Why is the Macan considered a rebadged Q5?

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DeAddyson
07/30/25 8:59am
Here are some key details about the Macan: 1. Classic Porsche Exterior: The 2018 Macan retains Porsche's iconic "frog-face" front grille design. The only non-Porsche-like upgrade was making LED headlights standard equipment. 2. Standard Features: Comes with lane departure warning, front/rear parking sensors, variable steering ratio, hill descent control, adaptive suspension, paddle shifters, heated front seats, 11.9-inch navigation, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, rear independent air conditioning among other standard features. 3. Macan Powertrain: The current Macan still uses Volkswagen's third-generation EA888 engine producing 252hp at 5000-6800rpm and 370Nm torque at 1500-4500rpm.
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