Porsche's new small SUV to be named "Macan"

[Rapewta]

Cajun was the first name. Glad that didn't happen.
Carrera is a Mexican name for race, I think.
Burrito or taco wouldn't be right.
Whatever they name it... I hope it sells.

[1971 911T]

hmm. . . is it going to be a cayman kinda sub-optimized, under-powered compromise betrayed? or is it going to be a real no-limits porsche ?

[pegasus9]

Remember when Porsche used to just make sports cars?! sigh.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

OoooKaaaayyyy. Indonesian names for or Porsches. Spanish names for Porsches. What's next? LOL!

what rapewta said about carrera as in Carrera Panamericana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by kaisen

"The name is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger and according to Porsche it embodies the suppleness, power, and dynamics of the new model."

so we know where they anticipate some big markets will be in the next decade

[rusnak]

Ching-Tao Turbo S, made by Porsche

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by Playa76911S

How big R tha rimz?!?! Tha new 911 comes on 20" dubz, so can I git ma Macon with dub-fo's?

What kinda name is Macon anEwayz, Macon georgia?

I call it tha Mac!

And I believe my earlier point about dem rimz is perfectly made. Bichezz.

[Brian in VA]

Evoque fighter,eh?

Mmmmm, bacon.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by kaisen

Hey, Tiguan and Touareg are also weird names ..... VW's influence is alive and well in Stuttgart

something about VW and those desert related names they seem to like. How about Scirocco? Personally I like the numbers. Like 505 (not that I like a Peugeot) or 914. But then again, I am boring.

[look 171]

I really think they should name one of their cars Stuttgart.

[stealthn]

Stupid name, dumb idea to have another SUV,

I love my pepper turbo, but i could use more room, they increased the wheelbase in the newer models, so i have to ask, what space are they going for? Smaller, bigger, lower...?

I fail to see where it fits. I can see t now, "so honey should i get you the Cayenne or the Macon"?

Porsche would be better off thinning out their 911 line IMHO

Bob James

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Slasher

Remember when Porsche used to just make sports cars?! sigh.

Those were the days, my friend...we thought they'd never end.

[intakexhaust]

Originally Posted by kach22i

Porsche Macan - baby SUV coupe' - Team-BHP

Is that thing morphing into an angry Beetle? Ma can drive this one, not me.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Stupid name, dumb idea to have another SUV...

I think the Macan is supposed to be to the Cayenne what BMW's X3 is to their X5 (or Mercedes' GLK is to their ML/GL lines). A smaller and less expensive vehicle to get younger, less affluent buyers into the Porsche fold. And hopefully fuel future Porsche purchases as those buyers mature (and make more money). Hence, the original name for the vehicle wasn't Macan, but rather Cajun. As in, short for Cayenne Junior.

[rusnak]

Oh no. The Maxi-can is another hairdresser Porsche.

Maxi-can't !

[stealthn]

Originally Posted by Noah930

I think the Macan is supposed to be to the Cayenne what BMW's X3 is to their X5 (or Mercedes' GLK is to their ML/GL lines). A smaller and less expensive vehicle to get younger, less affluent buyers into the Porsche fold. And hopefully fuel future Porsche purchases as those buyers mature (and make more money). Hence, the original name for the vehicle wasn't Macan, but rather Cajun. As in, short for Cayenne Junior.

There already is one called the Toureg