Porsche Macan shows true grit when it hits the road

Much has been said about grit lately. It’s the idea that success comes from some combination of practice, passion, determination, and hope; the combination is called grit.

Cars can have it, too. It’s the x-factor that makes little rally racers so fun to drive, the enigmatic thing that makes some sports cars seem plucky while others feel numb.

The 2016 Porsche Macan S has grit. It’s not a perfect car — expensive and small for a crossover, with a polarising body style — but when it comes to gripping corners, thrusting into tight traffic, and ripping around town, the Cayenne’s cute little brother more than proves its mettle.