When exactly will we see the next-generation Porsche Macan? Hard to say. The manufacturer seems to postpone its launch again and again.
The vehicle is supposed to use an exclusively electric motorization and be based on the new PPE platform (Premium Platform Electric) developed in partnership with Audi. However, Porsche has doubts about it and could keep the current gasoline-powered Macan longer than expected.
In any case, this is what Automotive News Europe. Instead of eliminating the conventional Macan from the North American market within two or three years, Porsche would instead consider keeping it until the electric model has proven itself in terms of sales.
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Admittedly, the Macan is the German brand’s second most popular vehicle globally, but the success of its electric shift largely depends on consumer response in the United States. Porsche fears that the deficient charging infrastructure in the land of Uncle Sam will affect sales of the future battery-powered Macan too much.
The latter was reportedly shown to dealers at a recent assembly in the Canary Islands, some seven months after The Car Guide had exclusive access in Quebec to a prototype camouflaged in the region of Milan, Italy. If you missed our report, go read it without delay.
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The electric Macan will join the Taycan sedan and will be followed by a next-generation electric Cayenne, possibly in 2025 or 2026, as well as an all-new three-row flagship SUV. The second, intended mainly for North America and China, will be based on a platform called SSP Sport and will offer a different concept from other Porsches.
Porsche’s goal is for electric vehicles to represent more than 80% of its sales by 2030. Can you believe it?
