The Porsche Macan Is Proof That Crossovers Can be Beautiful

"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak) 10/15/2014 at 11:10 • Filed to: None

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It's like a Cayenne, but without all the ugly bits.

It's still over two tons, which is outrageous for a car of its size, but the curves, combined with the hunkered-down stance, make it seem lithe. It's proof that crossovers (and concurrently any vehicle segment) can be designed in a manner that makes it better-looking than many classics.

Especially from the rear. It's so simple and elegant. Well done, Porsche!

Leon711 > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/15/2014 at 11:14

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it's nice but I still don't like the grille area.

ihm96 > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/15/2014 at 11:38

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I fully agree. I saw one this summer parked and I stopped for a minute or two because it was that pretty and cool

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/15/2014 at 11:42

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My wife's reaction to this was, and I quote " This is for soccer moms only interested in being able to say 'I drive a Porsche' but it isn't really a Porsche. A Porsche is a sports car that really isn't supposed to be practical at all other than to get the driver somewhere very, very fast. It isn't supposed to be about practicality at all."

I love that woman.

LappingLuke > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/15/2014 at 11:45

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Meh. If I had to have a Porsche that wasn't a sports car, it would still be the Panamera because not crossover...

Rock Bottom > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/15/2014 at 11:48

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I think Lincoln has the right idea too... sometimes:

ptak appreciates old racecars > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 10/15/2014 at 12:10

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Y-yeah but...

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/15/2014 at 12:13

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Your point?

ptak appreciates old racecars > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 10/15/2014 at 12:18

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Point is, Porsche's roots are in practicality. Plus, Lamborghini made the LM002.

Plus: nothing wrong with a company doing something different. Porsche tried a crossover and pulled it off better than anyone since its invention.

Rictus > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 10/15/2014 at 12:24

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Have her test-drive one. Better yet, don't. :) They really are nice. I did not think I would like it, but checking one out in person changed my mind.

BansheeNornForgotHisBurnerKey > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/15/2014 at 15:05

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managed to follow one about 10 hours earlier and while it was before sunrise, the macan looked better than the cayenne.

Manuél Ferrari > ptak appreciates old racecars 10/16/2014 at 23:11

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If Porsche sold a Macan S Manuél I think I'd have to sell cars to buy it