Porsche Macan T first drive: the first T-badged Porsche four-door brings a more dynamic edge to the most mainstream Macan
Porsche’s quick-shifting PDK automatic transmission helps to make the most of the engine’s power band, with peak torque arriving at 1800rpm and the turbo spooling up rapidly after, but this isn’t an explosively quick car. It pulls smoothly, and the brake-based torque vectoring fitted to our test car helps to put its power down when traction is limited, but you might find the Sport Response button sees more use here than it might on other Porsche models.
Last year’s mid-life update really helped to bring the cabin up to date, with a centre console featuring haptic touch buttons instead of an abundance of physical ones. Android Auto sadly remains absent, but Apple CarPlay is present and correct and the PCM infotainment system is a lot more straightforward than otherStuttgart’s brief was to give the firm’s best-seller added dynamic appeal, without upsetting the established order. I’d say the Macan T is mission accomplished.Keen drivers already considering a four-cylinder Macan shouldn’t have to think too hard about stepping up to the T.