Porsche has provided official details on its new entry-level four-cylinder petrol-powered version of the Macan.
The new Macan, seen at the Beijing motor show, runs parent company Volkswagen’s EA888 engine – as used by a wide range of models from Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda worldwide, making it the first Porsche model since the 968 sportscar of the early 1990s to use four-cylinder power.
The turbocharged 2.0-litre direct-injection, in-line four-cylinder unit develops 234bhp. By comparison, the turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 powered Macan S possesses 335bhp.
For Asian markets, the Macan’s four-cylinder engine is mated to a standard seven-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox boasting steering wheel shift paddles. Porsche claims an official 0-100kph time for the 2.0-litre Macan of 6.9sec. This entry-level Macan is visually distinguished by standard 18-inch wheels and twin trapezoidal-shaped tail pipes.
The four-cylinder Macan will initially be sold in selected Asian markets initially, and while the car hasn't been launched in India yet, there's a good chance that this entry-level model could be a part of the line-up when it is.