7.8
2023 Porsche Macan T review
T for Touring. The new, more focused Macan variant drives like a baby GTS, which could make it the new pick of the now four-strong line-up.
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James Wong
Porsche Macan vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison
Porsche Macan
Mazda CX-9
2024 Porsche
Macan
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-9
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.8
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Based on the Porsche Macan T
Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
75L
698 to 773 km
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$93,800 - $141,700
$47,600 - $74,400
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Focused, engaging feel behind the wheel
- Pretty competitive pricing, decent inclusions
- 2.0L engine offers plenty of performance
Misses
- Ticking options can still get pricey
- Lacking assistance tech as standard
- Tight back seat and boot for the segment
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$5,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$7,630)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,050)
- Carbon Side Blades (+$2,800)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 - 2894 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.9L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 195kW - 324kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5700 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 550Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 1900 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.2 | 10.5 | |
