“If you want a higher trim level I recommend the S versus the GTS model. You can bring the level of the S model up and the performance difference between the two is a few tenths of a second. Plus the base price of the S model is significantly lower.”
2022 Porsche Macan: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Porsche Macan gets a meaningful late-cycle refresh, not a full redesign. The biggest change is a stronger, reshuffled engine lineup, with the 434-hp GTS replacing the discontinued Turbo as the top model.
About the 2022 Porsche Macan
1st generation Macan (95B, 2015-2024), late-cycle 2022 refresh year.
Porsche positions the Macan as the sports car of the compact luxury SUV class: a five-seat crossover that puts handling, steering feel, and driver connection ahead of pure space or softness. The core appeal is getting Porsche character in a shape that works every day, with all-wheel drive, useful cargo room, and a cabin that still feels focused on the driver. Compared with rivals, Porsche leans hard on the Macan’s sharper road manners and stronger emotional pull.
The base Macan is the straightforward everyday model, with a 261-hp turbo four, AWD, heated front seats, and a 10.9-inch touchscreen. The 375-hp S is the quicker V6 step-up, while the 434-hp GTS sits at the top with lowered adaptive air suspension, upgraded brakes, a sport exhaust, and 21-inch wheels.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Every engine gains power while retaining AWD and the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The base turbo four rises from 248 to 261 hp, and the S moves from 348 to 375 hp with the former GTS twin-turbo V6. The Turbo is dropped, and the 434-hp GTS becomes the top model with the former Turbo engine.
Styling
The exterior gets a revised front end, a taller rear diffuser, textured side blades, and standard Sport Design mirrors. Inside, Porsche adds a touch-sensitive center console, a shorter shifter, and a standard analog clock.
Safety
Lane Departure Warning and front and rear ParkAssist become standard across the lineup.
Tech
The base model adds standard keyless entry and heated front seats. The S gains standard adaptive suspension, while the GTS gains standard lowered adaptive air suspension and upgraded surface-coated brakes.
2022 Porsche Macan specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 2.9 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 375 hp | 261 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4409 lb | 4409 lb | 4409 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 53 cu-ft | 53 cu-ft | 53 cu-ft |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Porsche Macan a full redesign?
No. The 2022 Macan is a late-cycle refresh of the first-generation model, with revised styling, a redesigned center console, stronger engines, and updated standard equipment.
Did Porsche discontinue the Macan Turbo for 2022?
Yes. The Turbo leaves the 2022 lineup, and the GTS takes its place as the top Macan with the former Turbo’s 434-hp twin-turbo V6.
How much more powerful is the 2022 Macan than the 2021 model?
Every 2022 Macan engine is stronger. The base model increases from 248 to 261 hp, the S rises from 348 to 375 hp, and the GTS reaches 434 hp by adopting the former Turbo engine.
What safety equipment became standard on the 2022 Macan?
Lane Departure Warning and front and rear ParkAssist became standard across the 2022 Macan lineup. ParkAssist uses sensors to help the driver judge nearby obstacles while parking.
Is the 2022 Macan meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
Yes. The 2022 model has stronger engines, refreshed front and rear styling, a redesigned touch-sensitive center console, more standard safety equipment, and a revised lineup led by the GTS instead of the Turbo.
2022 Porsche Macan Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Porsche Macan.
4.4
2022 Porsche Macan
(50 reviews)
“I was so disappointed with my vehicle. I drove it only a few miles. The rest of time it was at repair because it would have warning signs. It's almost a lemon car.”
“Its a very well made car with a fun driving experience, very responsive and sporty looking.”