Porsche Macan Facelift launched in India for Rs. 70 lakh
German automaker Porsche has launched the Macan Facelift in India at a starting price of Rs. 69.98 lakh. Unveiled in 2018, the Porsche Macan Facelift gets a wider look and a bunch of upgrades in the interiors and driving dynamics for a wonderful experience. Notably, the bookings for the SUV began back in June and deliveries are expected to commence soon. Here's more.
Porsche Macan Facelift: At a glance
The Porsche Macan Facelift comes with a revamped front grille, redesigned bumpers, dual exhausts, and 20-inch as well as 21-inch wheels with a host of customization options. The car gets an all-LED lighting setup, including the headlamps, DRLs, turn indicators, fog lamps, and taillights. It is available in Miami Blue, Mamba Green Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic, and Crayon color options.
Inside the cabin
Inside, the Porsche Macan Facelift gets a revised cabin with a new dashboard, an optional GT sports steering wheel, and optional Bose and Burmester sound systems. Talking about electronic features, the car gets three-zone climate control and a 10.9-inch full-HD touchscreen infotainment system with connectivity features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Power and performance
The standard Macan Facelift is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine which is capable of producing 252hp of power and 370Nm of peak torque. Meanwhile, there is also a more powerful Macan S model which is fueled by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 petrol engine that churns out 354hp power and 480Nm of torque. Moreover, both engines are mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Porsche Macan Facelift: On the road
On the safety front, the Porsche Macan Facelift gets disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with ABS, EBD, and traction control for better road handling. The car also gets an optional Sports Chrono package that offers an overall sportier riding experience with an upgraded gearbox for faster gear shifting and some additional riding modes.
Finally, what's the pocket pinch?
In India, the Porsche Macan Facelift starts at Rs. 69.98 lakh for the standard model and Rs. 85.03 lakh for the Macan S model. At this price point, the car goes up against rivals such as Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, and Jaguar F-Pace.
