The facelifted Porsche Taycan wasn’t the one electrical automobile (EV) being introduced on the Porsche World Roadshow 2024, because the all-new Macan was additionally previewed in Malaysia for the primary time following its world reveal in January this yr.
Set to formally go on sale right here later this yr, Sime Darby Auto Efficiency (SDAP), which represents Porsche Malaysia, is now accepting pre-orders for the second-generation Macan. “The Macan has all the time been the sports activities automobile within the compact SUV phase and now, with its all new powertrains and coupe-like flyline providing a sharper and sportier design, Porsche is bringing the all-electric Macan to an entire new stage,” stated Christopher Hunter, CEO of SDAP.
Constructed on the Premium Platform Electrical (PPE), the Macan options an 800V structure and is being supplied in two variants, specifically the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. The swap to a devoted EV platform additionally brings a number of firsts for the Macan, together with extra superior two-valve air suspension dampers which might be a part of the Porsche Energetic Suspension Administration (PASM) digital damping management – customary on the Turbo variant.
Rear-axle steering (as much as 5 levels) can be new for the Macan and supplied as an possibility to cut back the turning circle to only 11.1 metres. Each variants function a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with a gross power capability of 100 kWh (95 kWh usable) and have a dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup, the latter joined by the electronically managed Porsche Traction Administration (ePTM).
The Macan 4’s electrical motors are rated for a complete system output of 387 PS (382 hp or 285 kW), however with overboost and launch management engaged, you get 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW) at your disposal together with peak torque of 650 Nm. As such, the Macan 4 will speed up from 0-100 km/h in simply 5.2 seconds on its approach to a high pace of 220 km/h.
The Macan Turbo is even faster with a 0-100 km/h time of three.3 seconds and a high pace of 260 km/h. It is because its electrical motors ship a nominal output of 584 PS (577 hp or 430 kW), whereas with overboost and launch management, you get 639 PS (630 hp or 470 kW) and 1,130 Nm.
If you happen to’re curious how a lot you’ll be paying for street tax in relation to those nominal outputs, it’s RM515 for the Macan 4 and RM1,240 for the Macan Turbo. By way of vary, solely 22 km separates the 2 variants, with the Macan 4 providing as much as 613 km following the WLTP customary, whereas it’s as much as 591 km for the Macan Turbo.
For charging, the Macan can deal with a most DC capability of as much as 270 kW on 800V chargers (10-80% state of cost in 21 minutes), or as much as 135 kW on 400V chargers (10-80% state of cost in 33 minutes). Ought to you find yourself within the latter scenario, a high-voltage swap within the battery permits financial institution charging by successfully “splitting” the 800V battery into two batteries, every with a rated voltage of 400V.
That is stated to allow environment friendly charging with the necessity for a further HV booster to spice up 400V to 800V. There’s additionally slower AC charging at as much as 11 kW (0-100% state of cost in 10 hours) and the EV can recuperate as much as 240 kW by way of the electrical motors whereas driving.
In relation to dimensions, the second-generation Macan is bigger than its predecessor, measuring in at 4,784 mm lengthy (+58 mm), 1,938 mm broad (+11 mm), 1,622 mm tall (+26 mm) and with a wheelbase of two,893 mm (+86 mm).
The bigger physique has resulted in improved practicality, with rear boot area now at 540 litres from 488 litres. With the 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats down, the bags compartment capability enhance to as much as 1,348 litres.
The dearth of an engine beneath the bonnet additionally permits for a frunk that gives a further 84 litres, which has a novel opening methodology the place you merely have to wave your hand over the Porsche emblem (Turbo fashions now get badges completed in Turbonite). The identical hand waving additionally opens the Macan’s two cost doorways, one on either side.
Design-wise, one of many principal highlights of the Macan is its smooth roofline that’s meant to evoke the 911’s iconic “flyline” for a correct sports activities SUV look. Elsewhere, a decrease nostril and extra pronounced wings make up the entrance finish, together with a swap to separate headlamps. The four-point mild clusters on the high are the LED daytime operating lights, whereas the primary beams are nestled additional down close to the air curtains. On Turbo variants, the air curtains are extra pronounced and accompanied by body-coloured blades.
Transferring to the rear, there’s a full-width LED mild strip and a Porsche script sits between the 3D-effect taillights. Simply above the intricate mild meeting is an adaptive rear spoiler – a part of the Porsche Energetic Aerodynamics – that’s deployed when extra downforce is required however is in any other case flush with the physique for a cleaner look. Along with the brand new physique, energetic cooling flaps on the entrance air intakes, versatile covers on the absolutely sealed underbody, air curtains and diffuser, the drag coefficient is 0.25.
Inside, the Macan follows within the path of the facelifted Taycan by having as much as three shows on the dashboard. The primary two are customary and embrace a free-standing 12.6-inch curved instrument cluster in addition to a ten.9-inch central touchscreen. As an possibility, you possibly can add one other 10.9-inch entrance passenger touchscreen, which is designed to not be seen to the driving force whereas the automobile is shifting to forestall distraction.
One other piece of tech making its debut within the Macan is a head-up show with augmented actuality that may challenge a picture that seems to the driving force at a distance of 10 metres and corresponds to the scale of an 87-inch show.
Infotainment comes within the type of the usual Porsche Communication Administration (PCM), which is now based mostly on Android Automotive OS. Features resembling a digital voice assistant (“Hey Porsche”), downloadable apps and deeper integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all included.
Followers of bodily controls might be glad to know the Macan nonetheless has them on the centre console for the local weather system, together with a rotary dial to regulate media quantity rapidly. The dearth of a traditional transmission tunnel additionally permits for loads of cubby area.
Pricing for the second-generation Macan isn’t obtainable for now, however given it’s now absolutely electrical and qualifies for present EV incentives, it’s anticipated to be lower than the first-generation mannequin, which at the moment retails for between RM469,000 and RM895,000. If you’d like one, get in contact with SDAP to put a pre-order.
Those that have an interest can have loads of customisation choices to select from, together with as much as 72 exterior colors (13 customary and 59 particular) in addition to eight wheel designs. The inside can be supplied in eight color variations together with seven inside packages and 4 accent packages. You possibly can even personalise the important thing fob to match the automobile’s physique color.
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