5 REASONS WHY THE PORSCHE MACAN IS AN AWESOME SUV FOR FAMILY MEN

The high-performance porsche macan tackles school runs, supermarket trips and everything else in between.

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The high-performance porsche macan tackles school runs, supermarket trips and everything else in between.

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IT IS THE SPORTS CAR OF SUVS.

The typical sports utility vehicle (SUV) feels a bit too big and, at best, handles like an oversized hatchback for most drivers.

The Macan, on the other hand, is imbued with the agility of Porsche’s sports cars. Optional features such as Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) enable the Macan to slice through corners as nicely as its two-door siblings.

For added performance, the available Sport Chrono Package can be specified to endow the Macan with greater responsiveness and a sportier disposition.

So, despite its taller height and larger dimensions, the Porsche Macan driver will have the confidence to handle any situation he encounters.

THE PORSCHE MACAN HAS SPACE TO MATCH ITS PACE.

As fun and as dynamic as the Porsche 911, 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster are, they just aren’t designed to carry family men and their brood.

The Porsche Macan, however, has no trouble accommodating five people and their belongings, especially with optional features such as the Comfort Memory Package.

Said package includes 14-way adjustable front seats, an electrically adjustable steering wheel, memory settings for the driver and front passenger seats, and a lot more comfort features.

In terms of practicality, the Porsche Macan has a 500-litre boot that expands to 1,500 litres when the rear seats are folded. This gives the Porsche Macan the versatility to hold purchases from shopping trips or gear for your kids’ soccer practice.

THERE’S PLENTY OF HIGHTECH KIT INSIDE.

The Porsche Macan can be equipped with Connect Plus, a suite of features that include Apple CarPlay and on-board Wi-Fi for passengers. Audiophiles can opt for either the Bose or Burmester sound systems.

Backseat passengers can be entertained, too, with the available Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment system from Porsche Exclusive. Said system is comprised of two 10.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen displays, each with its own built-in DVD player.

Each screen also has dual USB ports, an SD card slot, a HDMI port and comes with a pair of wireless headphones. Talk about entertainment on the go!

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YOU CAN TAKE THE PORSCHE MACAN 0FF-ROAD, TOO.

Unlike other SUVs, which are only tuned for on-road performance, you can take the Porsche Macan off the beaten path with confidence.

At a touch of the Off-Road button, systems such as Porsche Traction Management (PTM), Porsche Stability Management (PSM), PTV Plus and the air suspension are immediately optimised for off-road terrain.

And when you’re done conquering mountains, you can activate Porsche Hill Control (PHC), which maintains a set speed (between 3km/h and 30km/h), as you descend downhill gradients.

EXTENSIVE OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALISATION.

You can really make a Porsche Macan your own thanks to the wide array of paint colours, wheel styles, exterior and interior trim options.

With six available variants, the Porsche Macan caters to different drivers, too. For instance, if you prefer something more efficient, then the Porsche Macan and Porsche Macan S Diesel will definitely appeal to you.

But, if you’re like most Porsche owners, you’ll be drawn to the sportier Porsche Macan S and even hotter Macan GTS and Macan Turbo.

And for family men seeking even greater athleticism, there’s the Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package, a better equipped and even more compelling SUV!

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