Why Everyone's Wrong About The Porsche Macan Turbo Electric
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Video Summary
- 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.