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Porsche Macan 2014
2014
The Porsche Macan is a compact SUV introduced in 2014 as a smaller companion to the Cayenne. It combines a five-door body, all-wheel drive and a chassis tuned to deliver more agile road manners than a conventional family SUV. The “Base” designation requires some market context: Porsche’s initial European launch range primarily consisted of the Macan S, Macan S Diesel and Macan Turbo, while a four-cylinder entry model was introduced in selected markets. For a 2014 vehicle identified as Base, available contemporary sources describe a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with Porsche’s PDK transmission. Exact equipment and specifications can differ by market, production date and homologation, so the vehicle should not automatically be treated as identical to every 2014 Macan sold worldwide.
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History
Porsche unveiled the Macan in late 2013 after announcing the model name in 2012. It became the brand’s fifth model line and was positioned below the Cayenne as a smaller, more road-focused SUV. Production began at Porsche’s Leipzig facility in Germany toward the end of 2013, following a major expansion that added dedicated body and paint operations. European customer deliveries started in spring 2014. The launch range prominently featured the Macan S, Macan S Diesel and Macan Turbo, with all-wheel drive used throughout the initial Porsche range. A four-cylinder entry-level Macan, often listed simply as Macan or Macan Base in particular markets, was not sold in exactly the same form worldwide during 2014. That market variation is important when comparing listings, because engine output, equipment, taxation and even model naming can differ between countries. A 2014 Base vehicle should therefore be matched to its original market and build specification rather than identified only by its year.
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Technical data
Macan is presented here with its key technical data: 255 - 395 ch, 460 - 580 Nm, 4.8 - 6.3 s, 230 - 266 km/h. The recorded setup is All Wheel Drive / DCT, 7 rapports.
Torque
460 - 580 Nm
0-100 km/h
4.8 - 6.3 s
Top speed
230 - 266 km/h
Displacement
2967 - 3604 cm3
Weight
1865 - 1925 kg
Dimensions
4699 x 1923 x 1623 mm
Consumption
6.3 - 9.2 L/100 km
Fuel types
Diesel, Essence
Gearboxes
DCT, 7 rapports
| Version | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 7AT PDK AWD (258 HP) | 255 ch | 580 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.0L V6 7AT PDK AWD (340 HP) | 335 ch | 460 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.0L V6 7AT AWD (258 HP) | 255 ch | 580 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.6L V6 7AT AWD (400 HP) | 395 ch | 550 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | - |
3.0L V6 7AT PDK AWD (258 HP)
- Power
- 255 ch
- Torque
- 580 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.0L V6 7AT PDK AWD (340 HP)
- Power
- 335 ch
- Torque
- 460 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.0L V6 7AT AWD (258 HP)
- Power
- 255 ch
- Torque
- 580 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.6L V6 7AT AWD (400 HP)
- Power
- 395 ch
- Torque
- 550 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
Source: CarData.wiki
Anecdotes
The name Macan comes from the Indonesian word for “tiger,” chosen to suggest strength and agility. Porsche also selected Leipzig as the production center for the new SUV and announced a €500 million expansion of the facility. The production Macan made its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2013, ahead of European customer deliveries in spring 2014.
Production
Macan production began at Porsche’s Leipzig facility toward the end of 2013, following an expansion that added dedicated body and paint operations. The plant was designed to support output of roughly 50,000 vehicles per year. Porsche later reported approximately 45,000 Macan vehicles delivered worldwide during 2014, but that figure covers the complete model range rather than the Base version alone. No reliable public breakdown has been identified for global 2014 Base production by engine, market or trim level. Production figures should therefore be presented as totals for the Macan line, not as a confirmed count for the four-cylinder Base model.
Press reception
Early road tests commonly highlighted the balance Porsche was pursuing: a family-sized SUV with accurate steering, responsive handling and an interior presentation related to the rest of the Porsche range. Reviews of the four-cylinder version were more qualified. Contemporary 2014 testing credited the entry model with strong build quality, a capable chassis and an effective PDK transmission, while also noting that its engine had less character and reserve than the V6 alternatives. That assessment gives the Base Macan a distinct role in the range: it offers access to the Macan concept and comparatively restrained performance rather than the outright pace of the S and Turbo models. Results varied with market specification, equipment and the particular vehicle tested.
Evolution
The first-generation Macan evolved through a gradual expansion of the range rather than an immediate redesign. The 2014 launch was centered on petrol and diesel V6 engines for the main European variants. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine later broadened the entry-level offer in selected markets, with output changing according to model year and homologation requirements. In 2016, Porsche officially announced an entry Macan producing 252 hp, which should not automatically be confused with the 237-hp 2014 examples reported in some regions. Porsche also developed the model through infotainment, comfort and trim updates. The basic shape and dynamic positioning of the first-generation Macan remained recognizable throughout these changes, before more substantial revisions arrived later in the production cycle. Market and registration documents remain essential when identifying an individual 2014 Base car.
Variants
References
- The MacanPorsche AG
Supports the 2014 launch timing, Leipzig production, launch range, all-wheel drive and the main S, S Diesel and Turbo specifications.
- Name for new Porsche SUV is MacanPorsche AG
Supports the origin of the Macan name, its position as Porsche’s fifth model line and the Leipzig production project.
- Porsche Macan entry engine revealed, 237 hp 2.0 turboPaul Tan’s Automotive News
Supports the market-specific 2014 four-cylinder entry model, its 2.0-liter turbo engine and 237-hp output.
- Porsche Macan PDK 2.0 (A) ReviewSgcarmart
Supports contemporary road-test coverage of a 2014-market Base Macan with a 2.0-liter engine and PDK transmission.
- In 2014, Porsche delivered worldwide 189,850 cars to customersPorsche AG
Supports Porsche’s reported approximate 45,000 global Macan deliveries during 2014.
- 100,000th Macan from LeipzigPorsche Newsroom
Supports the start of Macan production at Leipzig at the end of 2013 and the plant’s manufacturing context.
- 2014 Porsche Macan - First DriveRoad & Track
Supports contemporary driving impressions and the Macan’s relationship to the Audi Q5 platform dimensions.
- 2015 Porsche Macan S / Turbo First Drive ReviewCar and Driver
Supports contemporary technical and driving context for the launch-era Macan S and Turbo range.
