Porsche Macan 95B (2014-2024) used: best year, common faults, and the engine to skip

Porsche Macan 95B used buyer's guide: best year, best engine, common faults at 60-80k miles, and what UK premium buyers should pay in 2026.

The 95B Macan in two sentences: 2014 to 2024, two phases

The 95B is the first-generation Porsche Macan, built at Leipzig from 2014 to 2024 ICE production (the all-new electric Macan replaces it for 2025+ but is sold alongside late-2024 ICE cars). It shares its MLB Evo platform with the Audi Q5 second-generation, the Audi A4 / A5 family and the late-generation VW Touareg. The most important model-year break is the 2019 facelift (sold as a 2019.5 model year), which brought new bumpers, the larger 10.9-inch PCM infotainment, the 2.0 four-cylinder turbo petrol replacing the 2.0 diesel, and the heavily revised 3.0 V6 turbo petrol on Macan S.

The 2022 GTS update (also known as the second facelift) sharpened the styling and trims, brought the 3.0 V6 to higher output on the GTS, retired the Macan Turbo nameplate in favour of the GTS at the top of the petrol range, and standardised PCM 6.0 software across the line.

The best year to buy a used Porsche Macan in 2026

• £22,000 to £28,000: 2017 to 2018 Macan S 3.0 V6 petrol (pre-facelift), 70,000 to 95,000 miles, FPSH. The value-pick window. Strong V6 with the original PCM 4.0 infotainment (slower than later cars), air suspension on S and Turbo, and depreciation that has now levelled out. Walk away from any car without continuous Porsche main-dealer or known Porsche-specialist service history.
• £28,000 to £38,000: 2019 to 2021 Macan S, 30,000 to 55,000 miles. The buy. Post-facelift means the bigger PCM screen, the revised 3.0 V6 (354PS), refreshed cabin trim and the air suspension calmer over UK potholes. Porsche Approved Pre-Owned (PAP) cars in this range command a £2,500 to £4,500 premium and bundle a minimum 12 months / unlimited mileage warranty.
• £38,000 to £52,000: 2022 to 2024 Macan GTS, sub-25,000 miles. Last-of-line 95B GTS, with 440PS 3.0 V6, PASM and Porsche Active Suspension Management with PASM Sport. Holds residuals strongest because the all-electric replacement leaves a meaningful price gap between equivalent specs.

Engines ranked: V6 petrol first, V6 diesel last

1. 3.0 V6 turbo petrol (Macan S, 2019+ revised version): the buy. 354PS, 480Nm, real-world 27 to 30 mpg per Honest John Real MPG owner submissions, and the most balanced power-to-character ratio in the range. ZF 7-speed PDK is durable and the V6 itself has none of the catastrophic-failure folklore of the diesel.
2. 2.9 V6 twin-turbo petrol (Macan GTS / Turbo, 2020+): the same fundamental V6 family with twin-turbo response and 380 to 440PS. Faster, sharper, slightly thirstier (real-world 24 to 27 mpg). Best driver’s Macan.
3. 2.0 turbo petrol (entry Macan, 2019+): the value pick if you want the badge on a tighter budget. Real-world 28 to 32 mpg, smoother than the diesel, ULEZ-compliant. NVH at idle is noticeably worse than the V6; the driving feel is closer to an Audi Q5 than a Porsche.
4. 3.0 V6 diesel (Macan S Diesel, 2014 to 2018): the engine to avoid on a high-miler. The EA897 V6 diesel suffers timing-cover oil seepage, water-pump failure, and (in some markets) was the subject of emissions software-related recalls. A timing-cover reseal at a Porsche main dealer is £3,500 to £4,800; at a Porsche independent specialist £1,800 to £2,800. ULEZ-compliant if Euro 6 (most 2016+ cars are), but residuals are dropping and parts costs are not.
5. 2.0 turbo diesel (Macan, 2014 to 2018 sold as Macan): avoid. Limited UK take-up, residual value is poor, repair costs are high and parts availability lags.

Common faults to inspect before you sign

• Air suspension (Macan S, GTS, Turbo): not standard on every trim. On cars that have it (PASM with air suspension is an option on S and was standard on Turbo / GTS), look for uneven resting height and listen for the compressor on chassis-raise. Strut replacement runs £1,400 to £1,900 a corner at an independent Porsche specialist.
• PCM infotainment: PCM 4.0 (pre-facelift, 7-inch screen) is slow but stable. PCM 5.0 / 6.0 (post-facelift, 10.9-inch) is dramatically more responsive. Test CarPlay (wireless on 6.0, wired on 5.0) on the test drive.
• Brake wear: Macan GTS / Turbo with optional Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) is a brilliant brake to drive but a £4,500/axle replacement at a main dealer. If the car you are looking at has PSCB and the seller cannot evidence less than 50% wear, factor a £4,000+ brake job into your offer.
• PDK gearbox: the ZF 7-speed PDK is among the most durable dual-clutch units in the industry. On any high-miler ask for a fluid-change history; many specialists recommend a fluid service at 60,000 miles.
• 3.0 V6 diesel timing cover: oil seepage is the classic V6 diesel issue. On any pre-2018 V6 diesel, look at the front of the engine for oil staining and ask whether the timing cover has been resealed.
• Electronic parking brake: early cars (2014 to 2017) suffer EPB actuator failure. Listen for whirring on parking-brake release.
• DVSA recall history: the Macan has multiple recalls including a high-profile 2025 fuel-system action; check the specific VIN at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall.

Porsche Approved Pre-Owned vs independent dealer vs private sale

A Porsche Approved Pre-Owned (PAP) Macan comes with a 111-point inspection, a minimum 12 months / unlimited mileage warranty (renewable annually up to 15 years from first registration), Porsche Roadside Assistance, and stronger consumer-protection back-up. The PAP premium over a comparable independent car is typically £2,500 to £4,500. For a Macan under £35,000 that premium is worth paying because the warranty covers the items most likely to need attention (PCM module, EPB, brakes on PSCB-equipped cars, infotainment). On older or higher-mileage cars where PAP cover is unavailable, a Porsche-specialist independent (such as Hartech, RPM Technik, Autofarm, or a regional Porsche specialist with a strong reputation) is often the better-value play. See our piece on Hagerty UK vs Adrian Flux for a used Porsche 911 for specialist insurance context that also applies to the Macan.

Our take

For a UK premium used buyer in 2026 the right Porsche Macan is a 2019 to 2021 Macan S 3.0 V6 with PAP cover or comparable Porsche-specialist warranty, sub-50,000 miles, full Porsche main-dealer or known specialist service history, and the air suspension serviced within the last 30,000 miles. Budget £30,000 to £36,000. The 3.0 V6 is the engine that justifies the badge; the 2.0 four-cylinder Macan is a good car but a watered-down Porsche experience. Skip the 3.0 V6 diesel unless the price is exceptional and the timing cover has been resealed; the 2014 to 2018 diesels are the highest-risk Macans in the UK used market. The GTS at the £40,000+ end is for buyers who want the sharpest version of the car; the S is the rational choice for everyone else.

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