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A great SUV, but expensive!
- I tested the Porsche Macan S - very well-equipped and, at $82,250, a big step up in price from the base version of the car.
- My Porsche Macan S was loaded with wonderful extras.
- In the end, however, they didn't add that much to the Macan's already notable performance, so unless you're feeling flush with cash, you could spend less and get all the Macan S that you need.
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The Macan has been a huge success for Porsche, following on the triumph of its genre-defying Cayenne SUV. The company that for decades was known for its superb 911 sports car has carved out a lucrative market for SUVs and the market has followed. Nowadays, all the high-performance brands are selling what we might once have derisively termed a "truck."
The Macan tops Porsche's annual sales, and it isn't hard to see why. It prices lower than the Cayenne, it appeals to customers who want Porsche's hauler in a small package. But, as with all things Porsche, there will be extras available. Lots and lots of extras. So my Macan S tester wasn't exactly priced like and entry-level ride.
Would this be a deal-breaker? Read on to find out.