Porsche Macan Shows Its Fresh Face In Paris

Updated crossover isn't quite all-new, but should keep it fresh for another few years.

A couple of months ago, Porsche revealed the first images and details of the refreshed Macan, and has since started rolling them down the assembly line in Leipzig. But this is the first time members of the public (or the press for that matter) have gotten to see the updated crossover in the metal.

Unveiled here on the floor of the 2018 Paris Auto Show, the revised Macan doesn't quite represent a complete overhaul of the hot-selling model that first hit the scene in 2014. But it does encompass a wide range of improvements – not least of which can be found under the hood.

While we may have to wait a little longer for US specifications, the European model packs an upgraded 2.0-liter turbo four with improved combustion and a diesel-style particulate filter to make it run cleaner. The base model now produces 245 horsepower, which is actually a little less than the preceding model, but the same 273 lb-ft of torque.

0-62 mph as a result is quoted at 6.7 seconds and top speed at 140 mph while consuming 8.1 liters per 100 kilometers on the New European Driving Cycle. And you can bet there'll be more engine options to follow.

Porsche also retuned the suspension and fitted it with wheels ranging from 18 inches to 21. And it's all wrapped in subtly revised sheetmetal, with dynamic headlights and three-dimensional LED taillights. There are four new color options as well: Mamba Green, Dolomite Silver, Miami Blue, and light-grey Crayon (otherwise known as Chalk).

The interior's been overhauled as well, and fitted with a 10.9-inch touchscreen to replace the previous 7.2-inch display. Buyers will also be able to opt for a 911-style sports steering wheel, an air ionizer, and a Sport Chrono package designed to make the Macan drive even more like a Porsche should.

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2019 Porsche Macan Facelift Revealed With Fresh Styling And New Tech

The updated Macan arrives with new LED headlights and a larger touchscreen.

With 350,000 models sold since it launched in 2014, the Macan is

Porsche’s fastest-selling model by a significant margin

, but in recent years it’s faced stiff competition in the premium SUV segment from the likes of the Jaguar F-Pace, Audi Q5, and Mercedes-Benz GLC.

To maintain this staggering sales momentum, Porsche has given the 2019 Macan a mid-cycle update with fresh styling and new technology. As standard, the 2019 Porsche Macan now comes with LED headlights. Combined with a new front bumper, these changes give Porsche's best-selling SUV a more modern look. At the back, the changes are more noticeable, however, as the Macan now sports a full-width LED taillight strip matching the Cayenne and Panamera. New exterior colors available include Miami Blue, Mamba Green Metallic, and Dolomite Silver, while new 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels round off the exterior changes.

Inside, the cabin’s center console is dominated by a larger touchscreen, enlarged from seven inches to eleven inches, for the infotainment system. It also has extra functionality such as intelligent voice control and real-time traffic info as standard equipment. Like the Panamera and Cayenne, the user interface on the infotainment system can be customized using predefined tiles. The air vents have also been redesigned and are now positioned below the central screen.

Drivers will also be able to record their off-road adventures in the Macan using the bundled Offroad Precision App. Elsewhere, a GT sports steering wheel lifted from the 911 can be added at an extra cost, which includes an integrated Sport Response Button as part of the optional Sports Chrono Package. New comfort options include a heated windshield and an ionizer that improves the air quality in the interior.

To improve the SUV’s stability and comfort, Porsche has optimized the chassis and fitted tires with different widths on the front and rear axles, enabling the driver to take full advantage of the automaker’s all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management system.

Surprisingly, Porsche hasn’t detailed the 2019 Macan’s engine options, but we expect they will be largely carried over from the outgoing model. Expect the base model to use a four-cylinder engine tuned to deliver around 300 horsepower compared to the 252 horses the current model produces. There will be no diesel option this time, and a hybrid variant has also been ruled out for this generation. Reports suggest the range-topping Turbo’s 3.6-liter unit will be replaced with the new Panamera’s 2.9-liter V6 engine, which is expected to produce 434 hp to match the outgoing Macan fitted with the optional Performance Pack. The 2019 Porsche Macan will go on sale in China first, with other markets to follow later this year.

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