2024 Porsche Macan Electric SUV

The 2024 Porsche Macan is offered in two trims to the buyers, One is the regular Macan which starts at $58,950 and has features like 19-inch wheels with all-season tires, Adaptive LED headlights, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors, 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration among various other comfort-oriented features. Apart from that there is the Macan T which gets you 20-inch wheels, Adaptive damping suspension, Partial leather seats with exclusive fabric inserts, Recalibrated traction and stability control systems, and a range of other tech. The Macan T variant will set you back by $64,550 and both the trims come standard with a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine paired with a 7-speed PDK.

Apart from the standard specifications buyers can choose from the following packages:

• Sport Chrono package + $1,220
• Premium Package Plus + $3,910
• Deviated Stitching Interior Package and Deviated Leather Seat Centers + $5,460
• Deviated Stitching Interior Package + $ 4,060

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The Macan T is the best variant to go with, from the lineup when going with the 2.0L Turbocharged engine powertrain. It offers great equipment for your money and you can always opt for optional performance and aesthetics packages if the base car does not satisfy your needs.

Powering The 2024 Porsche Macan is a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine that is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission or PDK as Porsche likes to call it, and it channels the power to all its four wheels. You also get a lot of optional packages for enhancing its performance. The 2.0L Turbocharged engine from Porsche is capable of pushing the Macan to a maximum top speed of 144 MPH and pushes out a healthy 261 BHP and 295 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 MPH comes up in a quick 6 seconds for this 4,151 lbs weighing compact luxury SUV. However, we must inform you that this is not the sole engine that does duty on the Macan, and there is an even more powerful engine on the GTS and S trim.

Comparing the engine performance of the Macan with its rivals, it is no surprise that the 2024 Porsche Macan is the most powerful among its rivals, and it being a Porsche we are used to seeing this. The 2024 Macan has the most powerful engine in this segment which produces 261 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a 7-speed PDK gearbox that does a 0-60 MPH in 6 seconds and has a rated top speed of 144 MPH. However, the Q5 is slightly quicker to the 0-60 MPH mark with a timing of 5.5 seconds. Apart from that the car that comes closest to the 2024 Porsche Macan in terms of performance is its very own sibling the 2024 Audi Q5 which produces an identical 261 hp but lower torque at 273 lb-ft. The Macan also has the quickest quarter-mile timing at 13.7 seconds.

2024 Porsche Macan Ride and Handling

Being a Porsche, the ride and handling balance have been one of the strongest talking points of the Macan and it remains unchanged for the 2024 model as well. The 2024 Macan gets a Four-wheel independent suspension and a stabilizer bar at the front and rear. This not only makes it the best-handling compact luxury SUV you can buy in its segment but also provides you with minimal body roll and maximum precision while you corner hard through the twisties, despite it being an SUV! The seats and everything else that helps in the comfort and ergonomics are great too, and offer a good view of what's around with the seats holding you in place firmly. The tires provide you with excellent grip too. However, a manual shift mode is sorely missed when trying to extract more power through the engine at corners. Paddle shifters also do not help as they upshift after a certain RPM by themselves!

2024 Porsche Macan Braking Performance

Porsche is not just known for its blazing fast speed or exceptional performance in its cars but also for amazing brakes which ensure confidence to the driver when cornering hard through turns or any other kind of panic braking situations. The 2024 Porsche Macan is built no different and comes loaded with a lot of advanced safety features apart from a great braking system that helps the 4,151 lbs weighing Macan come to a stop in no time at all. Some of its features include 4-wheel ABS, Front and rear ventilated disc brakes measuring 13.6 & 13.0 inches, Emergency braking assist, traction control, and stability control among others. The overall stability, composure, and overall feel from the brakes are next to excellent, the pedal feel is great with no vibrations or noise from the ABS system, and the car does not lose a sweat in terms of composure, and stability when braked hard. Well, that is typical Porsche engineering for you.

Measuring 13.6 inches at the front and 13.0 inches at the rear for respective brake rotors, the Macan leaves no stone unturned when it comes to braking. The 2024 Volvo XC60 and the 2024 Macan also boasts the largest brake rotors at the front while it is the 2023 X3 and 2024 Q5 which have the largest brake rotors at the rear with a size of 13 inches as compared to the Volvo and Porsche’s 12.6 inches. The exact stopping distance from 60 MPH to 0 is not yet known for any cars in this comparison, but we will soon update this section once we get to know the exact figures.

The Porsche Macan was never known for its fuel efficiency figures from its 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine or the 2.9L V6 and as a result, it gives out very poor figures when it comes to fuel efficiency. Apart from that, it does not boast of any mild hybrid technology unlike some of its rivals that help them generate great fuel efficiency while not compromising on performance. The 2024 Porsche Macan gives out fuel efficiency figures of 19 MPG in the city, while this raises up to 25 MPG on the highway and it can even give you combined fuel efficiency figures of 21 MPG. The Macan boasts 17.1 gallons of fuel tank which is sufficient for it to travel 360 miles in a full tank. However, it must be noted that figures like fuel efficiency largely depend on the driving style of an individual and can vary accordingly.

The 2024 Porsche Macan has the least fuel efficiency figures at 21 MPG combined when compared to its direct rivals. Apart from that it also has the smallest fuel tank which leads to the lowest range of the car be it in the city, on highway or combined. Although it is the 2024 Volvo XC60 that is ahead of the competition in terms of fuel efficiency thanks to its mild hybrid technology and manages to give out an impressive 26 MPG of fuel efficiency figures, combined. It also has the largest fuel tank at 18.8 gallons which helps it achieve segment the leading range of 488 miles, combined. The 2024 Audi Q5 and the 2023 BMW X3 are also somewhere close to the XC60 in terms of fuel efficiency and offer better fuel efficiency figures than the Macan.

Step inside the 2024 Porsche Macan, and you will find a similar-looking interior layout to the previous year's models which are a mix of luxury and sportiness. You get to see the usual excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail in the interiors similar to other Porsche cars, and the Macan also feels no different. You get a driver-oriented cockpit that not only looks sporty but provides the driver with a range of important information that is helpful to the driver when on the track. Taking center stage is a 10.9-inch infotainment system that offers great sound quality and standard features like Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay among others which we will be discussing in later sections. Apart from that, there are premium materials like leather used in many areas of the dashboard, along with soft touches. The steering wheel feels absolutely a delight to hold and offers great grip while offering great handling and driving dynamics. However, you may not find the Macan’s interior to be the roomiest in terms of back seat space, and there are a lot of equipment that are to be taken as a part of the optional package.

All the cars in this comparison provide comfortable seating for 5 passengers and more or less offer the same space for the front and rear passengers. Although the BMW provides less legroom in the second row as compared to other cars here, it offers the largest cargo space at 28.7 cubic feet which makes it quite practical when you load luggage for long weekend trips! The 2024 Porsche Macan offers the least cargo space here at just 17.2 cubic feet.

Some of the key interior features are:

• 8-Way Power Seats
• Style Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch, and Panic Button
• Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
• Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
• Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback

How intuitive is the 2024 Porsche Macan’s infotainment system?

The 2024 Porsche Macan features similar infotainment as the previous year's model which is a combination of touchscreen and dial controls which makes it very intuitive and easy to use and helps the driver stay focused on the road. The overall interface of the infotainment feels top-notch quality along with great graphics, and smooth usability. Talking about the standard infotainment system which is on offer on the 2024 Porsche Macan, it has a 10.9" display, standard wireless Apple CarPlay, voice control system, Connect Plus (LTE telephone module w/SIM card reader, wireless internet access and Porsche Car Connect w/numerous Porsche Connect services) and various others.

Key infotainment features are

• AM/FM double tuner radio
• SiriusXM w/3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription,
• Speed Compensated Volume Control
• 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
• Real-Time Traffic Display
• 150 watts stereo output with 10 speakers

The 2024 Porsche Macan remains similar to the outgoing model and we have no complaints regarding it since it still retains its original sporty and elegant design and looks like a smaller Cayenne. The overall design of the 2024 Porsche Macan is a combination of sleek lines, muscular curves, and distinctive yet sporty Porsche styling cues which make it look like a proper Porsche. The Macan features strong LED headlights on the front, which give it a sharp, aggressive look, while there is a prominent grille up front which has air intakes within them, and adds to the aggressive look of the car. Coming to the side profile you have a range of sporty or elegant alloy wheels to choose from according to your customization choices, and the Macan manages to look gorgeous with most of them. The sloping roofline and sculpted lines add to the sporty appeal of the car. At the rear, you have connected LED taillights that stretch horizontally across the vehicle's boot and complement its overall sporty appearance. If we had to sum up, the Macan’s exterior design is a combination of a sports car along with an SUV in typical Porsche fashion, and can there be a better design for baby Porsche? we highly doubt it!

Talking of the 2024 Porsche Macan in terms of exterior dimensions and looks with respect to its rivals, all cars follow a unique design language and stand out from the crowd due to their looks. Hence we leave it to you to decide which one looks the best among the four. However, talking about the dimensions, it is the Porsche Macan that is the longest and widest of all the cars here. The BMW X3 marches ahead when it comes to the wheelbase and height, making it roomier on the inside. The XC60 is the heaviest car in this comparison with a weight of 4,162 lbs but has a segment-leading ground clearance which makes it quite practical. 

Some standout exterior features include:

• Deep Tinted Glass
• Lip Spoiler
• Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• LED Brakelights
• Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access

Talking about the safety quotient, The 2024 Porsche Macan has scored a perfect 5-star rating from the EURO NCAP in terms of safety and is loaded to the brim when we talk about safety features. However, a lot of driver-assisted technology is not part of the standard equipment list which we feel should have been, rather than opting for them in additional optional packages separately to get them in your Macan. The standard safety features in the 2024 Porsche Macan include dual-stage driver and passenger seat-mounted side airbags, emergency Brake Assistant, ABS, driveline traction control, and park assist front and rear parking sensors among various other features. Apart from that you get optional safety features like lane change assist, lane keep assist (LKA) w/traffic jam assist, surround view among various other features that can be opted as a safety package from Porsche itself!

Some notable safety features

• Lane departure warning accident avoidance system
• Post-collision safety system
• 4-wheel ABS
• Adaptive headlights
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Tire pressure monitoring

2024 Porsche Macan vs. 2023 BMW X3

The BMW X3 boasts of practical advantages like powerful engine options, better fuel economy, a roomier cabin and better cargo space for weekend hauling as compared to the Macan, but is let down by its not-so-special exterior looks and plain Jane interior as compared to Macan’s sporty exterior and luxurious interiors. Apart from that it does not match the Macan in terms of performance and overall driving dynamics. Hence our opinion remains clear that if you are looking for a family-friendly SUV that has a great interior, decent fuel economy, and loads of practical bits, you can get the Beemer. However, get the Macan if driving dynamics are at the top of your priority list.

2024 Porsche Macan vs. 2024 Audi Q5

The Porsche Macan and the Audi Q5 come from the same parent brand that is the Volkswagen group, but both of the cars are very different from each other when compared to each other with their basic engines. The Macan leaps forward in the performance section and offers you better performance and driving dynamics, but it is the Audi that will provide better interior space and features for your family on long trips, by even being marginally cheaper than the Porsche and offering decent performance. If you want the sportier Audi Q5, then there is the SQ5 for you, but that is a different vehicle altogether with a different powertrain. Hence, we would recommend you get the Audi Q5 if you want an all-rounded package rather than the more expensive performance-oriented Porsche Macan. However, if you are looking for performance primarily with the utility of an SUV, you can not go wrong with the Macan!

2024 Porsche Macan vs. 2024 Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 has a lot going for it, it has an elegant yet luxurious interior and exterior design, a host of standard safety features, spacious second-row seating, and a mild hybrid turbocharged engine that is not only strong on performance, but gives out decent fuel efficiency as well. However, it has its own share of downsides, like it is not the most fun to drive out there nor it has the best performance, and that is where the Porsche Macan comes in. Although a bit on the more expensive side than the Volvo, and compromising on a few advantages of the XC60, the Macan offers you not only a better driving experience than the XC60 but the best driving experience in the whole segment when compared to the whole segment. Hence the Macan would be our pick of the two if driving dynamics and performance are considered.

The 2024 Porsche Macan is undoubtedly the most performance-oriented vehicle in its respective category and you can not get a better vehicle if driving dynamics and performance are at the top of your priority list. However, keep in mind that this is also the most expensive of all the cars that we compared here by a fair margin. Rivals like the 2024 Audi Q5 and 2024 BMW X3 offer you much more in terms of practicality, fuel economy, list of equipment, or even space management on the inside. However, the figures might create some dilemmas for you here as the differences are not too little to be ignored. But that does not mean that the Macan is a bad choice in any way. The aura from the Porsche badge is more than enough to represent your choice and standard and at the same time, the enjoyable driving dynamics along with the top-class safety aspects make this SUV an obvious buy.