On our 75-mph real-world highway fuel-economy loop, the Macan S averaged 26 mpg, bettering its highway figure by 3 mpg. The Macan S, which is powered by the twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6, is rated for 17 mpg city and 23-mpg highway. The most efficient Macan, according to the EPA, is the base model with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which is rated for 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

2023 Porsche Macan T Aims to Be a Driver's SUV.The steering is a tad lighter than it is in Porsche's sports cars, but it's still super accurate and pleasantly tactile. The ride is wonderfully smooth and carefully controlled, and it's rare for a jolt from the pavement to make itself known to the driver. Quickness is important in a crossover with sporting intentions, but we wouldn't be nearly as impressed with the Macan if it weren't for its all-around competence on the road. An SUV probably doesn't need to launch off the line as quickly as that, but we sure appreciate it. The Macan S is significantly quicker than the times posted by the Audi SQ5 and Jaguar F-Pace S. At our test track, the Macan S was only a few seconds behind the more powerful GTS with a 3.8-second zero-to-60-mph time. It feels sprightly around town, but speed freaks will want to upgrade to the twin-turbo V-6–powered S model. With the base turbo four-cylinder, the Macan bounds to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds. The Sport Chrono pack has our attention, too, for its driver-adjustable drive modes and launch-control feature. We'd also splurge a little for the Premium package for its heated front and rear seats, adaptive headlights, and an upgraded 14-speaker audio system.

Standard features include a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10-speaker audio system, and LED headlights. Given the Macan's athletic character, we'd skip the base model and go straight for the V-6-powered S, which brings a meaningful bump in performance.

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