Porsche is gearing up to enter the full-size luxury SUV segment with a new flagship model positioned above the Porsche Cayenne. The new model will be as a direct competitor to the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7; slated to come in the second half of this decade. At a recent press conference, Porsche stated, “Porsche is also planning to expand its product portfolio upwards – with an all-electric SUV, sportily positioned above the Cayenne. This completely new car concept is based on the SSP Sport platform

A decade after its introduction, Porsche unveiled the all-new second-generation Porsche Macan in Singapore. Two all-electric variants were announced as the Stuttgart outfit ramps up its EV onslaught. Starting with the Macan 4, it is powered by a pair of permanently-excited PSM electric motors that produce up to 408 PS and 650 Nm. It has a combined WLTP range of 516-613 km while 0-100 km/h is done and dusted in 5.2 seconds. Top speed for the entry Macan variant is 220 km/h. Stepping up next is th

The upcoming all-new, all-electric 2024 Porsche Macan will soon make its debut in Singapore, as the sportscar maker panders towards the ASEAN markets to bolster growth, amid slowing sales in China. Ahead of its debut on 25-January 2024, Porsche's Chief Designer, Michael Mauer provides insights into the challenges and considerations involved in designing the first Porsche model that has been electrified from an existing, conventionally powered product lineup, that spans back to 2013. As Mauer exp

In its tenth anniversary, the Porsche Macan is on the verge of an all-electric second-generation model. Pioneering the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the second-generation 2024 Porsche Macan is developed from the ground up. The challenge during development was harmonizing the Macan’s identity with the aerodynamic demands essential for efficiency and extended range. This balance demanded seamless collaboration between the Design department and aerodynamic testing in Porsche’s state-of-the-art w

Dubbed as the “S-Class of SUVs”, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic is launched in Malaysia. It sits on top of the Mercedes-Benz SUV tree, priced at RM 899,888 (OTR without insurance, with SST incentive) and its direct rival would be the BMW X7. The Mercedes-Benz GLS comes in only one variant – GLS 450 4Matic. A 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbocharged engine, supplemented by a 48V mild hybrid system, propels the car with 367 PS and 500 Nm of torque. Transmission duty is handled by a 9-speed automatic tra

Porsche’s electric line-up will see the introduction of an SUV with the new Porsche Macan. The new Porsche Macan will receive an all-new platform called the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) that is an evolution of the J1 platform used in the all-electric Porsche Taycan. The information we received are from a roundtable discussion with Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche AG, Spokesperson Product Line Taycan & E-Mobility and Jason Broome, Managing Director of Porsche Indonesia. Further details on the Porsche