Used 2017 Porsche Macan cars for sale

The original Macan may have shared its MLB architecture with the Audi Q5, but Porsche reworked more than 70 per cent of it for its compact SUV. The result was a car that felt closer to a sports saloon than a conventional family crossover. Despite weighing around two tonnes, it combined strong body control with nicely-weighted and precise steering.

Much of that character came from its all-wheel-drive system. The rear axle was driven by default, with torque sent forwards through an electronically controlled clutch when required. The quick-shifting seven-speed PDK helped maintain that sense of responsiveness, while the optional adaptive air suspension kept the body impressively composed through the twisty stuff. Together, they gave the Macan an agility that many contemporary rivals lacked.

Early V6 models can suffer costly timing-chain-cover oil leaks and transfer-case failures, so a thorough maintenance history and evidence of remedial work are important. Those problems aside, the Macan remains desirable because it combines genuine practicality with the control and involvement expected of a Porsche. It proved that choosing a compact SUV did not have to mean giving up an engaging drive.