2022 Porsche Macan T Australian pricing and features revealed for high-spec four-pot

Porsche has announced a new variant for its most popular model will soon be on sale, with the Macan T set to debut later this year.

Dropping into the 2022 Porsche range between the entry-level base Macan and the V6 bi-turbo Macan S, the Macan T utilises the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine as its cheaper variant – but adds a host of extra equipment and design tweaks.

Starting at $91,500 before on-road costs, the Macan T is $6700 dearer than the standard Macan, but $14,300 less expensive than the 2.9-litre, V6 bi-turbo Macan S – despite sharing a number of features with its more powerful sibling.

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Power and torque figures from the 2.0-litre four-pot remain unchanged at 195kW and 400Nm, with power delivered to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, enabling the Macan T to achieve a 0-100km/h time of 6.2 seconds.

Compared to the standard Macan, its Porsche Active Suspension Management system and springs have been adjusted to lower its ride height by 15 millimetres, with a stiffer front anti-roll bar also helping to sharpen up its handling, while adaptive air suspension drops its height by an extra 10mm.

Riding on the 20-inch wheels from the Macan S, the Macan T's rims get an exclusive dark titanium finish, tying in with the agate grey metallic highlights on the front facia, side mirrors, skirts, spoiler and rear logos.

Porsche says the Macan T is available to be ordered in 13 exterior finishes, with high gloss black window trims and side logos contrasting against the car's main colours.

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Inside the cabin, front-row occupants are treated to eight-way electrically adjustable and heated sports seats, upholstered in black leather with Porsche's crest embossed in the headrests. Sport-Tex stripes are also available with the front seat centres and outer rear seats, contrasting against the black with the exterior paint finish.

In front of the driver is Porsche's multifunction GT heated leather sports steering wheel – Race-Tex fabric is an optional extra – while the Sport Chrono stopwatch is also a standard feature, mounted centrally on the dashboard.

The 2022 Macan range was launched last year with an updated 10.9-inch Porsche Communication Management infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay – although it's understood the SUV misses out on recent updates which added Android Auto.

Porsche expects the first deliveries of the Macan T to arrive in Australia in the middle of 2022, with the new variant on sale now through its dealer network.

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2022 Porsche Macan Australian pricing

Excludes on-road costs.