allows you to tweak the firmness of the ride depending on the driving situation. For most of our test, the firmest setting made the Macan too brittle and uncomfortable – it’s at its best in more comfort-focused settings, that’s for sure. But it’s the Macan’s handling which puts it ahead of rivals and makes this into a genuinely capable car overall – and not just in the EV segment.
How does it look?
It’s a Macan, but not as you know it.Whereas the older model really did appear like a sized-down Cayenne, the new version is quite different. Sure, there are some tell-tale Porsche styling touches like the slim headlights – which appear very close in design to those on the latest Taycan – and the full-width lightbar at the rear, but it’s certainly not as traditionally designed as other cars within the brand’s range.
You can get the new Macan in a variety of striking exterior shades, too, with an elegant ‘Oak Green’ shade giving this new electric Porsche a pleasantly old-school feel despite its cutting-edge underpinnings.
What’s it like inside?
As we’ve touched upon, the Macan’s interior is dominated by screens. Fortunately, they all work well and have good levels of responsiveness with cleverly designed menus. However, it’s good that they’re backed up by some physical controls for elements such as the volume, which means changing certain aspects when on the move is much easier. Rear-seat space isn’t too bad, either, while the 540-litre boot is well-sized and reasonably easy to access. Most importantly, it’s a big increase on the 488-litre luggage area that you would’ve found on the previous petrol and diesel- powered Macan, so this electric version certainly has the edge in terms of practicality. Plus, there’s an 84-litre ‘frunk’ which is ideal for cable storage when they’re not in use.
What’s the spec like?
Prices for the new Macan 4S start off from £77,650 – over the £67,200 you’ll pay for an entry-level model – with the largest inclusion on this model being the addition of a motor on the front axle for that all-wheel-drive capability and additional performance. If you’ve got no need for the extra traction, then the standard car still brings more than enough pace but saves a considerable amount. However, you do get the aforementioned Porsche Active Suspension Management system as standard on the 4S, while all versions get the large central screen and driver-focused display.That passenger-facing screen, however, is an optional extra and quite a punchy one at £1,112. Like any Porsche, the Macan’s price can be quickly ramped up by delving into the extensive optional extras.
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