Porsche Macan Not an Audi Q5 Says R&D Chief
Recent spy photos of the Porsche Macan reveal that the German automaker is nearing completion with its newest SUV model that shares a platform with the Audi Q5.
Recently, Porsche’s R&D chief Wolfgang Hatz went on the record saying that the Macan is “not a Q5 with a Porsche hat on,” and that the SUV will be significantly different than the platform its based on. The German automaker has overhauled everything on the vehicle including its engines, transmissions, and suspension and went so far as to say that “Audi can’t believe what we’ve done.”
Hatz also confirmed that the Macan will be the first modern-day Porsche to feature a four-cylinder powerplant under the hood, but won’t be available when the SUV debuts next year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Near the middle of its initial lifecycle, Porsche will offer the Macan with a four-cylinder engine, presumably turbocharged.
[Source: Autocar UK]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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