Macan [Spy Shots] 2018 Macan Facelift

[SKY]

It seems they are changing the rear end. New graphics and probably new bootlid.

 

[Centurion]

Refreshed Porsche Macan spied testing in Europe
Photos continue to suggest that Porsche might have bigger changes for the Macan's rear than the front.

After a few years on the market, Porsche is preparing a refresh for its ultra-popular Macancrossover, and a new batch of spy photos lets us see the updated model in a less snowy environment.

Porsche doesn’t appear to have major aesthetic revisions on the way for its bestselling product. A revised front fascia features skinny intakes in the corners. Our spies also report seeing a small amount of masking around the headlights, which suggests very minor updates for them.

At the rear, Porsche has a strip of camouflage stretching across the taillights and through the center of the hatch. It’s possible that company have a strip of LEDs underneath this covering. The design cue is already on the Panamera and shows up in spy photos of the next-gen 911. Adding the piece to the crossover would give it more of a family resemblance.

Unfortunately, there are still no photos of the interior. A major design overhaul doesn’t seem likely, but Porsche could update the tech, maybe even adding a few capacitive buttons like on the latest Panamera.

Powertrain details are equally hazy. However, Porsche generally finds a way to squeeze a few more ponies out of its engines when the company refreshes vehicles. Like on the rest of the updated Macan, a complete drivetrain overhaul is highly unlikely.

Porsche has an absolutely packed product launch timeline in the next future, and the crowded schedule makes it difficult to estimate a date for the refreshed Macan’s debut. A new Cayenne is also on the way. Plus, the current generation of 911 has the GT2 and refreshed GT3 RS on the way. Spy photos also show the company developing the next 911, possibly even the Turbovariant.

Photo Source: CarPix

Refreshed Porsche Macan Spied Testing In Europe

The Mk.3 Cayenne mules have similar came across a bot lid. Both of them are likely to get an LED light strip, as will the next 911.

 

[Fido]

 

[Mii]

Porsche Macan Facelift:

Cross drilled rotor
Same center console buttons for interior, no touch panel as shown in new Panamera.
Same PCM screen as MY2017

Source: 2019 Porsche Macan spy shots and video

 

[sako97]

Is it me or has the Macan's interior become dated looking in recent months? With the exception of the steering wheel.

 

[Centurion]

Is it me or has the Macan's interior become dated looking in recent months? With the exception of the steering wheel.

It's not you. The transmission tunnel covered in buttons was cool at launch but now it looks older than its years. Worth nothing though, is that with the exception of the 997, Porsche interior don't age well.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Othen than the buttons on the transmission tunnel, which would probably take far too much rengineering for a facelift to remove them, the interior still looks great to me. In terms of material quality and solidity it's in its own class and not even the Audi matches it.

Same with the Cayenne interior IMO.

 

[Monster]

Is it me or has the Macan's interior become dated looking in recent months? With the exception of the steering wheel.

Looks dated to me as well and has been for a while now, there are too many buttons alll over the place.

Othen than the buttons on the transmission tunnel, which would probably take far too much rengineering for a facelift to remove them, the interior still looks great to me. In terms of material quality and solidity it's in its own class and not even the Audi matches it.

Same with the Cayenne interior IMO.

IMO, the Macan and the Cayenne have too much hard plastic trim in the car, especially around and on the side of the transmission tunnel.

 

[Mii]

^ With new trend of horizontal taillights bar, there is more plastic to the exterior body. IMHO, preferred more metal than plastic on the exterior side.

This might be the preview of what Macan LCI rear light may look like. Moving away from 3D structure lights cluster?

 

[Rainer271]

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[khabah]

Rumors from connected sources about the facelift:

• Facelift due in April 2018 at the Auto China in Beijing, on sale in H2 2018
• Front and rear bumpers will get massaged
• Rear end will get the connective light strip between the taillights
• Powertrain upgrades are coming and the engine range will probably remain the same, but engine switches might happen [i.e. 3.0/3.6L TT switched out for the 2.9L TT powering the Panamera/Cayenne
• Hybrid version is apparently coming
• Most importantly, the interior will be dramatically upgraded to reflect a "different version" of the interiors in the latest Panamera and Cayenne models... so haptic buttons and what have you are coming

Hopefully some spy shots will surface to confirm these changes; if not, April isn't too far away so we should hear more details soon.

khabah

 

[Centurion]

• Most importantly, the interior will be dramatically upgraded to reflect a "different version" of the interiors in the latest Panamera and Cayenne models... so haptic buttons and what have you are coming

Interesting. Car manufacturers rarely do heavy facelifts interiors.

 

[Monster]

Interesting. Car manufacturers rarely do heavy facelifts interiors.

Porsche has enough margins on these Macan to do whatever they want. A much needed upgrade of the interior is needed, the interior button fest now looks very dated.

 

[khabah]

Interesting. Car manufacturers rarely do heavy facelifts interiors.

Agreed; I’m taking it with a grain of salt for that reason exactly especially seeing that the Macan is due for a total overhaul in the next three years. My sources are generally right so this will be a pleasant surprise if true; Porsche isn’t having problems shifting Macans as is but this should definitely up the model’s game in this super-competitive market.

khabah

 

[Mii]

According to this update:

"Things like a touch-sensitive switchgear, a feature previously found in the Panamera, as well as a pair of new seven-inch displays within the instrument cluster. A 12.3-inch touch-sensitive screen will be mounted front and center as part of Porsche’s Communication Management system, which will include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

As far as powertrain is concerned, the updated Macan is expected to ditch its current 3.0- and 3.6-liter engine options in place of more efficient (but still powerful) 3.0-liter and 2.9-liter options. The former 3.0-liter engine in the Panamera produces 330 horsepower (246 kilowatts) and 331 pound-feet (448 Newton-meters) of torque. A hybrid-electric version of the Macan is also expected, borrowing its powertrain from the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid."

The article also suggested the new lineup will be available in April timeframe.

Source: 2018 Porsche Macan Facelift Spied In Snowy Weather

Based on the spy photos, the section between the two rear tail lights showed a curved spoiler-like shape from the frost collected.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Autobild render:

 

[LaArtist]

Is that it ??

And are they really upgrading the interior to the new panamera style?

I have a hard time buying that.

 

[rollo]

Is that it ??

And are they really upgrading the interior to the new panamera style?

I have a hard time buying that.

I agree, however if they do I might jump back in.

 

[savage-It]

if true, this is a BIG new...!!

Porsche ends all diesel car production after eight years

 

[Monster]

if true, this is a BIG new...!!

Porsche ends all diesel car production after eight years

They knew those VW/Audi diesel engines are not clean and will probably never be as clean as the regulations demands. Also I think the petrol hybrid combination will suit the Porsche brand much more than diesel.