Porsche Macan (95B)
2014–2026 (95B petrol) · Porsche Macan (95B) — Super SUV, V6 Twin-Turbo, designed by Michael Mauer.
The Story
The Macan is the compact SUV that drives like a sports car — and the best-seller that, alongside the Cayenne, keeps Porsche booming. Launched in 2014, it took a compact, premium SUV body and gave it genuine Porsche DNA: sharp steering, a taut, beautifully-judged chassis, strong twin-turbo V6 engines (climbing to the storming Macan Turbo and GTS), and handling that shames not just rival SUVs but plenty of actual cars. As Porsche’s most affordable model and one of its bestsellers, it brought a new generation of buyers to the brand — without ever feeling like a watered-down Porsche. A decade on, the 95B remains, simply, the sports car of the compact-SUV class.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Super SUV class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Michael Mauer
Mauer led design at Mercedes and Saab before succeeding Lagaaij at Porsche in 2004, where he has overseen every modern Porsche line. Since 2022 he has also directed design across the entire Volkswagen Group.
Studio Motors POV
The sports car of compact SUVs — genuine Porsche handling in a usable, affordable package, and a deserved best-seller. A documented GTS or S is the pick; buy on condition and history.
The Engine
EA839 V6 Twin-Turbo
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About Macan (95B)
Worth Knowing About the Macan (95B)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) It's Porsche's most affordable model and one of its biggest sellers — a crucial volume car that funds the sports-car range. 2) Even in entry trim it's tuned to engage and entertain — reviewers consistently call it 'the sports car among compact SUVs.' 3) The petrol 95B ran for over a decade and continued alongside the new electric Macan — testament to how right Porsche got it.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2014 onward; Porsche's compact SUV best-seller. • Twin-turbo V6 (S / GTS / Turbo); the EA839 2.9 V6 TT in later cars. • Genuine sports-car handling in an SUV. • Porsche's most affordable, highest-volume model. • 'The sports car among compact SUVs.'
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no single documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The GTS and Turbo (V6 TT) are the performance picks; the S is the sweet spot; base / four-cylinder cars are the value. As a popular used Porsche, condition and service history matter most — verify the usual wear items. A well-maintained, documented Macan (a GTS if you can) is the most fun you can have in a compact SUV — buy on history and spec.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche Macan (95B)
- Class
- Super SUV
- Production years
- 2014–2026 (95B petrol)
- Units built
- FLAG: high-volume, not published per-variant (>500,000 Macan line-wide since 2014)
- Variants
- Macan, S, GTS, Turbo (V6 TT); base 2.0T four in some markets
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V6 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- EA839 V6 Twin-Turbo
- Displacement
- 2.9L / 2894 cc (2019 facelift Turbo; early Turbo 3.6L)
- Power
- 434 hp
- Torque
- 406 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.3 s
- Top speed
- 169 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 223 hp/tonne · 9.9 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 7-speed PDK
- Drivetrain
- AWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 4288 lb
Questions
Macan (95B) FAQ
What engine does the Porsche Macan Turbo 95B use?
The facelifted Macan Turbo (2019 onwards) uses a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 434 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, shared with the Panamera and Audi RS lineups. The earlier Macan Turbo (pre-2019) made 400 hp from a 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6.
When was the Porsche Macan first introduced?
The Macan entered production in February 2014 as a 2015 model year vehicle in the US. It was Porsche’s second SUV and sits below the Cayenne in the lineup, sharing its MLB platform with the first-generation Audi Q5 but with unique Porsche engines, suspension tuning, and body.
How much does a used Porsche Macan 95B cost today?
First-generation Macan 95B models trade in the $25,000-$50,000 range in the 2025-2026 market depending on trim and mileage, with Turbo examples at the top. Hagerty and classic.com track valuations; average transaction prices for the base range hover around $33,000-$35,000.
How does the Porsche Macan differ from the Cayenne?
The Macan is a compact SUV built on a shared Audi Q5 platform, while the Cayenne is a larger midsize SUV built on VW Group’s MLB Evo platform (the current generation). Both offer twin-turbo V6 and V8 powertrains with performance-tuned suspension geometry.
Can I buy or finance a Porsche Macan 95B through Studio Motors?
Yes. Specialist collector-car lenders can structure financing on Porsche SUVs at this price tier.
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