Why Everyone's Wrong About The Porsche Macan Turbo Electric

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- The Macan Electric sits alongside a popular petrol model.
- The vehicle faces competition from the Audi Q6 e-tron, BMW iX3, Mercedes EQC, Tesla Model Y, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
- At over £96,000, the electric Porsche must still lure buyers away from its rivals.
- The Macan Turbo Electric produces 639 horsepower and 1,130 Newton meters of torque, which is more torque than a Porsche 911 Turbo S.
- Porsche claims a 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds and a claimed range of 367 miles.
- Compared to the base Macan Electric, the Turbo has a different front bumper, a more aggressive front splitter, an anthracite-colored Porsche badge, and optional 22-inch wheels.
- The car has one of two charging ports in the back. It can charge at 270 kilowatts, which should get a top-up in about 21 minutes to 80%.
- The larger rear motor on the rear axle ensures a rear-biased power output.
- Rear tires are enormous.
- It has an adjustable rear spoiler.
- Fake plastic that is pretending to be a grill.
- One of two charging ports is out back.
- Rear air suspension is standard on the Turbo.
- Rear-axle steering is a £1,445 option.
- A piece of German engineering: With the wireless charging area, has a little hole to thread the charger cable in. The Turbo edition contains "Turbo" badging.
- The car weighs 2.5 tonnes and is 300 kilograms heavier than the Ioniq 5 N and half a ton heavier than the Macan petrol Turbo.
- During testing did not exceed 250 miles.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Has a front boot for the cables.
- With launch control, the 0-62 mph time was 3.65 seconds on a wintry day.
- Steering wheel shared with 911.
- The break pedal modulation is excellent.
- Ioniq 5 paddles and fake engine sounds.
- It is the most mature and rounded performance electric SUV.
- The reviewer prefers a 911 Macan Turbo.
- Due to the ride feeling jiggly, reviewer thought the car was broken.
- Is a very comfortable 4 seater car.

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