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
The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranked #16 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a score of 7.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Roomy, comfortable second-row seats Lots of cargo space Superb off-road skills for the class
Cons Mediocre handling and ride quality Infotainment system occasionally lags Below-average fuel economy
The base SE model now comes with more standard equipment, including LED headlamps, a power-operated inner tailgate, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and a new steering wheel with capacitive-touch button controls; a four-zone automatic climate-control system is now optional on the SE. The InControl Touch Pro infotainment system sees a few software updates and offers optional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upscale HSE and HSE Luxury models now come with a real-time wading-depth information system and a heated windshield is now available as a standalone option on all models.
Pros Handsome square-jawed appearance, upscale cabin, superior off-road capability.
Cons Thirsty gasoline engine, clumsy on-road dynamics, lackluster braking performance.
Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.The 2019 Land Rover Discovery is a distinctive offering among three-row midsize luxury SUVs. Along with its excellent road manners, the Discovery comes with impressive off-road capability and a posh interior. Our biggest complaint involves the infotainment system's clunky interface. But if you can adapt it, you'll find plenty to like here.
PROS Smooth driving manners on the road Above-average capabilities off-road Interior is luxurious with excellent materials Clever features in terms of utility and technology
CONS Diesel engine option has little advantage over standard gas engine Touchscreen interface can be slow and difficult to operate
