2022 Porsche Macan

　　

2022 Porsche Macan Review

byRyan ZumMallenContributor

　　Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.

　　The 911 represents Porsche's undying commitment to sports cars, while the Taycan is the bold leap into the electrified future. But it's the automaker's SUV lineup that really keeps the lights on in Stuttgart. For every 911 that leaves the production line, Porsche sells two Macans. And make no mistake: The Macan is the enthusiast's SUV. We've enjoyed its quick acceleration and athletic response since the first versions hit public roads in 2015.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$218/mo  for Macan Base

　　Macan Base

　　4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) (Most Popular) - $54,900 MSRPS 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) - $65,400 MSRPGTS 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) - $79,900 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Now, for 2022, the Macan receives its second significant refresh with subtle styling tweaks and an increase in performance. Each 2022 Macan trim level is more powerful than last year's model. The base Macan's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine now makes 261 horsepower — up 13 hp — and the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 from last year's Macan S is gone, replaced by the twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 that previously drove the next-level GTS. Boasting 375 hp, the 2022 Macan S gets a boost of 27 hp. At the top of the performance heap is the Macan GTS, which enjoys the uprated 2.9-liter V6 from last year's discontinued Macan Turbo with 434 hp.

　　The 2021 Macan was the last vehicle in Porsche's lineup to feature the waterfall-of-hard-buttons center console design. This year, the Macan adopts Porsche's newest design philosophy, which might be described as "waterfall of haptic buttons." While we don't generally prefer a haptic touch panel to actual buttons, Porsche now at least groups the controls in logical clusters. As a plus, you also won't have a sea of blank buttons if you don't check every option box, but piano black plastic is notoriously difficult to keep clean. Also on deck are a selection of new steering wheels taken from the 911 portfolio and a lower-profile transmission shifter.

　　Unfortunately, these welcome upgrades aren't free. While the base Macan is only slightly more expensive than last year's equivalent, the S and GTS have had a significant hike. Buying a Macan wasn't inexpensive to begin with, and it's even less so for 2022. Nor has Porsche done anything to address the Macan's stingy amounts of rear passenger and cargo space. But overall the Macan still stands as the enthusiast's best pick for a small luxury SUV.

　　

Which Macan does zzdcar recommend?

The Macan S is the sweet spot of the Macan range if you're buying a Macan as a family hauler. It strikes a fine balance between sports car aspirations and everyday comfort, and the uprated engine offers a welcome boost in performance over the base model. The standard PASM system, which allows you to choose between softer and more aggressive suspension characteristics, certainly helps here too.

　　

Porsche Macan models

The 2022 Macan is a compact luxury SUV that comes in three trims: the base Macan, the sportier Macan S and the high-powered Macan GTS. The higher you go, the more power and features you get. All models come standard with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, known as PDK.

　　Engine specs are as follows:

　　Base Macan: turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (261 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) Macan S: turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (375 hp, 383 lb-ft) Macan GTS: turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 (434 hp, 405 lb-ft of torque) Macan

　　The entry-level Macan starts you off with:

　　LED headlights 19-inch wheels with all-season tires 10.9-inch touchscreen Integrated navigation system Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration USB-C charge ports (two front; two rear) Power-adjustable front seats Heated front seats Three-zone climate control Partial leather upholstery 10-speaker audio systemStandard safety features on all Macan models include:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)Macan S

　　Stepping up the performance, the Macan S introduces the following:

　　20-inch wheels 14-inch vented front brake discs with six-piston red aluminum calipers Adaptive suspension dampers (Porsche Active Suspension Management, or PASM) Partial leather and faux suede upholsteryHere are noteworthy optional packages on the base Macan and Macan S:

　　Sport Chrono package Dash-mounted analog and digital stopwatch Additional driving modes with control switch on steering wheel Launch control Premium package Upgraded headlights Premium 14-speaker surround-sound system Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Front and rear heated seats Premium Plus package Features from Premium package Panoramic sunroof Upgraded front seats with ventilation Macan GTS

　　The top-line GTS comes with:

　　21-inch black-painted wheels Upgraded brakes Adaptive air suspension (adjusts the Macan's ride height) GTS Sport front seats Leather and faux suede upholstery Sport exhaust systemThe highlight optional package for the Macan GTS is the GTS Sport package with:

　　Features from the Sport Chrono package 18-way adjustable sport seats Unique front and rear exterior design 21-inch wheels and high-performance tires Faux-suede heated steering wheel and headliner Carbon-fiber interior trim and doorsill guards Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (helps improve traction and agility)A huge variety of optional features are available throughout the Macan lineup. Here are some of the most significant stand-alone options:

　　Roof rails 360-degree parking camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Macan and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Wireless smartphone charging pad 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound system Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with driver controlling throttle and brakes) Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Macan and the car in front) Lane keeping assist (steers the Macan back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

　　zzdcar Latest Porsche Macan News

　　2024 Porsche Macan EV First Look: Same Name, Whole New Game

　　We Took a 2024 Porsche Macan EV Prototype on an Unofficial Range Test

　　Driven: The Porsche 911 S/T Is More Than the Sum of Its Amazing Parts

　　zzdcar Tested: Electric Car Range and Consumption