Onto Porsche, one of my favorite automakers. Every year Porsche debuts something special at the L.A. Auto Show. Last year Porsche debuted the second-gen Cayman in L.A., two years ago the Panamera GTS, three years ago the Cayman R, and so on and so forth. If you didn't know already, more Porsches are sold in Southern California than any other place on Earth. This year Porsche has decided to bring the Macan to the L.A. Auto Show. It slots below the Cayenne in their SUV lineup and is based on the same platform as the Audi Q5. The Porsche Macan is offered with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 producing 340 hp (S model) and a 3.6-liter V6 producing 400 hp (Turbo model). The Macan S will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and tops out at 156 mph. The Macan Turbo will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and tops out at 164 mph. Both engines are paired to a six-speed dual-clutch and all-wheel drive comes standard. The Macan also has pretty decent off-road capabilities. Inside, there are plenty of buttons and a centrally-mounted tachometer, which are part of a typical Porsche's interior. The interior comes with Piano Black trim and alcantara seat inserts. The Turbo model receives leather, brushed aluminum, and 18-way power front seats. The starting price for the Porsche Macan will be around $49,000, making it Porsche's least expensive model. Deliveries are expected to begin next spring. I think this is a pretty sufficient SUV, although Mercedes-Benz may have better SUV choices in my opinion. This will also be a huge moneymaker for Porsche.
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