The new T-for-Touring mannequin is principally a base Macan with some extra efficiency and aesthetic trimmings.
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Porsche has a dizzying array of alphanumeric trim designations that it deploys usually to delineate its numerous fashions, every part from S to 4S to GTS to GT4 could be discovered on the rear ends of its vehicles and SUVs. For 2023, a kind of designations, T, for Touring, is discovering its approach onto a four-door mannequin for the primary time, the 2023 Porsche Macan T.
Positioned between the bottom Macan and the midrange Macan S, the Macan T packs the identical 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder discovered within the entry-level mannequin, delivering 261 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque by a regular seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.
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The German automaker says the powertrain is nice for a 5.8-second 0-to-60-mph sprint and a high velocity of 144 mph. Unsurprisingly, these are the identical manufacturing facility efficiency estimates as the usual Macan when fitted with the elective Sport Chrono Package that comes customary on this T. That’s a lot fast, but additionally nicely shy of extra highly effective variants just like the Macan Turbo, which hits 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds.
2023 Porsche Macan T Brings Touring Style to Germany’s Sharp-Handling SUV
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Even with its midrange energy figures, the Macan T figures to be fairly a dynamic performer. As a basic rule, Porsche’s compact Macan has lengthy been one of many best-handling crossover SUVs on the earth. With customary Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), T-specific antiroll bars and almost 130 fewer kilos burdening the entrance axle in contrast with V6-powered fashions, the 2023 Macan T ought to nonetheless be sharp to drive even with out splurging on the elective torque vectoring and air suspension.
Porsche has not introduced gas effectivity numbers for the T, however given its mechanical kinship, it is a secure wager these numbers will not stray removed from the unimpressive 19 miles per gallon metropolis, 25 mpg freeway and 21 mpg mixed EPA estimates of right now’s base Macan.
Beyond clocking the badge on its liftgate, you may spot the 2023 Macan T on the road by its dark-titanium-finish 20-inch Macan S design wheels, in addition to its contrasting gray-painted mirrors, spoiler and entrance fascia trim. (We’re unsure the latter is especially profitable on the lighter-colored mannequin proven in these pictures — a darker physique paint would possibly look extra cohesive.)
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On the within, the Macan T has a regular heated GT sport steering wheel, together with distinctive Sport-Tex stripe-pattern detailing on its customary eight-way energy seats. Embossed Porsche-badged headrests, silver stitching and particular black-aluminum Macan T sill plates spherical out the cabin modifications.
Porsche has not but introduced pricing for the T, however someplace proper round $60,000 appears cheap contemplating that such a beginning determine would cut up the bottom MSRPs of the vary’s closest fashions.
The 2023 Porsche Macan T will likely be out there to order early this spring.