New Porsche Macan: the driving test

Porsche Macanthe second one is also good. After the recently renewed Taycan, the popular SUV from Zuffenhausen is the second model to meet uncompromising electrification, but the first developed on the innovative PPE platform. This is the Premium Platform Electric dedicated mainly to the top of the range Porsche and Audi. Together with the Panamera and Cayenne, the Macan represents one of the many bets won by Porsche in the last twenty years, given the over 850,000 units delivered all over the world since 2014. Now it will aim even higher, looking at the most sophisticated customers with two 100% electric versions: the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo, the protagonist of our first contact on the roads of the French Riviera. The price Of Porsche Macan 4 starts from 88,187 eurosthat of Porsche Macan Turbo from 121,242 euros.

Porsche Macan 2024: dimensions and PPE platform

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Change everything so that nothing changes. Taking into consideration that the look remains the first factor in purchasing a car, the team led by the designer Michael Mauer chose the path of stylistic evolution for the new Macan, not revolution. But it is the only element of continuity with the recent past, despite the dimensions increased by over five centimeters in length imposed by the new platform. The new Porsche Macan is 4.78 meters long, with a wheelbase lengthened by 86 mm (2.89 meters in total) and tracks that are almost 20 mm wider than the outgoing model. Consequently, the total load capacity increases thanks to the 84 liter front cockpit in addition to the 540 liters offered by the trunk. The excellent work done by Porsche technicians is reflected in the aerodynamic coefficient, which indicates the aerodynamic resistance of the vehicle, dropped to 0.25 compared to 0.36 of the outgoing model despite the increased dimensions. Part of the credit goes to the Paa (Porsche Active Aerodynamics) active aerodynamics system which includes a retractable adjustable rear wing, moving elements between the front air intakes and in the underbody. The Ppe is a highly advanced platform intended for high-performance cars, supported by an 800 Volt electronic architecture. Allows you to restore from 10 to 80% battery life in 21 minutes, using 270 kW infrastructure. The Bank Charging system allows the 800 Volt battery to be split into two units of 400 Volt each. This makes it possible to charge up to 135 kW particularly efficiently. The AC system supports up to 11 kW.

Porsche Macan 2024: engines, battery and trim

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The two versions of the Macan share the same 100 kWh lithium-ion battery housed in the wheelbase. It guarantees up to 613 km of autonomy to the Macan 4 with 300 kW/408 HP (in overboost), while the Macan Turbo with 470 kW/639 HP and 1130 Nm of torque travels a maximum of 591 km. As for performance, the first covers the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h, the Porsche Macan Turbo does 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reaches 260 km /h. The structure provides adaptive air suspension Pasm (standard on the Macan Turbo) and the steering rear axle makes its debut. The torque is also distributed predictively by the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (ePtm), which reacts within ten milliseconds by dividing the torque between the axles in the event of a loss of grip. Furthermore, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (Ptv Plus), the electronically controlled self-locking differential on the rear axle, contributes to improve tractionthe driving stability and lateral dynamics of the Macan Turbo.

Porsche Macan 2024: interior and infotainment

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The interior structure recalls the style seen on the restyling versions of the Cayenne and Taycan. The digitally oriented dashboard hosts the 12.6-inch curved instrument panel, the 10.9” central screen and one of the same size dedicated to the front passenger which can display driving information, such as streaming content while the car is moving. The New Macan debuts the innovative augmented reality head-up display, capable of providing information to the driver clearly and with maximum precision. The system of next generation infotainmenthowever, is based on the Android Automotive OS operating system complete with voice assistant that can be activated by speaking “Hey Porsche.”

Porsche Macan 2024: how it goes in the city

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A reference in terms of handling and performance among sports SUVs. Due to the coat of arms of the German company and the more recent history of the Macan itself, the first electric Porsche SUV could not have been created with different objectives. And, as happened with the Taycan, the Porsche Macan manages to grasp them all, objectively stretching the blanket compared to its endothermic past. While waiting for the track’s verdict, the road one clearly leans towards the new one Electric Macan Turbo even for those, like myself, who always welcome the news of the retirement of a V6 engine with discreet uneasiness. In daily use in the city, it has gained a lot in comfort with the virtues of the silent and vibration-free electric traction, accompanied by the maneuverability given by the steering rear axle as well as by the effectiveness in the damping phase of the electronically controlled adaptive pneumatic suspensions. By selecting the drive mode most devoted to efficiency, the reactions to the accelerator are filtered and progressive, even if driving is always pleasantly fluid due to the choice to activate energy recovery only during braking. There technology offers its contribution in many driving situations, providing timely indications and warnings on the head up display while driving, but also during manoeuvres, facilitated by the 360° view provided by the cameras.

Porsche Macan 2024: how it goes through the curves

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Technology that emerges when it comes to underlining the sporting soul of the Macan, ready to come out as soon as you put the wheels out of town. In addition to the supercar values ​​involved, 608 HP and 1,130 Nm of torque, it is the impeccable way in which they are released to the ground that literally leaves the driver and occupants breathless. No wheelspin, for a brutal push towards a dimension where everything happens quickly, in silence and with maximum precision. The weight, which has increased to around 2.4 tonnes, is digested without problems both by the brakes, which are much more incisive and modular than other electric sports cars, and by the set-up, capable of dampening roll and pitch as well as ensuring always predictable reactions. Qualities that are appreciated between the curves, where the steering rewards maximum precision and load transfers are very rapid, while the exit is lightning fast due to the synergy between the ePtm, which distributes the torque between the front and rear, and the differential rear electronically controlled Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. The exhilarating driving experience was completed by the surprising (for the car category) data on the energy consumption Of Porsche Macan Turbomeasured on the mixed test route: just 22.4 kWh/100 km, driving in Sport Plus most of the time.

Porsche Macan 2024: for whom it is advisable

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The electric Porsche Macan is aimed at those seeking uncompromising luxury and sportiness, also in terms of sustainability. All concentrated in an SUV suitable for daily use as well as the more occasional leisure-oriented one, for example families who do not have problems related to the purchase price of a car like installing a wallbox in your garage.

Porsche Macan 2024: pros and cons

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Pleases:

• Dynamism: at the top among medium-large electric SUVs;
• Comfort: technology, habitability, layout and acoustic insulation contribute;
• Autonomy: appeared close to the declared data.

• Navigator: clearer indications on the head up display;
• Rear visibility: improvable, but the cameras make up for it.

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Porsche Macan 2024: technical data sheet

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The technical data of the Porsche Macan Turbo 2024:

Data sheet