New Porsche Macan SUV Priced From $50,895 in the USA

If you want to sit behind the wheel of Porsche's new compact SUV, the just announced Macan, you'll have to spend at least $50,895 when it hits the brand's U.S. showrooms in spring next year.

According to an Edmunds report, that price will get you into the base "S" version powered by a 3.0 liter V6 twin turbo engine that delivers 335PS (340PS) and accelerates the SUV from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds or 5.0 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package.

Your only other option in the States (other markets will get a frugal 255hp 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel) is the top-of-the line Macan Turbo starting at $73,295, which comes with a 3.6 liter V6 twin turbo engine churning out 395hp (400PS) for a zero to 60 mph (96km/h) sprint of 4.6 seconds or 4.4 seconds with Sport Chrono package.

Both versions come with standard active all-wheel drive and the Porsche PDK double-clutch transmission.

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All-New 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Targets Mid-Size Pickup Trucks with a Fresher Attitude

GM is bringing back the Chevrolet Colorado after a short break from the North American market. The new model sports a modern look (think something along the lines of VW's Amarok) on the outside that sets it apart from the tougher-looking and bigger Silverado.

“The new Colorado’s design brings a youthful breath of fresh air to the midsize truck segment and puts a progressive spin on Chevrolet’s true-truck styling,” said Ken Parkinson, executive director of Chevrolet Design. “It’s like the younger, more eager brother of the Silverado – a Chevy truck through and through, with great zeal and a spirit of adventure.”

Aimed squarely at the likes of the Toyota Tacoma in the mid-size pickup truck segment, the new Colorado adopts many modern amenities inside like the available eight-inch diagonal color touch screen on the center console for the MyLink infotainment system and a standard 3.4-inch diagonal driver information screen in the instrument cluster. 

 

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