Porsche Macan Review
2017-2023
The Porsche Macan (95B Series) is Kenya's top-selling compact luxury performance SUV. Powered by a responsive 2.0L Turbo engine (252 hp to 261 hp) sharing its baseline engine block with the Volkswagen-Audi EA888 group—making local parts sourcing and maintenance significantly more practical in Nairobi—or high-output V6 engines (Macan S / GTS / Turbo), it combines true sports car dynamics with 198 mm ground clearance.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
What’s not so good
- Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
Most popular: Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
5 doorsPetrolAutomatic, Dual-clutch
At a glance
- Model
- Porsche Macan (95B Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- Compact Luxury Performance SUV
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
- Engine sizes
- 1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
- Transmission
- Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
- Drivetrain
- Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
- Ground clearance
- 198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS). Tank: 65 L (about 793 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,270 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,565 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 18,603
- Full tank (65 L)
- KES 14,752
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
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Package tiers
Package options for UK and JDM exports.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Base 2.0T | Executive luxury | 19-inch alloys, 10.9-inch PCM touchscreen, 8-way leather seats, LED lights, and lane departure warning. |
| Macan T / GTS package | Sport performance | Sport Chrono package, PASM adaptive suspension, GTS sports seats, 20-inch RS Spyder wheels, and quad exhaust. |
About the Porsche Macan
Kenya enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive compliance. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 facelifted Macan models sit comfortably inside the legal import window.\n\nBy remaining under 2,500 cc, the 2.0T Macan (1,984 cc) saves over KSh 1,200,000 in import taxes compared to 3.0L V6 Macan S or GTS variants.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
