Top Gear has just released the new, electric Porsche Macan Turbo. You can read the full test report in our upcoming issue (in stores this week); now the highlights.
Test object: Porsche Macan
Performance: Turbo
Location: area Antibes, France
Weather conditions: careful summer – sun and about 22 degrees
Wait a minute – electric Macan?
Yes: Porsche is taking a bold leap and making its best-selling model electric, and only electric. Just stand by it. On the other hand, their first EV, the Taycan, is still one of our favorites even after years. So the omens are good.
Doesn't look bad either…
Oh no? Recognizably Porsche and fortunately not full of unnecessary holes and slots to make it look extra 'sporty'. The style on the inside is also sleek and efficient, as we have come to expect from the brand. The ascending center console is open at the bottom, as there no longer needs to be a transmission there. But for the rest it will all feel familiar to the Porsche driver.
What versions are there?
The new Porsche Macan will first be available as Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. Both have two engines and four-wheel drive, but the rear engine of the Turbo is considerably more powerful. We are talking about a combined peak power of 639 hp (408 hp for the Macan 4), a torque of no less than 1,130 Nm (650 Nm) and a 0-to-100 time of 3.3 seconds (5.2). The Macan Turbo reaches a speed of 260 km/h and can travel 591 kilometers on a full battery. Fast charging is possible at 270 kW thanks to the 800-volt architecture, which the brand shares with Audi (for the Q6 and A6 e-tron).
The key question: how does it drive?
Oh, well, what can we say… Imagine your grip, multiply that by ten, dip it in glue and let Spider-Man wrap it up, then you'll have an idea of how effectively you can use the Macan Turbo can accelerate out of a corner. The car's smart brain ensures that the forces flow to the right wheels at exactly the right times, even on bad and bumpy asphalt. You will leave your spot painlessly, effortlessly, efficiently and with great force, time and time again. Yes, the Macan is heavy, but the chassis and brakes are designed for it – and rear-wheel steering provides extra agility. He simply doesn't let his weight be an issue.
How much can that new Porsche Macan Turbo cost?
It is available from 121,000 euros in the Netherlands or 120,700 euros in Belgium. The Macan 4, which drives noticeably less sharply but is still smooth and impressive, is available from 88,900 euros (88,100 euros in Belgium).
You can read our full driving test of the Porsche Macan Turbo in Top Gear Magazine 227, in stores from April 25!
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