FIRST DRIVE: Porsche Macan Turbo - As Fast As A 911 GT3!

Does the new Macan impress enough to tempt you away from petrol or diesel variants?

Turbochargers started out rare, expensive, and definitely something to brag about with a big "Turbo" badge. Recently, so many gas engine vehicles have turbos that manufacturers often don't bother to promote that aspect. Now the badge "Turbo" doesn't even necessarily mean the car has one at all. Time marches on.

The thing is, like the Taycan, that the top spec models will feel exactly like the base model unless you're flooring it. And it's so quick that you can only do that on a track. Except no one takes their SUV onto a track. So the base model is the one to get.

You would think that Porsche would have learned by the lack of sales of the Taycan! I’ve been a Porsche owner for much of my life and the idea of driving an electric Porsche is….uninspiring to say the least! I’ve owned my 928 for 27 years and still get chills hearing that beautiful V8 engine!

8:22 not particularly clever chemistry? Lol! CATL would be upset. That's a very good state of the art NMC811-Graphite with Silicon doped, and constructed for great energy and power density, there is a reason you get 10 to 80% in 21 mins which is not entirely due to 800V arch (it helps but not as much as people think), but due to chemistry, cell electrical impedance, cooling at pack/Module level, etc. 800V helps more on the non cell system like less heat from the busbars, current collectors etc..

What's faster between the 0-60 time and the depreciation it will have as soon as it's purchased ?

What’s with those lights in the bumper? Just seems out of place.

It’s not just how fast can it go, how far can it go is also important, especially in cold climates.

Exquisite craftsmanship exemplified

Swan neck is functional, thank you very much!

Stunning location btw.

Driving those beautiful roads in the new bench mark EV daily and then out on the sunny open water in that boat. Tough job! 😂 really enjoying Tom in this new role. Well done matey ❤

Is it comfortable? is it quiet to drive? is it refined for that price? Not every day is track day, so would be good to hear more about how it behaves in real life usage.

Can't wait until these depreciate 50% in the first year or two. Maybe down 75% by year 4.

Can we talk about the giant headlights below the headlights?

they ruined the front imo

I don’t know why but the front 3/4 in yellow. Reminds me Of the Renault 5 electric.

I can't find this beautiful yellow colour on the configurator here in the UK. Is this only available in the US?

Here in uk an ok spec for the 4 is £85k ! Big uplift from last one. Want one might wait a bit

9:11 - 4.2 miles per kwh to run the Macan 4! Let's talk about cost efficiency to run: Macan EV: Cost per mile = Cost per kWh / Miles per kWh = $0.25 / 4.2 miles/kWh = $0.0595 per mile Current Macan ICE: Assuming 20 mpg (approx last gen Macan) in which a gallon costs $3.89: Cost per mile = Cost per gallon / Miles per gallon = $3.89 / 20 miles/gallon = $0.1945 per mile Let's consider a hypothetical distance, say 100 miles: Macan ICE cost for 100 miles = $0.1945 per mile * 100 miles = $19.45 Macan EV cost for 100 miles = $0.0595 per mile * 100 miles = $5.95  So, over 100,000 miles, the electric vehicle would save approximately $14,526.24 compared to the gas-powered car. Assuming a depreciation of 50% (I'm being generous), that will offset depreciated value by roughly 16% over 100,000 miles of ownership.