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Snapshot
- Second-gen Porsche Macan Australian pricing and details confirmed!
- Electric SUV initially available in 4 and Turbo trim levels in Oz
- Pricing from $133,700 before on-road costs means it's $40K dearer
Following today's leak, Porsche's first electric SUV has been priced for Australia, with the 2024 Macan 4 arriving later this year from $133,700.
Launching with two variants initially, the all-wheel-drive Macan 4 packs 300kW while the flagship Turbo develops a whopping 470kW and 1130Nm – enough to frighten a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in a straight line.
This is Porsche's first outing of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) underpinnings that boast 800-volt capability, twin-valve dampers, rear-wheel steer, and a 96kWh usable battery pack in the Macan.
Although it's distinctively Porsche, the larger second-gen electric Macan has a few new details including Taycan-inspired lighting signatures and a rounder rear end.
Inside, Porsche has implemented a familiar layout and moved back to physical controls for the cabin vents – perhaps in response to the less-than-rosy reception of Taycan's digi-vents.
“We are taking the Macan to a completely new level – with exceptional E-Performance, the new Driver Experience, and a very impressive design,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche at the new Macan's debut in Singapore.
Matching the zero-emission nature of the new Macan, Porsche will build the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQC rival in a 'carbon neutral way' at its Leipzig manufacturing plant.
JUMP AHEAD
- 2024 Porsche Macan pricing
- 2024 Porsche Macan features
- Dimensions
- Powertrain, batteries, and driving range
- Safety
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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Naturally, customisation will be extensive with the new Macan
2024 Porsche Macan pricing
The new electric Macan is, expectedly, a lot dearer to get into. The entry-level Macan 4 costs $39,900 more than the current unsuffixed model.
The Turbo, meanwhile, is a whopping $46,400 dearer than the ICE GTS. However, both are meaningfully more rapid; it's hard to consider Porsche's new Macan as a direct replacement for the old medium-sized SUV in price or performance terms.
Click here for an even clearer picture of how the new Macan compares to its predecessor.
Prices exclude on-road costs
| Variant | Price (before on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| Macan 4 | $133,700 |
| Macan Turbo | $188,100 |
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Bigger and a whole lot more expensive – the Macan has evolved
2024 Porsche Macan features
Porsche is yet to confirm exact Australian specifications. However, we know a few details about the brand's new EV.
Inside it features a 12.6-inch curved digital driver's display, and there's a 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen in the centre.
A first for the Macan nameplate is an optional 10.9-inch passenger display and augmented reality head-up display for the driver.
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The new Macan comes with a whole lot of screen (and physical vent controls!)
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The dearer Turbo gets standard (all optional on the Macan 4) 21-inch alloy wheels (22s are optional), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM, or air suspension), power steering plus, and 14-way power adjust 'comfort' seats.
Turbo exclusives include a panoramic roof, Porsche Electric Sport Sound, Sport Chrono package, and four-zone climate control.
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Dimensions
The new Macan has grown up, measuring 4784mm long, 1938mm wide, 1622mm tall, and riding on a 2893mm wheelbase.
It's bigger in every metric than the car it replaces (Porsche hasn't quoted an official weight figure yet but expect it to be around 2200kg) and that means more cabin space.
The front seats are 28mm lower and the rear 15mm lower with enhanced legroom. Cargo carrying is up, too, with 540L of boot space (87L more) and the bonus of an 84L 'frunk' under the bonnet.
It's also capable of towing a braked load weighing up to 2000kg.
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Powertrain, battery, and driving range
It's well accepted that making an electric vehicle powerful isn't particularly hard – that said, peak outputs of 470kW and 1130Nm in the twin-motor Macan Turbo are stunningly high.
Porsche claims a 0-100km/h sprint of just 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of 260km/h for the Turbo.
The Macan 4 is no slouch, with its two motors you'll experience 300kW and 650Nm in overboost mode, a 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds, and 220km/h top speed.
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The brand says the Macan's permanently-excited 'PSM' electric motors are particularly efficient and 'enable optimum reproducibility' of peak power.
Putting the grunt to the road is Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, an electronically locking rear differential.
Porsche also describes the Macan's 'Integrated Power Box' (IPB) that allies the high-voltage heater, DC/DC converter and onboard AC charger to optimise efficiency.
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Between the axles is a 96kWh usable (100kWh gross) battery pack.
Porsche hasn't published a final WLTP driving range yet, but a drag coefficient of 0.25 and active aero (including spoiler, air curtains, and other features) should see it achieve over 550km in the test.
It'll charge quickly, too, thanks to the 800V architecture's ability to take DC electricity on board at 270kW.
Porsche says 10-80 per cent at ultra-rapid charging locations will take 21 minutes, and the clever architecture can speed charging up at 400V DC locations to 135kW by effectively splitting the single 800V battery into two items.
The Macan will accept up to 11kW AC from a home wallbox.
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Safety
The Porsche Macan is yet to be evaluated by Euro NCAP or ANCAP.
Porsche will include adaptive cruise control, lane-trace assist, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera, side airbags (and more) on all Australian-delivered electric Macans.
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Availability
The second-gen electric Porsche Macan will arrive in Australia in Macan 4 and Macan Turbo guises in late 2024.
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