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 the Macan Turbo which despite the aspirational variant name, does not have a turbo – just like the Taycan Turbo. Acting as the high-performance trim, the dual motors produce 639 PS and 1,130 Nm. Standstill to 100 km/h is achieved in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 260 km/h. The combined WLTP range though is 518-591 km.

The all-new Macan is the first Porsche model to sit on the newly developed Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with 800-volt architecture. Energy is drawn from a 100-kWh lithium-ion battery while it takes approximately 21 minutes to charge from 10-80% via DC charging output of up to 270 kW.

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As teased in design sketches a few days before, the all-new Macan retains the familiar Porsche design DNA. The sporty proportions and coupe-like lines are very much reminiscent of the Porsche Taycan but it might be a disservice to the designers to simply call it a Taycan SUV.

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With the aid of Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) and a drag coefficient of 0.25, the all-new Macan is one of the most streamlined SUVs on the market. The PAA system includes an adaptive rear spoiler, active cooling flaps, air curtains, and a louvred diffuser for aerodynamic efficiency.

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Because it is sitting on a dedicated EV platform, the all-new Macan is more practical and spacious inside. Boot volume with the rear seats up is 540 litres and there is also an 84-litre frunk under the front bonnet.

Occupants would also sit lower in the all-new Macan while rear passengers would also get increased legroom. Large windows give the interior space a light and airy feel while the centre console controls combine traditional buttons and modern digital interfaces.

The all-new Macan’s dashboard is fitted with up to 3 screens – a free-standing 12.6-inch, curved instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch central display, and another optional 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger. The new-generation infotainment system is based on Android Automotive OS.

That lower seating position keeps the quintessential Porsche characteristic in the Macan but the folks from Stuttgart’s finest also did not compromise on its dynamics. The two Macan EVs are all-wheel drive with the motors’ electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) operating 5 times faster than a conventional AWD system and responds to slip within 10 milliseconds.

The all-new Macan is also available with an optional rear-axle steering and two-valve Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic dampers. The Macan’s rear steering feature has a maximum steering angle of 5 degrees allowing for a turning circle of 11.1 m.

Meanwhile, the two-valve technology allows for a more expansive damper map, resulting in a wider spectrum between comfort and performance.

More than 800,000 examples of the Macan have been sold globally since its launch in 2014. While the all-new Macan is only available with EV variants, the predecessor’s internal combustion engine (ICE) will continue to be sold alongside the new generation but only for the Macan S.

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Built at Porsche’s plant in Leipzig, deliveries for the all-new 2024 Porsche Macan will begin during the second half (H2) of the year. The outgoing Macan is offered in Malaysia with 4 variants priced between RM 469,000 to RM 895,000.