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
CY Foong
26.01.2024
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
Arvind
23.01.2024
Porsche ended 2023 with 320,221 units delivered worldwide, 3 percent more than in 2022. Most of the sales were contributed by North America and Europe, with 86,059 cars (up 9 percent) and 102,659 units (up 18 percent) respectively. Germany contributed 47 percent (29,512 units) of European deliveries. In a switch of importance, Europe has overtaken China as Porsche’s most important market region. Deliveries in China came in at just 79,283 units (down 15 percent). For many years, China was Porsche
Hans
17.01.2024
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
Shaun
12.01.2024
Porsche just posted its sales figures for the first half of 2023 (H1 2023) with 167,354 vehicles sold, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2022 (145,860). Even though the Stuttgart company is known as a sports car manufacturer, more than half of those units sold in the first six months of the year are sport utility vehicles. The most popular Porsche sold is the Porsche Macan which saw 47,755 units (+26%) delivered to customers around the world while its second most popular is the Porsc
CY Foong
14.07.2023
Porsche is said to be rethinking its strategy of offering the 2nd-generation 2024 Porsche Macan solely as a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the US market, beyond 2025. Following a recent meeting with US-based dealers, Porsche said it ‘will take a wait-and-see approach to go EV-only with its best-selling model’, according to Autonews. Also read: 2024 Porsche Macan PPE EV platform detailed - up to 4 more EV models could follow The main issue is the lack of EV chargers (and maintenance of chargi
Arvind
30.06.2023