New 2014 Porsche Macan revealed in LA

Porsche has revealed its new compact SUV at the LA Motor Show - the first time, claims the German brand, that a sports car has ever been offered in the compact SUV segment.

The firm really is going all-out to emphasise the sporting aspects of the Macan: it sets new benchmarks for the segment on road, says Porsche. "It is the sports car in it segment."

Deliveries of the new Macan begin in April 2014 - but it is actually on sale now. British Porsche dealers are already taking orders for the new Macan, which costs from £43,300.

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By Richard Aucock, contributor, MSN Cars