
- #911 gts come with sport chrono vs sport chrono plus full#
- #911 gts come with sport chrono vs sport chrono plus plus#
Porsche dropped this model’s standard adaptive air suspension 15 millimetres below the base Macan’s steel sprung setup. Practicality in mind, the engine’s auto start-stop system is one of the most effective I’ve tested, shutting off every time you stop, even repeatedly in near standstill, bumper-to-bumper traffic, unless the air conditioning is blasting or the Macan is in Sport mode, while restarting is almost seamless.īack to performance, while a powerhouse off the line with only 5.2 seconds needed to achieve 100 km/h (or 5.0 with the Sport Chrono package), the GTS’ upgrades are more about improved balance and at-the-limit handling prowess. It’s not quite the auditory delight of the hopped-up Audi SQ5 or the even more fantastic-sounding Jaguar F-PACE, but some will appreciate that you can press an exhaust button on the Porsche Macan GTS’ lower console to kill all the raucous and make the vehicle easy to live with day to day. Notably, the “full-sounding” standard sport exhaust is exhilarating, particularly the raspy gurgle of back pressure when letting off the throttle. Either way, it’s an especially intelligent system that lets you individually soften the shock setting while maintaining top-level engine performance, making this the SUV to beat over rougher surfaces where the extra wheel travel of a more compliant setup actually improves performance, not to mention ride quality, of course.
#911 gts come with sport chrono vs sport chrono plus plus#
The GTS’ quick-shifting, paddle-actuated, 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission gets pulled up from the S (the base model uses a regular 7-speed automatic) and features Comfort and Sport modes, plus the addition of Sport Plus mode if equipped with the previously noted Sport Chrono package. The increased output is noticeable in intensity even if the mere 0.2-second improvement in 0-100km/h acceleration times isn’t. The GTS slots between the 340-horsepower S and 400-horsepower Turbo in performance and price: It uses a 360-horsepower version of the former’s 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 and retails for $73,100. While this news is likely exciting for first-time Porsche buyers, those looking for a more traditional Zuffenhausen experience yet still needing 5-door utility will want to turn their eyes toward the new 2017 Macan GTS, the 10th Porsche model to benefit from the Gran Turismo Sport treatment.
#911 gts come with sport chrono vs sport chrono plus full#
As usual, the options list is long and thorough, with full LED headlamps now available on all trims.

Meanwhile, the Porsche Macan S gets a $2,000 price bump to $59,200, and the window sticker for the top-line Macan Turbo grows by $2,400 to $85,800, but not without a completely redesigned infotainment system plus new standard features across the line that include a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, and lane departure warning, as well as improved handling and better road contact via a reengineered steering controller. It’s like a detuned Volkswagen Golf R, only larger and heavier with a lot more luxury and prestige for only slightly more coin.

When combined with a near 100kg lighter curb weight of 1,770 kg, it results in a sporty 0-100km/h sprint of 6.7 seconds (6.5 with the Sport Chrono package), yet fuel economy ratings are 11.6L/100km city and 9.3L/100km highway.

A new $52,700 base trim level drops the cost of entry by $4,500 while adding a fuel-efficient 2.0L turbo capable of delivering 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The new 2017 Porsche Macan, the luxury brand’s most affordable model, sinks to new lows ― in pricing at least.
