Through the new Porsche Communication Management ( PCM ), the Macan offers total connectivity and numerous digital functions . Above the typical Porsche rising centre console , a full-HD touchscreen has been enlarged from seven to eleven inches and is incorporated seamlessly into the newly designed instrument panel . As in the Panamera and Cayenne , the user interface on the infotainment system can be customised using predefined tiles . The air vents have also been re-designed and are now positioned below the central screen .
As with the current model , each Macan is equipped with a Connect Plus module , making every vehicle fully networked as standard . This module underpins various digital functions and services such as intelligent voice control and the realtime traffic information that forms part of the standard online navigation system . One of the key elements of this system is the “ Here Cloud ” connection , which offers cutting-edge , swarmbased traffic data . Using the new Offroad Precision App , it is also possible to record and analyse off-road driving experiences in the Macan .
Optimised chassis with new tyres and wheels mixed tyres with different tread widths on the front and rear axles . As with two door Porsche models , this arrangement enables the driver to take full advantage of the intelligent , allwheel drive Porsche Traction Management ( PTM ). Newly developed tyres with improved performance characteristics further raise the dynamic cornering potential , while new 20- and 21-inch wheels also offer greater scope to customise the design .
A model of success : more than 350,000 Macan deliveries since 2014
The Macan is a genuine success story . The combination of typical Porsche performance on any terrain coupled with a high degree of everyday practicality impressed customers right from the start . Since 2014 , Porsche has delivered more than 350,000 units . With over 100,000 deliveries to date , the model is especially popular in the Chinese market , the location chosen to unveil the latest version of the compact SUV . The model presented in Shanghai will be offered exclusively in the Chinese market . Other models and markets will follow during the course of the year .
Thanks to its optimised chassis , the new Macan is able to consolidate its exceptional status as a sports car in the compact SUV segment . Fine-tuning of the chassis delivers enhanced neutrality while maintaining stability and improving comfort . Although unusual for the SUV segment , the Macan still features
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