OREANDA-NEWS. Porsche Company is expanding the family of compact SUV of new starting model Macan. Its four-cylinder turbocharged engine is designed specifically for the sports car in the SUV segment. In Russia, the Macan will be available for order from April 1st, 2016 at the same time the price in rubles will be announced. The launch to the market will begin in June of 2016, informed the press service of "Porsche Russland".

Supercharged 2.0-liter engine Macan develops 252 HP in the range from 5000 to 6800 rev / min, and it is offered in standard configuration with a 7-speed gearbox Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK). With the new engine Macan accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.7 seconds, and with the optional Sport Chrono Package, the time is shortened to 6.5 seconds. Top speed is 229 km / h. As for fuel consumption, depending on selected tires the turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the NEDC cycle consumes in average from 7.4 L / 100 km to 7.2 L/100 km. 

Among the external differences the new initial version Macan differs by matte-black strips of the side windows, black brake calipers of 18-inch wheels and an exhaust system with two single tailpipes from brushed stainless steel. Basic equipment is largely focused on the model of S. For example, Macan is equipped with comfortable seats with eight-position electric adjustment on the driver's side, trimmed with Alcantara in the center of seat, Porsche Communication Management of the latest generation, as well as a warning system of lane and automatic rear lid actuation.

As it was previously reported by "AUTOSTAT", for the first two months of 2016 Russian dealers of Porsche sold 719 cars - it is more by 25% than the year before.