2015 Porsche Macan

The Macan we have here today is the ‘S’ variant, which means it is packing a twin turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine and can whisk its occupants to 60mph in about 5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 156mph.

Despite being a weighty and capacious SUV, this car is, first and foremost, a Porsche – and that means that it handles, performs and behaves with levels of capability and composure that are born of the marque’s sportscar know-how and would put many cars with more obviously sporting pretensions to shame.

The headline news on this car is that it is a Japanese import, having been delivered new to the Land of the Rising Sun in 2015.

Now then.

What exactly does that news tell you?

Firstly, it tells you that this car will have experienced the pampered and fastidiously curated existence enjoyed by nearly all prestigious, luxury Japanese imports.

It may be something of a cliché to talk about the value of ‘honour’ in Japanese society and culture. But it’s no exaggeration to say that this tradition is alive and well even in the Japanese motor trade, where there is no place for Trotter-san or Daley-san.

This is a world in which mechanics are assiduously diligent in their work, dealers are scrupulously honest in their valuations, and owners take obsessive levels of pride in the care and attention they lavish upon their expensive European cars.

Secondly, it tells you that the car has spent its life in a country where salt is thrown over the shoulders of sumo wrestlers, not chucked all over the roads with reckless abandon like it is in the UK.

Ergo, Japanese cars are nearly always free of the sort of corrosion issues that routinely affect cars in the UK and elsewhere.

All of which good news goes a long way to explaining the excellent dynamic, mechanical and aesthetic condition of this car.

Of course, the other element that’s clearly played a role in keeping it so well-preserved is the fact that it’s showing fewer than 26,000 miles on the odometer.

We have driven it and are delighted to report that it does everything you would want it to do with all the competence and over-engineered ability we’ve come to expect from the marque.

The bodywork on this example is straight and true, and there are no dimples, dinks or dents of any note anywhere that we can see.

The shut-lines and panels gaps are consistent and even throughout.

The paintwork is very decent overall and, of course, white is just about the most forgiving colour, but there are a few patches on the roof and at the top of the driver’s door that feel a little flat and rough to the touch.

No doubt this could be addressed by a decent machine polish if so desired.

Aside from that, the only things we found were a couple of small stone chips around the front bumper and valance.

The 20” wheels appear to be wholly unacquainted with kerbs or other roadside obstacles.

The fronts are shod in Michelin Latitude rubber, the rears are wearing Yokohama Advan tyres – they all look to have a decent amount of life left in them, as far as we can see.

The car’s badging, lights, lenses and other exterior fixtures and fittings all appear to be in very good condition.

The interior looks and feels exactly like one you’d expect to find in a car with under 25,000 miles on the clock.

It is a delightful and really very classy place in which to spend some quality time.

It is pretty much showroom-fresh and looks as good as new in every meaningful respect.

How showroom-fresh do we mean?

Well, the alloy kick plate atop the driver’s door sill is still covered in protective plastic film, as are a couple of switches ahead of the gear selector.

The light brown/tan leather upholstery has yet to earn so much as a discernible crease and the seats, front and back, are every bit as comfortable and supportive as they look.

The comfort offered by the seats no doubt owes something to the soft suede/Alcantara inserts on the backs and squabs – a touch that elevates the aesthetic of the interior and adds an inviting warmth to the ambience.

The carpets and mats are following the same script in terms of quality, condition and preservation, as are the door cards and headlining.

As far as we’re aware, all dials, gauges, screens, buttons, switches and knobs do what they’re supposed to do without hesitation, deviation or repetition.

The boot, you won’t be remotely shocked to learn, is pristine and doesn’t look as if it’s ever hosted any cargo heavier than a flat cap or a slim paperback.

There’s not much to see under the cowls and covers in the engine bay, but everything looks clean and dry to us.

The car’s undersides are also shrouded by covers and cowls, but everything we can see appears to possess plenty of structural integrity, and nothing we’ve spotted has given us any cause to frown, shake our heads or tut.

Basically, it’s all good.

The car comes with a full and comprehensive Porsche service history completed by Porsche Kumamoto.

All services carried out at Porsche Centre Kumamoto:

25 December 2015 = 27km / 17 miles

1 December 2016 = 6,212km / 3,882 miles

15 December 2017 = 10,137km / 6,336 miles

1 December 2018 = 14,751km / 9,220 miles

11 December 2020 = 22,353km / 13,970 miles

27 February 2021 = 23,518 km / 14,699 miles

20 December 2022 = 27,101km / 16,938 miles 

20 February 2023 = 30, 145km / 18,840 miles

12 August 2024 = 33,431 km / 20,894 miles

25 November  2025 = 39,007km / 24,380 miles

8 December 2025 = 39,432km / 24,645 miles

It also comes with its original manuals and handbooks, full sets of keys, a V5C, a clear HPI report and an MoT certificate - with no advisories whatsoever - that’s valid until 28th April 2027.

It is exceptionally well-preserved and has given us yet another strong and compelling reason for being avid fans of quality Japanese imports.

Whoever successfully bids on this fine Macan ‘S’ will be getting a huge amount of very potent, capable, practical and luxurious car for their money.

Really, what’s not to like?

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £20,000 - £25,000.

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