2026 Porsche Macan

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The Macan feels every bit a Porsche on a twisty road. The way it stops, steers and handles gives you complete confidence. But we've found a big difference in acceleration between the base four-cylinder engine and the available V6. The Macan T we tested, which has the four-cylinder, sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in a respectably quick 5.5 seconds at our test track when using the launch control system and Porsche's Sport Response feature (a system that primes the engine to give max power). In typical driving, the four-cylinder engine is more sluggish. More powerful trims like the S and GTS are significantly more satisfying.

The Macan has a firmer ride than most other small luxury SUVs. You'll feel bumps and imperfections in the road, but it's not harsh or uncomfortable. Models equipped with the available air suspension have a smoother ride; it's worth getting if comfort is a priority.

Our test car's driver aids could use some refinement. The lane keeping assistance feature didn't keep our Macan within the lane as well as it should have, and the parking sensors were far too sensitive, leaving massive gaps between the Porsche and any obstacles nearby.

The Macan is about average when it comes to fuel efficiency. The EPA says the Macan should get 19 mpg combined or 21 mpg combined depending on which engine you have underhood and which trim you opt for. Pleasingly, we recorded 23 mpg combined from our four-cylinder Macan T on our evaluation test route, indicating that the EPA's numbers should be viable in real-world situations.

The base front seats are firm, lack adjustability, and are not the best for long drives. Seats with more adjustability are available, but it's unfortunate that you have to pay extra for them.

Getting into the back can be difficult for larger adults and those with limited mobility. The narrow door opening and sloping roof mean you're liable to bonk your head on the way in, and once there you'll find knee and shoulder room seriously lacking. The rear is at least large enough to accommodate a rear-facing child safety seat (as long as you don't have the front seats slid back too much). There are Isofix anchors on the outboard seats that are easily found beneath plastic covers.

The Macan's center control panel has backlit icons that serve as touch-sensitive buttons. It works well enough, but the huge slab of piano black attracts fingerprints, making the interior look cheap. Other materials are top-notch, and the driving position is low and easy to dial in.

The climate system's controls are easy to use, but with the placement of the vents, it can be hard to feel air coming out. You'll also hear the fans whirring away. Road and wind noise isn't as well muted as in other luxury SUVs.

A regular knock on the Macan has been its size, or general lack thereof. And with just 17.2 cubic feet behind the second row, the Macan's cargo space is very small for its class. The BMW X3 offers 28.7 cubic feet of space with the rear bench up, and even a Volkswagen Golf GTI offers more room back there.

Small items won't have a much easier time finding a home either. There isn't a good place to put your phone except the center console, the cupholders are too small, and your wallet and other items will likely fill up the door bins rather quickly.

The Macan can tow around 4,400 pounds, which is good but not exceptional for this class.

The Macan's center touchscreen has sharp-looking graphics and is easy to use. That said, there's nothing truly standout about the Macan's technology. Its voice recognition isn't as intuitive as what you'd find in the equivalent BMW or Mercedes. And both of those brands do a better job of integrating Apple CarPlay, while the Porsche crams it into just 60% of the display's real estate. Smartphone integration was also slightly unreliable in our testing, and we needed to restart our test iPhone several times to get wireless Apple CarPlay to work properly.

It's hard to argue that the Macan is a good value. It's smaller than most everything else in the class, and base models are saddled with the least powerful engine Porsche will sell you. Porsche also leaves out many options that other brands like BMW and Mercedes typically include as standard. It drives and feels like a Porsche and is certainly well built, but sometimes just having the right "feel" can't make up for a car's hefty price tag. Additionally, Porsche's warranty is mid-pack when compared to other luxury automakers. Porsche covers the Macan for four years/50,000 miles and does not include any free service visits.