#PorscheMacan
BMWX3
#CoupleCarComparison
This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the newly updated 2022 Porsche Macan and the newly updated 2022 BMW X3 luxury, performance compact SUVs.
There are three Macan models to choose from and they all get a bump in horsepower for 2022. The base model has a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed automatic transmission, 261 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Macan S has 375 horsepower and the GTS 434 horsepower. Standard AWD and you have to put premium fuel in the Macan. There are four X3 models available, the base model has a 2 Litre turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8 speed automatic transmission, 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. There’s the M40i with a 3L inline-6, 382 horsepower, a plug-in hybrid with 288 horsepower and the X3 M with 503 horsepower. In the US, the PHEV is no longer available. The X3 base engine has both a RWD and AWD option. In Canada, standard AWD. The X3 requires premium fuel. The Macan gets some new exterior styling touches for 2022, which include a redesigned spoiler, side blades, rear fascia, diffuser, new sport mirrors and wheel designs. The Macan comes standard with 19” wheels up from 18” on the previous model with available 20” and 21” wheels. The base model has standard black brake calipers, the S and GTS models get red. There are new colour options this year including, Papaya Metallic on our test model which has new 21” GT design wheels in high gloss black and all season tires. The Macan comes with a spare tire. The X3 also gets a update for 2022 with a redesigned grille, new Adaptive LED headlights and LED taillights, the headlights have been lowered by about 10mm. It also gets updated front and rear bumpers, new wheel designs and tweaked exhaust tips. The X3 comes standard with a satin aluminum trim, 19” wheels with run-flat tires, 20” and 21” wheels are available. If you are looking for a sportier look, you can add the M Sport Package for M aerodynamic body styling, black roof rails, high gloss black exterior trim and M Sport blue brakes.The Macan gets quite a few changes to the interior for 2022, the biggest is to the centre console, gone are all the buttons. The Macan has joined the Cayenne and Panamera with touch sensitive controls creating a slick and modern design. This crossover also gets a new shifter and steering wheel in the refresh. Our test model has a black leather interior but there are plenty of other colour combos to choose from including Mojave beige, Bordeaux red and Pebble grey. There are also different stitching combinations like Papaya and Bordeaux Red to make it your own and unique. The Macan comes standard with a 10.9” touchscreen, wireless Apple Carplay, there is no Android Auto available, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, 8-way power seats, a power tailgate and a 10-speaker audio system.The X3 interior gets a few tweaks for 2022, the centre console now features a high gloss black trim and new controls for the air conditioning system. BMW now offers an available dual 12.3” touchscreen and digital gauge display, standard is a 10.25” touchscreen. X3 models come with Sensatec leatherette seats except for the X3 M which gets Merino leather. However, you can upgrade to Vernasca or Merino leather on some of the other models. Standard features on the base model include, a heated steering wheel, power seats with driver seat memory, heated front sports seats and Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
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7 фев 2022
