The Porsche Macan is a luxury compact SUV that is blended with the performance capabilities of a sports car. Porsche's aim when releasing the vehicle was to provide a car that would fulfill the practical requirements of the compact SUV segment while offering the thrill of driving a sports car. Its main competitors include the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Range Rover Sport. Powered by either a standard internal combustion engine or an electric powertrain, the Macan possesses crisp, responsive handling providing the quintessential Porsche experience, which has enthralled drivers for generations.