2017
46 U.S. States And Counting: Exploring America's National Parks In A Porsche 911
Having traversed 140,000 miles, Jeff Rhoades and his Carrera 4 prove that you don't need an overlander to explore the great outdoors
Jeff Rhoades is far from a typical Porsche owner who shows up at your local Cars & Coffee on a Sunday. He’s a man on a mission. A former lawyer with a serious case of wanderlust, Jeff has transformed his 911 Carrera 4 into a dirt-caked expedition vehicle. His mission? Simple. To visit all 63 National Parks across the United States. With 46 already under his belt, this modern-day Lewis and Clark is far from finished. In the process, he has already racked up over 140,000 miles.
2017 Porsche Macan (95B.1)
Porsche debuted the Macan's base trim for the 2017 model year, plonking it with a 252-hp turbo inline-four engine, but don't let that deter you. While shared with the Audi Q5, the Macan schooled the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with its potent performance and crisp handling.
Porsche took a calculated risk with the Macan, launching it for the 2015 model year to answer the booming trend of compact luxury SUVs. Following the success of the larger Cayenne, this smaller sibling quickly became the brand’s bestseller. For 2017, a new base trim with a 2.0-liter turbo-four from the Audi Q5 joined the lineup, offering 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. This entry-level variant sprinted to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, providing brisk performance for daily driving duties.