2019 Porsche Macan S

The Macan is Porsche's compact SUV, the one you cross-shop with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 when you want sporty driving in a practical package. It drives like a sports car, with quick steering and a chassis that stays flat through corners, making it genuinely fun on a back road. Inside, the cabin is well-built and driver-focused, with supportive seats and a clean layout, though rear legroom is a bit tight for adults. Standard tech includes a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, and available features like adaptive cruise control and a panoramic roof. The Macan S gives up nothing in day-to-day usability compared to the base model, but adds a larger engine and stronger brakes for a noticeably quicker feel on the road. Its 3.0L V6 makes 348 horsepower and pairs with a quick-shifting seven-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, good for a 0–60 mph sprint around five seconds while returning 20 mpg combined. A Sport Chrono package adds a drive-mode selector on the wheel and a sport-response button that sharpens throttle and shift response for ten seconds at a time.