Packed with features, the new Porsche Macan delivers day-to-day usability and e-performance on any terrain.
Oh, how things have changed. Once upon a time, Porsches were made for a very particular type of consumer, one who was happy to sacrifice space and even comfort for the sake of power and prestige. Since then, the German marque has branched out, and now there’s a Porsche for every well-heeled driver, including the new Macan, an all-electric speeder with families and practicality in mind.
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Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into its second model generation, now in all-electric form. Through its progressive, timeless design, characteristic Porsche performance, long-distance range and high everyday practicality, the new Macan 4 and the new Macan Turbo aim to completely fulfil the requirements of Porsche customers looking to slip behind the wheel of an SUV.
Thanks to the sharper proportions and Porsche Design DNA, the new Macan models look dynamic and dominant, with the classic Porsche proportions further developed and optimally adapted to the challenges of an electric vehicle. This has further heightened the Macan’s sporty, modern and dynamic appearance and sets it apart from its SUV brethren.
The shallow pitch of the bonnet and the strongly pronounced wings give the entry-level SUV a dynamic appearance even when stationary. The headlights are divided into two parts: the flat upper light unit with four-point daytime running lights is embedded in the wings and emphasises the car’s width while the main headlight module – with optional matrix LED technology – is positioned slightly lower in the front end.
The characteristic Porsche flyline forms a unit with a flat rear window and in combination with the frameless doors with characteristic side blades, the result is a sleek, sporty design.
With the development of the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) design, the new Macan is one of the most streamlined SUVs on the market – with positive effects on range and power consumption. The PAA system includes the adaptive rear spoiler, active cooling flaps on the front air intakes, and flexible covers on the fully sealed underbody, while air curtains below the headlight module and the low-slung front end optimise the airflow. At the rear, lateral tear-off edges and the louvred diffuser ensure aerodynamic efficiency.
Porsche exclusively uses the latest generation of permanently-excited PSM electric motors on the front and rear axles to achieve excellent efficiency and enable optimum reproducibility of the power output. This means that, in combination with Launch Control, the Macan 4 produces up to 300 kW of over-boost power, while the Macan Turbo boasts up to 470 kW, with a maximum torque of 650 and 1,130 Nm, respectively.
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This guarantees excellent driving performance with the Macan 4 accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, while the Macan Turbo gallops to 100km/hr in just 3.3 seconds. The two models achieve top speeds of 220 and 260 km/h, respectively.
The electric motors draw their energy from a lithium-ion battery in the underbody, a central component of the newly developed Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform with 800-volt architecture, used by Porsche for the first time in the new Macan. The DC charging output is up to 270 kW and the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in approximately 21 minutes, or the time it takes to drink a well-made latte.
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At 400-volt charging stations, a high-voltage switch in the battery enables bank charging by effectively splitting the 800-volt battery into two batteries, each with a rated voltage of 400 volts, enabling efficient charging at up to 135 kW without an additional HV booster. AC charging at up to 11 kW is also possible at household wall boxes.
The new Macan is a performance-oriented SUV with a high level of practicality for everyday use, and electrification has led to increased luggage space of up to 540 litres behind the rear seat bench and another 84 litres in the ‘frunk’, a second luggage compartment under the bonnet. If the rear seat backrest is folded down completely, the rear luggage compartment capacity increases to up to 1,348 litres.
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The interiors are unmistakably Porsche: the width of the cockpit is emphasised by an integrated black panel and the rising design of the centre console heightens the impression of a low and performance-focused position in the vehicle. At the same time, large windows give a light and airy feel to the interior space.
In addition to the modern digital user interfaces, there are also select analogue control elements – for example, on the air vents and the air conditioning controls – while an LED light strip is integrated into the trim strip of the cockpit and doors, acting as both ambient lighting and a communication light. Depending on the situation, it provides information or warnings – such as for greetings, charging processes or in conjunction with the driver assistance systems.
The Macan is also equipped with the latest-generation display and operating concept with up to three screens, including the free-standing 12.6-inch, curved-design instrument cluster and the 10.9-inch central display. For the first time, the passenger can also view information, adjust settings on the infotainment system or stream video content while the car is being driven via their own optional 10.9-inch screen.
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For the first time, the Porsche Driver Experience also includes a head-up display with augmented reality technology. Virtual elements such as navigation arrows are visually integrated seamlessly into the real world. The image appears to the driver at a distance of 10 metres and corresponds to the size of an 87-inch display.
The new-generation infotainment system is based on Android Automotive OS while the standard Porsche Communication Management (PCM) takes computing performance to a new level with the “Hey Porsche” voice assistant suggesting routes, including charging stops, at lightning speed.
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