The 2024 Porsche Macan EV is right here, and so is the configurator. You already know what which means: It’s time to start out constructing your dream electrical Porsche SUV! OK, possibly your dream Porsche is definitely a 911 GT3 or one thing alongside these traces, however the Macan’s configurator is almost as a lot enjoyable to run by way of.
Per ordinary with Porsche, the extent of customization is second to none on the Macan’s worth level. Mentioned worth can range broadly, although, as we managed to construct Macans properly exceeding $150,000 if you find yourself checking all of the containers. For some perspective, the Turbo (at the moment Porsche’s costliest trim) begins at $106,950.
You’ll be able to construct one for your self at this hyperlink right here, however be certain to scroll right down to see how all of us editors determined to spec their Macans for a bit of inspiration. The outside colour palette (even earlier than dipping into the Paint-To-Pattern catalog) is excellent, and the inside colours are expertly designed to match. We will solely hope to see some Macans on the highway in the future that take full benefit of the configurator’s prospects.
Street Take a look at Editor Zac Palmer: I went the money-no-object route on my Macan construct, so in fact I picked the Turbo. The purple (Provence) was extraordinarily tempting, however I settled on Frozen Blue Metallic as a result of I like it just a bit bit greater than Provence. My spending spree begins with the 22-inch Unique Design Wheels with Aeroblades in Carbon Fiber for $7,410 and solely get extra ridiculous from there. However do not blame me; all fault lies with Porsche’s unbelievably tempting configurator. I do not actually like how a lot black trim there’s round the entire decrease portion of the automotive, so I picked the Offroad Design Bundle in Exterior Colour to carry the attractive Frozen Blue Metallic into the decrease entrance bumper, rear fascia and facet skirts – I additionally had the facet blades and all mannequin designations painted in exterior colour as an alternative of the black that comes customary. From there, I made certain extra black trim was introduced larger up on the automotive to offer it a balanced look, choosing black-painted door handles, black roof rails, black mirrors and black window trim. I used to be a bit of delay by the Macan’s proportions in Porsche’s reveal trimmings, however all these aesthetic adjustments makes it look lots nicer to me.
I saved issues gentle inside with the 2 tone black and Limestone Beige leather-based inside for an additional $2,570, however dropped a large $4,730 to offer the Limestone Beige seats black facilities and deviated stitching all through your complete inside. Classiness is retained by way of Porsche’s Summerwood trim, and I had the seatbelts matched to the Limestone Beige leather-based. As for another huge ticket choices, I mentioned sure to the Sport Chrono package deal, Electrical Sport Sound and rear axle steering (a brutal $2,040 upcharge). I additionally added niceties like Porsche’s InnoDrive, the AR HUD, Burmester sound system and air purification system – even Michigan will get wildfire smoke fairly unhealthy lately. And at last, I selected the Atlanta Expertise Middle supply, as a result of an electrical highway journey to kick issues off seems like a beautiful technique to get oriented with the brand new electrical Macan. All instructed, my Macan prices $140,940. That is nuts, however I certain would love proudly owning this automotive.
Managing Editor Greg Rasa: A Porsche configurator is sort of a sweet retailer. You enter it considering you’re going to purchase only one factor, however the temptations are nice, and also you’re shocked while you get to the money register. I attempted to configure a modest Macan EV, choosing the bottom 4 mannequin and making an attempt to be selective on choices, realizing I’ll nonetheless be shocked on the finish of the road.
Mine’s in Oak Inexperienced Metallic Neo ($2,490). Inventory wheels look good sufficient, and the experience and vary can be higher on 20-inchers. Commonplace black inside is presumably pleather? The configurator doesn’t say. It reveals leather-based choices which are far costlier. However pleather’s good. Commonplace eight-way seats look snug sufficient at no cost; I’d have to sit down within the upgrades to contemplate them.
Facet blades ($680) are a particular Macan factor, with black mirror caps ($600), black door handles ($350) and black mannequin designations ($270) to match. A manufacturing unit trailer hitch receiver ($660) is critical for bike racks, and so forth. Inside wooden trim ($550), leather-based wheel and shifter ($330), stainless-steel pedals ($130), door sill guards ($550), and midgrade Bose sound ($990). Lastly, projector puddle lights ($330) and the Sport Chrono Bundle ($980) only for a contact of fancy.
My sweet sack overflows: $89,320. However hey, I stayed below $90 grand!
If I’m in that deep, I would as properly throw within the custom-built Porsche Design chronograph with accent coloured bezel and band stitching to match the automotive. It’s simply $6,881 extra.
Affiliate Editor Byron Hurd: My first automotive was a 1995 VW Passat GLX in inexperienced over tan with a stick. It wasn’t an objectively nice automotive however I liked it simply the identical. Sadly, it was the final mid-90s automotive I’ve owned, and thus the final in inexperienced over tan, as a result of apparently everyone forgot this combo existed a while round 2001. So yeah, I totally intend to get together prefer it’s 1999.
Other than the colour scheme, this Macan and my VR6-powered Volkswagen have nearly nothing in widespread. That is for the most effective, as the facility the Macan has on faucet would shred that outdated B4 Passat chassis like a lot moist tissue. Then there’s the truth that the value of the choices on this Macan alone ($20,140) would almost get you a base mannequin Passat in 1995. The colour, wheels, wheel end, inside in “Membership Leather-based,” 18-way sport seats, heated leather-based GT Sports activities wheel, Burmester audio, Porsche crest embossments on the headrests and the carbon fiber mirror caps have been all at-cost choices, as was the Sport Chrono package deal with the Porsche Design subsceond clock. Sue me, OK? That factor’s cool.
Whole with choices? $127,090. Sheesh.
Information Editor Joel Stocksdale: I had each intention of constructing a pleasant Macan 4, as a result of even plain Porsches are nice to drive, and you do not at all times want that a lot energy to have enjoyable. However, realizing that EVs are heavy, so lots of energy does make them really feel extra enjoyable, and with how costly the Macan 4 is off the bat, I made a decision to offer in and construct the Turbo.
However my aesthetic decisions can be the identical for both mannequin. I like uncommon colours, and I used to be a bit cut up between the pink debut colour referred to as Provence, and Copper Ruby Metallic. The latter is what I went with, as I figured the metallic would look significantly good on the Macan’s curves, and it tones down the pink just a bit bit. Each colours additionally work nice with my inside selection of Blackberry, which is one other comfortable pink-ish colour. I paired it with a little bit of wooden trim for some heat. And earlier than I neglect, I picked the 22-inch Macan Sport wheels that I really feel channel a few of the spirit of the long-lasting Fuchs wheels on classic 911s.
Outdoors of those aesthetic decisions, my choices checklist is pretty brief, and primarily centered on efficiency and performance. I added rear-wheel steering and the Sport Chrono Bundle (although skipped the costly clock add-on). Then I picked the rear wiper and heated windshield, each options which are nice in Detroit. And at last, I selected the large head-up show choice, as I like having my data proper in my line of sight. All my choices totaled $12,570, and so my complete price ticket with vacation spot was $119,520.
Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore: I’ve at all times preferred a darkish inexperienced Porsche — assume Robert Redford’s 1968 911 within the film Spy Sport — so I went with a equally shaded Macan. It’s electrical, proper? Another excuse to go inexperienced, like Rasa did. My inside can be the non-obligatory membership leather-based truffle (brown), which I believe furthers the retro vibe for $3,820. I additionally needed the 22-inch Porsche Design wheels, ‘consolation’ seats that may be adjusted 14 methods and the LED matrix headlights. It’s freezing proper now, so I went with the heated windshield, which I won’t do if I have been penning this in Might. I’m out the door for $96,890. Not unhealthy.
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