Porsche Macan Diesel Coming to US
Porsche has confirmed that the Macan S diesel will be heading to North America after the Macan S and Macan Turbo go on sale in early 2014, though a four-cylinder engine won’t make it to our shores.
Powered by a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine, the Macan S diesel has 258 hp and is based on the engine used in the Cayenne diesel and several Audi models. The single turbo helps the diesel powerplant make 428 lb-ft of torque and it should be good for around 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
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In terms of price, the Macan S diesel will likely be less than the Macan S, which means buyers will be able to get themselves a diesel-powered Porsche for less than $50,000. The German automaker also confirmed that the four-cylinder powerplants won’t be heading to North America.
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[Source: Car and Driver]
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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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can i buy a porsche macan S diesel in the US these days ?