2021 Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan GTS is what happens when a company famous for sports cars decides an SUV doesnt have to drive like one. Fast, sharp, comfortable and incredibly well put together, the 2021 Macan GTS delivers legitimate Porsche performance while still providing four doors, all wheel drive and enough room to handle everyday life.

Power comes from Porsches 2.9 liter twin turbocharged V6, producing 375 horsepower and 383 lb ft of torque, paired with the quick shifting 7 speed PDK dual clutch transmission. The GTS receives its own performance focused chassis tuning and Porsche Active Suspension Management, giving this Macan the handling and road manners that separate it from the typical luxury SUV. It is quick when you want it to be, composed when you need it to be, and always feels like a Porsche from behind the wheel.

This particular Macan GTS was ordered in stunning Volcano Grey Metallic, a $700 factory option, over the gorgeous Natural Leather Interior in Espresso, which added another $3,180 to the original sticker. The combination is rich, understated and fits the GTS perfectly. Inside, Porsche added an especially nice touch with the heated multifunction steering wheel finished in Dark Walnut, an $800 option, along with Garnet Red seat belts for just the right splash of color.

The option list continues with the $6,610 Premium Package Plus, bringing together many of the features you want in a well equipped Macan. This package includes the BOSE premium sound system, auto dimming mirrors, Porsche Entry and Drive, LED headlights in black, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, 14 way power seats with memory, heated front and rear seats, Lane Change Assist and Surround View camera system.

Additional factory equipment includes a heated windshield, adaptive cruise control, Smartphone Compartment with wireless charging, and the factory trailer tow hitch. When you add it all together, there is well over $13,000 in optional equipment on this Macan, and unlike some option sheets where the money is buried in things you will never notice, these are features you will actually appreciate every time you drive it.

The vehicle also comes with its factory key fob and original MSRP documentation, along with a clean Carfax. The tires were mounted less than 3,000 miles ago, taking another expense off the next owners list.

What makes the Macan GTS so good is that there really isnt much compromise involved. Take it on a winding road and it feels smaller, lighter and more eager than an SUV has any business feeling. Take it on a long trip and you have heated and ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control, BOSE audio and a panoramic roof. Michigan winter shows up? Youve got all wheel drive, heated seats front and rear, a heated steering wheel and even a heated windshield.

Finished in Volcano Grey over Espresso Natural Leather, loaded with desirable factory equipment and wearing the coveted GTS badge, this is a Macan for someone who needs an SUV but has absolutely no interest in driving something boring.