Set to officially go on sale here later this year, Sime Darby Auto Performance , which represents Porsche Malaysia, is now accepting pre-orders for the second-generation Macan. “The Macan has always been the sports car in the compact SUV segment and now, with its all new powertrains and coupe-like flyline offering a sharper and sportier design, Porsche is bringing the all-electric Macan to a whole new level,” said Christopher Hunter, CEO of SDAP.
The Macan 4’s electric motors are rated for a total system output of 387 PS , but with overboost and launch control engaged, you get 408 PS at your disposal along with peak torque of 650 Nm. As such, the Macan 4 will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 220 km/h.
For charging, the Macan can handle a maximum DC capacity of up to 270 kW on 800V chargers , or up to 135 kW on 400V chargers . Should you end up in the latter situation, a high-voltage switch in the battery enables bank charging by effectively “splitting” the 800V battery into two batteries, each with a rated voltage of 400V.
The larger body has resulted in improved practicality, with rear boot space now at 540 litres from 488 litres. With the 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats down, the luggage compartment capacity increase to up to 1,348 litres. Moving to the rear, there is a full-width LED light strip and a Porsche script sits between the 3D-effect taillights. Just above the intricate light assembly is an adaptive rear spoiler – part of the Porsche Active Aerodynamics – that is deployed when more downforce is needed but is otherwise flush with the body for a cleaner appearance.
Infotainment comes in the form of the standard Porsche Communication Management , which is now based on Android Automotive OS. Functions such as a digital voice assistant , downloadable apps and deeper integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all included.