Vid Hypersonic August 17, 2014 Share August 17, 2014 if I had the cash.. I'll rather take Cayenne.. Absolutely. The Cayenne looks much more classy than this Macan. The name itself sounds weak ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ins1dious Turbocharged August 17, 2014 Share August 17, 2014 in SUV class, especially ADW type, not 1.3 ton, so far the best power/weight ratio AWD SUV is Subaru Forester, 240bhp/1.63 ton Well they sold out the initial 50,000 run and have a waiting list a year long so they must be doing something right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear August 17, 2014 Share August 17, 2014 Absolutely. The Cayenne looks much more classy than this Macan. The name itself sounds weak Haha.. Yeah man. It's as handsome as ever.. The macan really sound like other car can makan it 😳😳 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic August 17, 2014 Share August 17, 2014 Haha.. Yeah man. It's as handsome as ever.. The macan really sound like other car can makan it 😳😳 Sure tio makan on the road by other cars [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear August 17, 2014 Share August 17, 2014 Sure tio makan on the road by other cars [laugh] HAHAHAHAH.. Confirm one.. Think I myself will do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfverine Twincharged August 17, 2014 Share August 17, 2014 Yes, the Macan will be underpowered (relative) in my opinion; comparing it to the Q5 (sgcarmart price of $254k before nego), it is about $30k more. However, I believe the following factors will cover the premium thus making my answer a yes to TS' question: 1) the 5 years warranty/maintenance program from Stuttgart; 2) the drive is more engaging with a Porky - tested SQ5 and Macan S. However, if I ever want to go back to SUV driving, I will consider either the Macan S or Cayenne, diesel for both. Will most likely choose Cayenne more so for its size as the Macan is really compact but should be ok for children at the back. Like I mentioned before, the torque from the diesel is wonderful in moving this load and perfect for the city-state driving. In addition, you save some dough with the CEV rebate (the Macan S diesel is 9k cheaper than Macan S) which can be spent on more options like PASM, etc? But now with the PSE being made available but only for the Macan S petrol, that might swing my opinion to give up the diesel as the exhaust sound from the PSE is music to the ears ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 I found in MCF rare really understand SUV, they used sedan criteria to commnet SUV, only interested in bhp, sprint etc, but not Drivstrain, AWD, Suspension, Departure/Approach angle etc off road functions, rare can tell why Audi Quattro and Subaru Symmetrical are lead AWD system, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 I found in MCF rare really understand SUV, they used sedan criteria to commnet SUV, only interested in bhp, sprint etc, but not Drivstrain, AWD, Suspension, Departure/Approach angle etc off road functions, rare can tell why Audi Quattro and Subaru Symmetrical are lead AWD system, SG got need for AWD & offroad meh? unless u go boleh offroad all d time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 I found in MCF rare really understand SUV, they used sedan criteria to commnet SUV, only interested in bhp, sprint etc, but not Drivstrain, AWD, Suspension, Departure/Approach angle etc off road functions, rare can tell why Audi Quattro and Subaru Symmetrical are lead AWD system, Not a lot of ppl understand AWD system lah. Audi & Subaru is leading as they believe in the system early on. SUV nowadays are like sedan. In fact, some of it don't even have 4WD/AWD. SG got need for AWD & offroad meh? unless u go boleh offroad all d time? No need offroad lah. Onroad also important. Wet road/cup corner & etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade777 5th Gear August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 ahemmmm......u comparing a subaru forestor to a porsche macan?? HooHoo.....Some only go for hp. More hp means good, lousy hp means no good car. If like that some branded models has to close shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 SG got need for AWD & offroad meh? unless u go boleh offroad all d time? Most SUVs nowadays designed for the urban jungle. It's more of a rugged MPV than offroader. AWD + better grip is always welcomed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 ahemmmm......u comparing a subaru forestor to a porsche macan?? no lah, I just cite forestor to criticize those who only care engine bhp instead of suv basic functions, how can forestor comparing macan, only porsche badge cost $130K more already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 Most SUVs nowadays designed for the urban jungle. It's more of a rugged MPV than offroader. AWD + better grip is always welcomed. i used to be very into AWD, DOHC, dual clutch, high rev V8 etc etc... then after owning a few sports cars, its really a waste of engineering coz i hardly got to push my cars to any limit here plus i dont have much time to go boleh. 95% of SG only need electronic stability control & FWD IMO. RWD & AWD is extra weight carried ard & not put to enuff use here. If go boleh often is different 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic August 18, 2014 Share August 18, 2014 i used to be very into AWD, DOHC, dual clutch, high rev V8 etc etc... then after owning a few sports cars, its really a waste of engineering coz i hardly got to push my cars to any limit here plus i dont have much time to go boleh. 95% of SG only need electronic stability control & FWD IMO. RWD & AWD is extra weight carried ard & not put to enuff use here. If go boleh often is different You can always go to 99 bends or Neo Tiew Road. There is no such thing as don't have much time to go boleh. I ever drove to Yong Peng for lunch, Kluang for tea & back in Sg for dinner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic December 7, 2014 Share December 7, 2014 Can a Kia be as safe as a Porsche? CarBuyer Singapore – Fri, Dec 5, 2014 Does price or a premium badge necessarily correlate with crash safety these days? IN A CAR crash, which would you rather take your chances with, a Kia or a Porsche? As far as the two brands’ Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) go, there is actually very little to choose between them. That’s the conclusion from EuroNCAP’s latest round of collision testing, in which the 2015 Kia Sorento and Porsche Macan were both awarded five-star scores, the highest rating. MORE: Watch EuroNCAP crash its first Porsche Other SUVs were also given five-star ratings by the testing body. The Land Rover Discovery Sport, a seven-seater car that will be launched here next year, and the Lexus NX (pictured below) both passed EuroNCAP’s battery of crash tests with flying colours. The latest tests show that price is not necessarily an indication of crashworthiness. The diesel version of the Kia Sorento was assessed, and in some ways found to outscore the Macan, the first-ever Porsche tested by EuroNCAP. A Macan costs $218,888 here without COE, with the Kia most likely costing less than half that amount (excluding COE) when it’s launched here next year. The Korean car (above, tested with six airbags) achieved the maximum score in tough side-impact collision tests and was given a marginally higher rating than the Porsche for adult occupant protection, while the German car was rated more highly for child protection. MORE: How Porsche wooed 1,000 VIPs with the new Macan That said, it is still not the case that safety can be taken for granted. EuroNCAP gave the Dacia Logan MCV just three stars, and said that in the frontal collision test “the passenger compartment suffered extensive deformation and could clearly not withstand any further loading.” It rated the driver’s chest protection performance as “weak”. Dacia is Renault’s low-cost brand for budget-minded customers. Its cars are not sold in Singapore. EuroNCAP has a database of the cars it has tested on its website that should serve as a useful guide for safety rankings if you’re choosing a new car. The scores pertain to specific versions of each model, so be sure to tally their rankings with the Singapore specifications; a model sold here with fewer airbags than the one tested by EuroNCAP would not perform as well in a crash. https://sg.news.yahoo.com/kia-safe-porsche-214348931.html Don't know if Macan is a good buy but 2015 Kia Sorento sure is a good buy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 7, 2014 Share December 7, 2014 If sorento and macan had head collision, my vote goes to sorento lol Simply both are safe car but sorento is more heavy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdenutessv Turbocharged December 7, 2014 Share December 7, 2014 (edited) Still waiting for the results of the XC90 from EuroNCAP Though, I'm pretty sure it'll top the Macan, since the Kia had a higher score. Edited December 7, 2014 by Holdenutessv 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowyunfatt Turbocharged December 7, 2014 Share December 7, 2014 Not nice lar ... Not 3 ... Not 4 like that ... Cayenne better choice in every way ... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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