The arrival of the first full electrical Porsche Macan should be easy. From the old gas car, although the German car manufacturer announced plans to produce the couple at the same time and with the new EV. For buyers who are not quite ready to make the switch, this was a problem, since at some point only the battery -operated Macan would remain.
Get in in 2025, and the conversation about the Porsche Macan has changed significantly. In January, rumors arose that the car manufacturer rated the life capacity of adapting this electrified bestseller with a pure gas or a hybrid drive. Until March, Porsche made it clear that the Ice Macan would actually leave production in 2026 as intended, which makes EV the sole survivor. During the financial outlook, however, it announced a possible new gas-powered SUV, although the details are still scarce. It is also unlikely that it will be received by 2030.
At the moment there are numerous “what if” that surround the Porsche Macan and the SUV line -up of the brand as a whole. In view of the fact that the EV will soon be the only variant for sale, how well does the turbo separation work in the turbo stretch?
Like most other Volkswagen Group products, it drives on a common platform. In this case, it is the Performance Premium Electric (PPE) scorchitecture, which also underpins the Audi Q6 e -tron. It uses an 800-volt-electric system and a battery with a gross capacity of 100 kilowatt hours, which leads to a net capacity of 95 kWh. As the Porsche Macan Electric setup shows, this setup individual motor variants with rear-wheel drive or, like the turbo, can be used to include a dual motor configuration with a power supply drive that is sent to all four bikes.
The first thing she hits over the Porsche Macan Turbo is its speed on the street. Driven by a battery that is larger than what you get in a Taycan and developed up to 630 hp and 833 pound foot torque, sprinters to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds. For the context, this is four tenth faster than a Carrera-GT. The crossover achieves this despite a weight of over £ 5,300 or about 2,000 more than the V10 hypercar.
The big distinction is of course that the Macan grants you unlimited access to this level of performance, regardless of where you are. Although it does not produce these peak numbers if it is only in the city, the turbo is quick. It is the kind of fast that it doesn’t matter whether you start it from 20 or 120 miles per hour. There has to be more and more acceleration.
On a side street you combine this seemingly endless performance with all -wheel drive, and you get a crossover that is pleasantly hunting on hunting sports cars on a winding mountain road. Apart from the production of a high mechanical handle, the Porsche Macan Turbo complements with a new traction management system, which can react to Rhowelspin in 10 milliseconds, a locked rear differential, torque vectoring and an optional rear steering system.
The result is a crossover that does not hesitate to turn away at the moment you ask. Just show the wheel and it will follow without complaint. His chassis is properly equipped to cope with the performance triggered by its electric motors. And as in the refreshing Cayenne series, this crossover benefits from two Valve dams that make it possible to adapt the compression and the backplate independently and, in the case of the turbo, an adaptive aerial cladding lock system.
This setup, although there is no active anti-roll system, effortlessly treats the mass of the macan without providing a driving experience that is excessively stiff. They definitely still feel the weight, but they also have the feeling that everyone works together on board systems to help them move as soon as possible. This is a by -product of the separate investment of Porsche in the PPE platform with targeted upgrades to the rear end and its suspension. As you will find out later, it is sometimes the reason why the Macan sits at a higher price than its Audi siblings.
The electrical power steering receives a special Porsche tuning that is constantly best in the entire Volkswagen group. While it has a quick ratio, it is not twitching or excessively reaction. It is perfectly with the available handle and the available performance matches and expands the experience with an appropriate amount of feedback. It is a similar story when it comes to braking this crossover. The regenerative brakes integrated properly into the steel set, which leads to a strong stop force that never fades.
However, choose your speed and the Porsche Macan Turbo effortlessly settles in daily pendulum traffic. Its adaptive air suspension increases young and old, and its well-insulated cabin keeps most of the unwanted road and wind noise away. This crossover of his predecessor is still an ideal daily driver with a really sporty side.
This strength and performance are cost. While the Macan 4 dual engine offers an EPA estimated range of 308 miles, the turbo reaches a lower 288-mile number. In view of the fact that PPE is an 800-volt platform, the turbo can charge up to 270 kilowatts so that it can jump from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes.
The Porsche Macan Turbo, which I drive this week, has an improved set of $ 3,510 22-inch wheels, adaptive 18-way sports seats and a black leather interior. However, if you have parked it in a side street, you can then find that it starts at 107,295 US dollars, including a target fee of USD 1,995? This tester is delivered with a price that exceeds $ 125,000. Nevertheless, the average person will probably see it and assume that you will drive an entry -level sporer.
The new Macan is about two centimeters wider and three inches longer than its predecessor. Nevertheless, it is difficult for them to tell it at a glance. While the turbo receives unique bumpers, its general coupé-like shape and attitude remind you of what you get in a basic model of $ 77,295. There is little that makes the Range Toper immediately recognizable.
Inside you will find a layout that is very familiar to the refreshing Cayenne that is currently reduced. The electrified Macan is seriously receiving a curved 12.6-inch instrument cluster and a 10.9-inch infotainment screen. My tester adds an optional 10.9-inch display before the passenger, which ensures that his dashboard is filled with screens. However, Porsche kindly maintains physical switches in the center console, which maintain a feeling of tactility.
The advantages of the rise of the macan are clearly visible if you take the interior into account. Apart from more passenger surface, the load capacity increases with the seats to up to 46.5 Cu-FT. This fits at the front with a second storage area that increases an additional 2.9 cubic foot storage space. As such, it comes closer to the bridging of the gap between the previous gas -powered Macan and the Cayenne. The Maserati Grensigen Folzore comes much closer to the size.
In typical Porsche fashion, the fully electric Macan turbo is practically flawless from a perspective. It can quickly be in a straight line and a willing dance partner in the bends without affecting daily comfort and user -friendliness. However, it manages to combine this performance with a feeling of tactility and driver construction, which is usually missing in high electric vehicles.
From $ 107,295, the turbo is quite expensive, especially if you take into account the premium for the entire electric Macan range compared to its gas-powered predecessor. Nevertheless, this model with range toping is not immediately recognizable as something special. While the Macan itself is a nicely looking vehicle, you want more differentiation if you lay down six figures.
Although the price is certainly increased, the driving experience is a few electrical crossovers.
