DList Magazine Fall "Fashion" Issue 2015 | Page 34

DRIVE porsche macan UNLEASHED Porsche's newest compact SUV, the Macan, means “tiger” in Indonesian and it has the performance to back up its name. The all-wheel-drive CSUV is smaller than the Cayenne in almost every dimension, but as coming in as its least expensive model, you wouldn't think twice about taking this cat home. With a base price of $52,600, the Macan is the golden child to be welcomed into the 2015 Porsche family. FIRM GRIP The first ever Porsche to be equipped with the multifunction sports steering wheel with a 918 Spyder design. Its appearance is futuristic and its design highly ergonomic allowing you to shift gears from your fingertips as well as multifunction buttons for your cell phone, music selection along with full access to the Porsche Communication Management. For those who can't stand the cold, a heated steering wheel is available as an option. SMOOTH OPERATOR The Macan's fashionable look had some family inspiration. The crouching side profile enhanced by the 918 Spyder style side blades, hints of the 911 when viewed from the rear, and a close resemble to a Cayenne that was shrunk in the spin cycle with a smaller clean shape that looks low, squat and fast. The Macan also has a distant cousin sharing the same platform with the Audi Q5. NO HESITATION Equipped with the 7-speed PDK transmission, the gears change in fractions of a second with no interruption in the flow of power. The advantage is when a particular gear is engaged, the next gear is already preselected; when the gear opens, the target gear closes simultaneously. The effect results in a sporty, dynamic and agile driving feel. 34 WWW.DLISTMAGAZINE.COM FERAL FASHION The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system and the steel spring suspension is standard in all new models that contributes to enhanced driving dynamics, safety, lower fuel consumption and increased ride comfort. The clutch is electronically controlled regulating the drive force. Sensors continuously check the rotation and the steering angle to correct any issues threatening the drive force optimum stability. BURN BABY BURN Burmester® High-End Surround Sound-System has been optimally tuned for the Macan model converting the sound waves to feast on the senses. Featuring 16 amplifier channels with a total output of more than 1,000 watts, 16 loudspeakers including an active subwoofer with 300-watt class D amplifier that delivers a clear and undistorted high-frequency sound with uncompromising luxury.