Porsche Macan

Porsche Macan at a glance

Two Macans: the combustion 95B and the electric successor

During development the Macan was called "Cajun", short for "Cayenne Junior". Porsche showed it at the Los Angeles and Tokyo shows in November 2013, and European deliveries started in spring 2014. The body was 43 mm longer and 36 mm wider than the first Audi Q5, and the old 1cars text notes that more aluminium parts made it about 130 kg lighter than the Audi.

The 95B was refreshed twice. The first update was shown in Shanghai in July 2018 and built from August 2018; the second followed in 2021 with more power across the range. Porsche then ended 95B production for Europe in spring 2024, earlier than planned. The car did not meet the new UNECE cybersecurity rules that apply to every vehicle built from July 2024. Outside the EU it remained on sale for longer.

The electric Macan, revealed on 25 January 2024, was Porsche's first electric SUV. It uses the Premium Platform Electric, shared with the Audi Q6 e-tron, and is built in Leipzig. Porsche has also said it plans to offer a combustion SUV in this class again, mainly for markets such as China.

Engines and performance of the 95B

At launch, according to the old 1cars text based on Porsche data, the Macan S reached 100 km/h in about 5.5 seconds and the Turbo in about 4.8 seconds. The diesel, rated at 159 g/km of CO2, was dropped later in the model's life. All versions send power through a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox to all four wheels.

The electric Macan: motors, battery and charging

The battery holds 100 kWh gross and about 95 kWh net. An 800-volt system allows DC charging at up to about 270 kW, and Porsche quotes 21 minutes from 10 to 80 %. The rear-drive base car has the longest WLTP range, up to 641 km. Official consumption is 17.9 to 21.1 kWh per 100 km. The interior has a curved 12.6-inch instrument display, a 10.9-inch central screen and an optional 10.9-inch passenger screen.

Size, cabin and boot space

The 95B was lighter: Porsche's DIN figures run from 1,795 kg for the 2.0 to 1,960 kg for the GTS. By our calculation the electric Macan weighs 400 to 500 kg more than a comparable petrol car. The old 1cars text gives the 95B boot as 500 litres, rising to about 1,500 litres with the rear seats folded, with a powered tailgate as standard. Porsche lists five seats, and the old 1cars review found enough room for five people despite the compact size.

What a Macan costs to run

For the petrol 95B, fuel is the main running cost, and the V6 versions use clearly more than the 2.0. Tyres and brakes are expensive on every Macan because of the large wheels and high performance. The electric car changes the sums: with its official WLTP consumption, the energy bill depends mainly on home or public charging prices. Check both options for your own mileage with the 1cars fuel cost calculator.

In Germany the rear-drive Macan Electric had a list price of about EUR 80,700 for orders from mid-2024 to late 2025, according to the EV Database. Petrol 95B cars are now a used-car purchase only.

Macan versions and standard equipment

The 95B range grew from S, S Diesel and Turbo to the 2.0 base car, the GTS and the driver-focused Macan T. Air suspension, larger brakes and sports exhausts were common options. The electric line-up runs from the rear-drive Macan to the 4, 4S and Turbo; all-wheel drive comes with two motors.

Euro NCAP results for both generations

Euro NCAP tested the 95B in 2014: 88 % for adult occupants, 87 % for children, 60 % for pedestrians and 66 % for safety assist, enough for five stars under that year's rules. The electric Macan scored 90 %, 90 %, 83 % and 78 % in 2024, a five-star result with much better pedestrian protection.

Rivals: how the Macan compares

The Macan has always been the driver's choice in this group, with sharper steering and stronger brakes, but it costs more and offers less rear space. Compared with the larger Porsche Cayenne GTS, the Macan is about the size of a family estate car. Set any of these models side by side with the 1cars comparison tool.