PORSCHE Macan GTS (95B) 2015-2019 Photos, engines & full specs

The Macan GTS was released for those who already enjoyed the standard Macan, but would never refuse a sportier version. Sportier? Actually, the GTS was more like a sports hatch.

While the handling was already impeccable, its power was raised and got to 355 bhp with the twin turbo V6 engine.

Visually, the GTS could be recognized by its black window trims, black accents, black 20-inch alloy wheels and the black exhaust pipes. The exterior palette offered 11 colors, but the buyers could actually choose whichever color they preferred for just $11,000. Did we say “just”?!

The interior got new seats with Alcantara inserts, and for a more personalized cabin, buyers could opt for the GTS leather package that added red seatbelts and red stitching. While the center console was overwhelmed with buttons, it overall offered a great setup and a pleasant clean design.

The other features such as the navigation system, trip computer and general car information were nothing new or surprising. The driving position was still excellent as in the standard Macan and offered great visibility.

The Macan GTS offered a firm ride and a direct steering and had standard selectable drive modes. And if the “Sport” mode was still not enough, $3,000 brought a “Sports Plus” button.

The 7-speed automatic transmission was incredibly fast and the driver could also manually shift gears. The GTS offered an all-wheel-drive system and was nevertheless a thirsty car, but fuel economy was not a reason someone would buy the GTS, right?

And if you expect the GTS to have had the premium features a luxury crossover would normally offer in 2016... not the case for this one. Features such as a reverse camera, heated seats, driving assist and many more could get the buyer to a $120,000 worth of options. Why? Because the Macan’s purpose was to offer a pure sports car into the body of a medium-size SUV.