The 2020 Porsche Macan comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed automated manual. Turbo returns to the lineup with revised engine, more power.Offers optional upgrade to tungsten carbide-coated brakes.
Pros Quick acceleration regardless of engine choice Most athletic and engaging SUV in the class Surprisingly comfortable and composed ride Easy to customize thanks to a long list of individual options
Cons Less rear legroom and cargo capacity than many competitors Options and packages can add up quickly
Porsche facelifted the regular Macan for 2019 and chose to skip a model year before releasing the updated Turbo version for 2020. Along with the massaged appearance and slightly revised interior that debuted with the 2019 Macan, the Macan Turbo receives a slew of newly standard features and an all-new engine. Its twin-turbo V-6 is downsized from 3.6 liters to 2.9, yet horsepower increases from 400 to 434. Porsche claims these performance updates make the 2020 Macan Turbo quicker and faster.
Pros Ridiculous performance, fine interior, myriad personalization options.
Cons Compact cabin space, meager cargo area, costs a pretty penny.
The 2020 Porsche Macan is unranked in Luxury Compact SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Porsche Macan's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 39 pieces of research and data.
Pros Responsive steering and lithe handling Upscale interior Excellent predicted reliability rating User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Below-average fuel economy High base price for the class Tight rear seats and undersized cargo space
For 2022, BMW gives the high-performance X3 M higher performance courtesy of new engine tuning and internal components from the M3 sedan and M4 coupe. While horsepower ratings remain the same, the regular X3 M now makes 457 pound-feet (up 13), and the Competition variant makes 479 pound-feet (up 37). BWM says the added torque lowers the SUV's already nosebleed-inducing zero-to-60-mph time even further. Competition models also roll on a set of lighter-weight 21-inch wheels.
Pros Acceleration shames some sports cars, athleticism defies physics, more functional than any BMW sedan.
Cons Stiff-legged ride quality, too many possible drive-modes adjustments, loses on fuel economy—if anyone cares.
PROS A proper M Car soul Ferocious performance when you want it Tons of character even at a cruise
CONS Stiff ride does become fatiguing Price is getting up there M Car servicing isn’t cheap
