020 Porsche Macan Turbo
MSRP (AWD)	$83,600
Key Features	Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
	Four-point brake lights
	10.9˝ touchscreen display
	Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
	Tri-zone climate control
	Heated steering wheel
	Tail lightbar
	Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential
	BOSE Surround Sound System(optional)
	Burmester Surround Sound System(optional)

Macan Turbo, the most potent Macan on offer, can give fierce competition to some supercars on the road, with its 434hp engine and every bit of aids to make you go that much faster is worth every penny you pay.

Porsche is among one of the oldest connoisseurs of the world’s automobile history, and it shows in the Macan as well. Macan has lived up well to earn the people's trust as one of the ‘Most Reliable Luxury SUV’ on sale. The high ratings received by the Macan over the last five years on “J.D.Power” is proof of that.

Reliability and Ownership Costs

You’re buying a Porsche, so you already know how to spend your money. With the Macan, you won’t have to worry about any sudden mishaps as the car has been rated very highly by users for its reliability. The car was first announced in 2010 and introduced to the world in 2015. And, the amount of time spent on R&D has paid off well for Porsche. The car needs service every 10,000miles, which is excellent, even if you have to do long drives with your Macan.

To give you an idea of expenses over your Macan Turbo over five years, assuming that you clock in at least 15,000miles per year in your Macan. You will be spending a sum of nearly $50,500 for fuel, insurance, maintenance, and repairs. The Turbo also depreciates quickly in value at the rate of 11% every year, the total depreciation for 5-years put in the monetary form will be around $46,500. 

Warranty

Criteria	Period
Limited warranty	Four Year/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty	2 Year/Unlimited miles
24-hour roadside assistance	One Year/10,000 mile

Porsche has increased its warranty cover recently, and the 2021 buyers can undoubtedly benefit from it. Even though the Powertrain Warranty is seemingly less, the PDK is Porsche’s in-house Automatic gear system; they not only perform well, they are reliable too. You can easily find a very long list of Porsche cars using the PDK.

Miles Per Dollar

The miles per dollar or MPD for the “Porsche Macan Turbo” will be calculated based on the division of the total cost of 5-year ownership with an average of 15,000 miles every year. The Macan Turbo will deliver around 0.77 miles for every dollar spent over a 5-year ownership period.

If you’re looking for a fun family car with the character that can be pushed to the limits with enough power available on, then the Macan Turbo will be enough for you. Only at the extreme limits can one experience the beauty of the power available, which isn’t the taste for everyone. The Macan Turbo offers the familiar Porsche characteristics in a bigger frame and more seats to score not only the right family car but also complete hoon for your weekend getaways or drives on open mountain roads.

Is buying a used car Porsche Macan Turbo a good idea?

Buying a used Porsche Macan Turbo is a good choice, the lower cost can be money you could’ve saved. Porsche Macan is a very reliable car and is said to run up to 1,60,000miles with no hassle when adequately maintained. Chances are most of these cars wouldn’t even have seen the 50,000miles mark. Just pull out the service records of the vehicle you’re about to buy, check for accident history, look for significant repairs, and before finalizing things, have a good “Porsche Mechanic” to check out the car as well.

Porsche’s performance is something we have always talked about and would like to continue doing, so; The Porsche Macan Turbo is no different, an SUV it handles like a sports car. Attacking corners is the natural territory of the Macan; the body roll is so low that you might pinch yourself. The use of an adaptive suspension system and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) works in unison to ensure that the suspension loads up well enough to counteract the G-Force endured by the body. In the straights, the “Macan Turbo” isn’t just stable and fun, but comfortable too.

The potent 2.9L twin-turbo V6 under the hood is capable of pushing a staggering 434hp and 406 lb-ft of torque output. The torque production starts kicking in as low as 1800rpms giving it a high range of power production; this proves useful in daily traffic situations and joy on empty roads. The pedal travel is not much of a problem with responsive feedback available at the tap.

Now purists have had an issue with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic PDK ever since its introduction, but the gear ratios and tuning with the V6 feels natural. The excellent gear ratios make upshifting on the throttle and downshift on braking very linear and smooth. The transmission in sports mode gives a rush of adrenaline, and the perfect weight distribution makes it all the more fun to drive.

Models	Porsche Macan Turbo	BMW X3 M Competition	Mercedes AMG GLC 63	Jaguar F-Pace SVR
MSRP	$83,600	$76,900	$73,750	$80,600
Engine	2.9L Twin-Turbo V6	3.0L Turbo Inline 6	4.0L Twin Turbo V8	5.0L Supercharged V8
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	7-Speed PDK Automatic	8-Speed STEPTRONIC	9-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Power	434hp@5,700rpm	503hp@5,950rpm	469hp@5,500rpm	550hp@6,500rpm
Torque	406lb-ft@1,800rpm	442lb-ft@2,600rpm	479lb-ft@1,750rpm	502lb-ft@2,500rpm

The Brit dominates this competition by offering a V8 in the F-Pace SVR; it produces the highest power figures. BMW provides the old reliable inline-6 that has the second-highest output among the players. Porsche equips the smallest engine out of the lot, but fret not as the low power figures don’t translate to lacking performance.

2021 Porsche Macan Turbo Acceleration And Braking Performance

The “Porsche Macan Turbo” with the optional Chrono Package sprints 0-60 MPH dash in under a staggering 4 seconds, which simply is on supercar territory. One healthy dab of your foot and you can quickly shake up the internal organs of your co-passengers for sure. The Turbo without any add-ons can accelerate from 0-60 in just 4.1 seconds

All this power comes with the right kind of braking set up as well. The brake rotors in the front size up at 15.4-inches rotors while the rear gets 14-inches rotors. You even have the option to improve the brakes using Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) option.

Models	Porsche Macan Turbo	BMW X3 M Competition	Mercedes AMG GLC 63	Jaguar F-Pace SVR
0-60 MPH	4.1 sec	4.0 sec	3.8 sec	4.1 sec
Quarter Mile	12.4 sec	11.6 sec	11.7 sec	12.3* sec
Top Speed	167 MPH	155 MPH	155 MPH	176 MPH
60-0 MPH	N/A	112 ft	N/A	N/A

The AMG division takes the win here with the fastest acceleration from 0-60, however, the M division strong arms the AMG in the quarter-mile setting the quickest quarter-mile time. It is a compelling tie for the first position between the Beemer and Merc due to their astounding performance. Jaguar might have equipped the F-Pace with a V8, but the puny V6 in the Porsche Macan keeps up with its adversary tying up in the runners up position.

All the performance on offer comes at a price, and that would be low in class MPG. At a Combined MPG of 20, the Porsche Macan offers some fuel-efficient figures that are serious worth for the money. Even though the car has a decent MPG, it still has a high range compared to that of the competition with a 19.8-gallon tank.

Model	Porsche Macan Turbo	BMW X3 M Competition	Mercedes AMG GLC 63	Jaguar F-Pace SVR
MPG (City)	18	14	16	16
MPG (Highway)	23	19	22	21
MPG (Combined)	20	16	18	18
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gallons	17.2 gallons	17.4 gallons	21.7 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)	337/436/396 miles	241/327/275 miles	278/383/313 miles	347/456/390 miles

The X3 M sips on petrol like it’s a Friday night party offering the lowest fuel efficiency figures among its peers. The AMG GLC 63 and F-Pace SVR both have similar fuel efficiency figures making it a tie yet again. Porsche shines in this competition, offering the best in class fuel efficiency.

Since the 2021 Porsche Macan is a carryover model, we don’t expect to see significant changes in the interior. The already luxurious interiors of the Macan might see a few more additions or improvements in terms of material. Most probably, there will be an increase in space for the rear row to offer more room for the rear passengers. The seats support you in the right places paired with an 8-way automatically adjustable feature along with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel that makes long-distance traveling that much easier. 

The rear 3-seater bench does seem welcoming to seat three adults in the rear, but the space available will not offer comfort and make the occupants squirm with uneasiness. A decent headroom is possible even in the back, making it easy to accommodate tall passengers; however, the lack of legroom available might cramp their knees if a 6ft plus adult occupies the front seat.

Model	Porsche Macan Turbo	BMW X3 M Competition	Mercedes AMG GLC 63	Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	N/A	41.1/40.3/57.6	37.8/57.3/40.8	37.8/57.7/40.3
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	N/A	39.1/56.0/36.4	38.5/56.5/37.3	37.5/55.8/37.2

The interiors available in these crossovers offer somewhat similar space in the cabin. Mercedes offers the most extended range of comfort and luxury features among all the competition. At the same time, the BMW has excellent build quality with a minimalist cabin design that is very appealing.

How’s the 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo’s infotainment system?

Even though advanced, the infotainment system still retains enough of the chunky buttons to give you the right feel. The infotainment system comes standard with Apple Carplay and Android connectivity.

It also houses the Porsche Communication Management system (PCM), which can is customizable in multiple ways. For 2021, a 14-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo accompanied with a Burmester surround-sound system might become a standard offering.

The realization that we have been reviewing a compact SUV just hit us. The car has a gentle giant appeal to it. With curvy body panels with almost zero presence of edges, the car is very sporty to look at, yet the dimensions make the car stand out in a crowd. It reminds us of a baby Cayenne every time we look at it. Porsche has borrowed various design cues from the Cayenne in modeling the Macan. The short overhangs at the front and rear ensure that the car handles inclined surfaces pretty quickly. Except for some subtle visual cues on the exterior, there won’t be any significant change for the 2021 Porsche Macan.

Model	Porsche Macan Turbo	BMW X3 M Competition	Mercedes AMG GLC 63	Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Curb Weight	4293 lbs	4034 lbs	4475 lbs	4395 lbs
Length	184.9"	185.9"	184.2"	186.5"
Width	76.2"	74.4"	76.0"	81.5"
Height	63.9"	66.0"	63.8"	65.7"
Ground Clearance	7.4"	8.0"	6.1"	8.4"
Wheelbase	110.5"	112.1"	113.1"	113.1"

Even though the car weighs more than the opponents, it isn’t apparent due to the agile handling and the power on offer. In terms of dimension, the Macan Turbo is almost on par with its opponents.

The NHTSA and IIHS are to give ratings to the baby Porsche, but we believe it will carry along the Porsche characteristics in this department. However, the 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo will be armed to the teeth when it comes to safety. Multiple airbags and ABS as a standard doesn’t even make for the quarter of what’s available. Naming a few relevant ones below:

• Brake Assist 
• Electronic Stability Control 
• Daytime Running 
• Lights (Optional) 
• Child Safety Locks Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors 
• Traction Control 
• Blind Spot Monitor (Optional) 
• Auto-Leveling Headlights 
• Lane Departure Warning (Optional) 
• Lane Keeping Assist (Optional)

The smallest SUV on offer from Porsche is the best selling Porsche for a reason. The Macan, despite it’s pricing and lower MPG, gets love from the crowd, mostly due to its no-nonsense Porsche genetics. The higher brand desirability of Porsche, along with the utility offered by the vehicle, has made it the success it is today.

2021 Porsche Macan Vs. 2020 BMW X3 M Competition

On paper, both the cars offer similar levels of performance, but in the real world, Macan makes better sense with the amount of tech on offer. The place where the Macan finds itself weak is in the Fuel Economy and the room available in the rear seats.

2021 Porsche Macan Vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG 63

The GLC AMG 63 does better in terms of ride comfort, and Value for Money on offer is the best. But it doesn’t feel comfortable or confident enough to be pushed in a corner. Even though fast in a line, it cannot keep up with Macan when it comes to offering a great driving experience.

The 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo is for those who want to have a peppy SUV, that can make you enter and exit a corner like a pro while ensuring the best safety measures for yourself and your family and needs to be able of some off-road drives, while in the country or mountains. The Macan Turbo is probably the pick of the lot for such people. The level of customization on offer is insane, but so are the costs incurred. End of the day, you will be happy to be driving home in the 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo.

If you’re someone who has some more time to wait for a Hybrid, then wait till 2022; maybe, just maybe, Porsche might release a Macan Hybrid.