2025 Porsche Macan review
If you are looking for a compact crossover with sports car-like performance, the Porsche Macan is one of the best choices on the market. Living up to its maker’s reputation, the Macan boasts excellent handling with quick steering response, confident braking, and a range of powerful trim levels that include the 434-horsepower GTS. Inside, the Macan has a high-tech vibe with the latest in advanced comfort and driver-assistance technology. While the Macan has not changed dramatically since it was first introduced ten years ago, Porsche now offers the Macan Electric, which we list separately.
Explore the evolution of the Porsche Macan
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First generation Porsche Macan
When the Macan came to market in 2015, it was the second SUV from Porsche, following its larger sibling, the Cayenne. At the time, its 400-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine made it one of the most powerful and highest-performing crossover SUVs available. Like other models in the lineup, the Macan featured a quick-shifting Porsche PDK transmission, a sport-tuned suspension, and a torque-vectoring rear differential. It even had an air suspension that could increase ground clearance for off-road adventures. Additional trims and more powerful engines were added over the last ten years, including the 434-horsepower GTS, which is still available today.
In addition to delivering outstanding performance and handling, the Macan features a premium cabin with high-end materials and an intuitive infotainment system. Seats are comfortable with impressive support for dynamic driving; however, the Macan doesn’t have the rear-seat legroom or cargo space of some of its rivals.
In 2024, Porsche added an electric version of the Macan (covered separately), and after the 2026 model year, the gas-powered version will be discontinued.
Model highlights
Second SUV in the Porsche lineup
Twin-turbo V6 in Macan GTS (added in 2020)
Performance-focused Macan T (added in 2023)
10.9-inch touchscreen display (added in 2019)
Apple CarPlay® (added in 2017)
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2015 - present
2026 Porsche Macan
2025 Porsche Macan
2024 Porsche Macan
2023 Porsche Macan
Highlights
Macan T added to the lineup
Adaptive cruise control became standard
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2022 Porsche Macan
Highlights
Revised interior design
More powerful base engine
Turbo trim discontinued
Previous year's Turbo engine now in GTS
Previous year's GTS engine now in S
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2021 Porsche Macan
2020 Porsche Macan
Highlights
Turbo and GTS return to lineup with more power
Tungsten carbide-coated brakes available
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2019 Porsche Macan
Highlights
More powerful V6 for S trims
Updated interior design
New 10.9-inch touchscreen display
Revised exterior styling
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2018 Porsche Macan
2017 Porsche Macan
Highlights
New trims include a base model, GTS, and Turbo
Added standard driver-assist equipment
Apple CarPlay® standard
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2016 Porsche Macan
Highlights
Tri-zone climate control standard
Surround-view camera system available
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2015 Porsche Macan
Reliability
RepairPal gave the Porsche Macan an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Porsche Macan 15th out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Porsche Macan is $829, compared to an average of $599 for Luxury Compact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Porsche Macan owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 1.2 times for Luxury Compact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Porsche Macan, compared to an average of 10% for Luxury Compact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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