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Porsche Macan Electric 5dr PDK Review

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The entry-level Macan and the Macan T are powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 261bhp. The T can officially do 0-60mph slightly quicker (5.8sec vs 6.0sec), but that's purely because it has a launch control function (part of the Sports Chrono Pack) fitted as standard. On the move, both build speed at the same rate and are quick enough for most buyers.

Porsche is best known as the quintessential sports car maker, but its line-up is increasingly diverse, interesting and successful, from its SUV family to the Panamera hatchback and shooting brake and, in time, a planned family of electric vehicles.

Whatever your choice, What Car?’s testers rate the cars highly; Porsche has an unusually high percentage of five and four-star cars.

Without exception, its sports cars are class leaders or among the class leaders, standing out for combining driving thrills with surprising luxury and comfort. Likewise, its SUVs are among the sharpest handling, as well as offering high levels of practicality and quality. Meanwhile, the Panamera is a true rival to the very best large executive saloons.

Porsche also sees itself as an electric car pioneer and has already enjoyed sales success with its plug-in hybrid range. Its first all-electric sports car is imminent, signalling the firm’s intent to stay relevant for many years to come.

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You get a fair bit for your money with the Macan, including 19in alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, cruise control, three-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, and a 10-speaker 150-watt stereo. We'd upgrade the the more generously equipped Macan T, though.

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Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting

Front windscreen wipers with two speeds, intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Vehicle stability system, Porsche stability management (PSM) including ABS, ASR, ABD, MSR and trailer stability management

Electric front and rear windows with remote closing function + anti trap + one touch

PTM(Porsche Traction Management) and All-wheel drive with map-controlled multi-plate clutch

Electrically folding and heated exterior mirrors

Front and rear park assist with reversing camera

Adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

Lower exterior trim package in black - Macan

Interior decorative trim pack - Leather - Macan

Anthracite chestnut interior pack - Macan

18 way electric adaptive sports seats with memory package - Macan

14 way electric front comfort seats with memory package - Macan

Sport chrono package including mode switch - Macan

Exterior trim package painted in exterior colour with gloss black - Macan

Painted exterior package with Sport design side skirts - Macan

Interior pack painted in exterior colour - Macan

Interior trim pack with decorative stitching in contrasting colour

Interior trim pack with decorative stitching and leather seat centre in contrasting colour

Porsche Macan Electric

In Turbo guise the Porsche Macan Electric is the best-handling electric SUV we’ve ever tested - but it’s not the only model in the range that’s great to drive. Indeed, the entry-level version has a simple and appealing rear-wheel-drive fun factor that makes it our recommended version for most buyers. Plus, it has one of the longest official ranges you can get.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test </li> <li>Quick charging times and compatibility with the most ubiquitous types of public charging points </li> <li>Priced to be within the grasp of more than just the privileged few </li> <li>As with any car, ride comfort, practicality and ownership costs can’t be ignored</li></ul>

We define an electric car as one that runs purely on battery power and has no tailpipe to puff out nasty chemicals.

The best of the breed offer sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test cycle.

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