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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Porsche Macan Hits One Million Units as EV Variant Surges
The Porsche Macan has officially become the fastest-selling model in the brand's history, surpassing one million units in just 12 years. It's not just a milestone - it's a turning point, and Porsche knows it. Built in Leipzig since 2013, the Macan has quietly gone from junior SUV to brand cornerstone, with the one-millionth unit, a Frozen Blue Metallic Macan 4, rolling off the line last week and handed over in person at the Porsche Experience it took the Cayenne 18 years and the 911 more than half a century to reach this point, the Macan has done it in barely over a decade - and it's doing so while morphing into Porsche's electric future. When the Macan was first approved for production in 2011, the Leipzig facility was still just an assembly outpost. Porsche quickly turned it into a full factory with body and paint shops, adding 1,500 new jobs in the process. More than a decade later, the same site is now churning out petrol, hybrid, and fully electric Macans on a single flexible production line. It's won awards like the Lean and Green Management Award in 2021 and Factory of the Year in 2023, and the plant is once again expanding - adding an axle shop and a second body line to support increasing EV millionth unit? A fully electric Macan 4 with 408 hp and a range of 612 km. It'll hit 0–62 mph in 5.2 seconds, thanks to a 100 kWh battery pack and 800-volt architecture that allows a 10–80% DC fast charge in just 21 minutes. It's no coincidence that the Macan hit this milestone just as its second generation - now fully electric - is hitting its stride. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has already called the EV's launch "particularly gratifying," and the model is reportedly a hit in the U.S. despite the brand keeping specific figures quiet. It's also one of the few new Porsche EVs that hasn't faced sluggish demand in recent this is far from a stripped-back compliance car. The Macan 4 and Turbo EV variants are designed to compete - and dominate - both on the road and at the track. The company just set fresh lap records at Road Atlanta with the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo GT, reminding everyone that Porsche's electrified offerings can still go toe to toe with the best. Part of the Macan's success lies in how it bridges Porsche's history with its tech-forward future. The new EV comes with the brand's latest infotainment technology, which brings it in line with rivals like Tesla and BMW. It's a far cry from the clunky systems found in older 911s and Caymans, and a key piece in Porsche's larger shift toward a more connected, electric product milestone model was delivered to its new owner, 62-year-old entrepreneur Stefan Schmidt, who collected it directly from the Leipzig plant. His handover included a session on Porsche's on-site racetrack - a nod to the Macan's performance DNA and the brand's tradition of blending practicality with driver Porsche, this isn't just a big number. It's confirmation that the Macan is no longer the "baby SUV" in the lineup. It's the backbone - combustion or not. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche made its one millionth Macan: What makes it the brand's best-selling car?
The one millionth Porsche Macan is the Macan 4, sold in a Frozen Blue Metallic colourway. (Porsche) Check Offers Porsche has announced that it rolled out its one millionth Macan from the production line last week. The German carmaker achieved this milestone 12 years after the compact SUV first hit the production line in late 2013. In contrast, the Porsche 911 took nearly 54 years of continuous production, beginning in 1964, to reach the same milestone. The Porsche Macan has been manufactured in the Leipzig plant in Germany since its inception and has quickly become the brand's best-selling car, despite infrequent tussles with the Cayenne SUV. The Macan is now the fastest Porsche to have hit the one million mark, with the Cayenne having taken 18 years to do the same. Also Read : Porsche announces monsoon service camp, offering a complimentary inspection Porsche is, however, a small player in terms of total volume, and in 75 years, this is only the third model to have reached the seven-digit milestone. Manufacturers such as Toyota and Volkswagen sold close to 10 million cars globally last year. Porsche Macan: What makes it special? The Porsche Macan is sold in both petrol and EV variants, with the former to be discontinued in the coming years. The Porsche Macan SUV is sold in both ICE-powered and electric versions, although the carmaker will soon discontinue the former in favour of the latter. In India, the Macan ICE is listed at ₹ 96.05 lakh, while the Macan EV starts from ₹ 1.21 crore (both ex-showroom). The Macan ICE derives its power from a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that gets mated to a 7-speed PDK transmission, sending power to all four wheels. With this, the compact SUV makes 261 bhp and 400 Nm of torque, topping out at 232 kmph. It makes the 0-100 kmph sprint in 6.4 seconds, which drops to 6.2 seconds with the Sport Chrono package. Porsche sells the Macan EV in three variants: standard, 4S, and Turbo. All variants are equipped with the same 100 kWh battery pack, which delivers a maximum WLTP range of between 536-641 km, depending on the variant. The base model makes up to 355 bhp and 563 Nm of torque, sending the power to the rear wheels. The Macan 4S make 510 bhp of max power and 820 Nm of torque, and the range-topping Turbo variant delivers 630 bhp and a whopping 1,130 Nm of peak torque. Both the 4S and the Turbo are sold as all-wheel drive models. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 17 Jul 2025, 10:28 am IST
Motor 1
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Porsche: The New Cayenne 'Will Shape The Future of Electric Driving'
Porsche has not lost faith in electric vehicles. Even though Taycan sales fell 49% last year and continued to drop by 6% in the first half of 2025, Zuffenhausen is pressing ahead with its EV agenda. The company is encouraged by the early success of its second-generation Macan, as the electric-only model has made the luxury crossover the best-selling car through June. Some of that success is attributed to the first-gen gas model, which is still available outside Europe, but the EV is outselling its ICE predecessor . With the upcoming Cayenne Electric, Porsche hopes to replicate the success of its smaller sibling. Ideally, the Volkswagen Group brand aims to mimic the popularity of the gas-powered Cayenne, which has effectively printed money for the company since its debut in 2002. Ahead of its official debut later this year, Porsche is making some bold promises for the fourth-generation, electric-only model: Photo by: Porsche 'Porsche will not only showcase the prototype there [at the IAA Mobility show in Munich] but also present a technical innovation set to help shape the future of fully electric driving – and make it even more comfortable.' Those are bold words for what will be an electric SUV entering an already highly competitive segment. A near-production prototype was showcased over the weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, following a recent record-setting run at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb. On both occasions, Gabriela Jílková, simulator and development driver for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, was behind the wheel of the electric Cayenne. Although Porsche hasn't disclosed full technical specifications, it claims the Cayenne Electric covers 60 feet (18.3 meters) from a standstill in just 1.94 seconds. Former Top Gear and Grand Tour co-host Richard Hammond recently shared some insights , including that it will be the most powerful Cayenne ever, surpassing the already bonkers 729-hp Turbo E-Hybrid. 'Hamster' also learned that the luxury electric SUV will tow up to 7,716 pounds (3,500 kilograms) and will be slightly larger than the current model. As for how Porsche will make it more comfortable, the company is likely referring to its suspension wizardry. The prototype shown at Goodwood was equipped with the Porsche Active Ride system , which keeps the body level at all times. It's not the first model to receive this tech, as it has been available in the Taycan and Panamera since last year. In those vehicles, ZF supplies the adaptive dampers that make 13 adjustments per second, delivering a buttery-smooth ride. Photo by: Porsche Photo by: Porsche We'll have to wait until after the IAA Mobility Show to see the Cayenne Electric without camouflage. The car heading to Munich will still be a prototype. The production model will debut at a dedicated event on the West Coast, scheduled for closer to the end of 2025. Originally, the first gas-free Cayenne was supposed to arrive after the 718 EVs, but that plan has been reversed. The electric Boxster and Cayman will now follow in 2026 at the earliest. Porsche won't retire the ICE Cayenne once the EV version launches. Gasoline and hybrid variants will remain in production well into the 2030s , and the same goes for the Panamera and 911. As for the Macan, the first-gen model will be discontinued next year, though a new gasoline-powered crossover is in development for release closer to the end of the decade. A larger, three-row electric SUV is still in the pipeline, and it may also feature gas engines . Catch Up With Porsche: Porsche Isn't Done Testing Its First Electric Coupe: Video Game Over: Porsche Is Ending Gas Boxster and Cayman Production Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen H1 BEV Deliveries Rise 47% Y/Y on Robust Growth in Europe
Volkswagen AG VWAGY EV deliveries rose nearly 50% year over year in the first half of 2025. It delivered 465,500 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) globally during the first half of 2025, up 47% from the 317,200 units delivered in the same period in 2024. BEVs now account for 11% of VWAGY's total global sales, up from 7% a year this strong growth, the pace moderated slightly in the second quarter. Between April and June, the Group delivered 248,700 electric vehicles, an improvement over the first quarter's 216,900 but only a 37.6% increase compared to the second quarter of last year. Europe, which remains Volkswagen's largest EV market, reported the biggest growth in BEVs. Europe recorded 189,700 BEV deliveries in the second quarter, showing growth of nearly 73% year over year. For the first half, the region saw 347,900 electric deliveries, up 89% year over contrast, performance in China declined. The company delivered 33,400 EVs in the second quarter, down 32.6% year over year. The United States presented a mixed picture, with a 24.3% year-over-year increase in BEVs in the first half, but the second quarter saw a minor dip of 600 vehicles or 5.2% year over all brands and powertrains, Volkswagen Group delivered 2.27 million vehicles in the second quarter. BEVs represented 10.95% of those sales. For the first half of the year, the Group delivered a total of 4.4 million vehicles, with BEVs comprising 10.57%, up from 7% in the same period last year. Additionally, the company delivered 192,300 plug-in hybrids in the first half, up 41% year over Passenger Cars led in overall EV deliveries, although its second-quarter volume dipped slightly by 2.8% year over year to 97,500 units. Skoda recorded the most dramatic growth, with electric vehicle deliveries surging 196% year over year in the second quarter to 46,000 units, supported by the new Elroq e-SUV and updated Enyaq. Seat/Cupra delivered 19,000 BEVs, up 67.2% year over year, while VW Commercial Vehicles contributed 14,800 BEVs, up 94.2% year over year. Together, these brands helped boost the Core brand group's EV deliveries by 31.5% year over the Progressive and Sport Luxury brand segments, Audi was the sole EV contributor in the former, with 55,000 deliveries, up 34.1% year over year. In the latter, Porsche drove a 235.6% jump, delivering 15,800 EVs in the first half, a sharp rebound from the 4,700 units in the second quarter of 2024, fueled by the introduction of the electric new Macan also entered the top 10 best-selling models within the Group, taking ninth place with 25,900 units in the first half of the year. Audi's Q6 e-tron, a platform sibling to the Macan, came in sixth with 36,500 deliveries. The remaining top models are all built on the MEB platform, led by the VW ID.4/ID.5 duo with 84,900 units, followed by the ID.3 with 60,700 and Audi's Q4 e-tron with 44,600. The VW ID.7 and Skoda Enyaq were nearly tied at 38,700, while the Elroq surpassed both the ID. Buzz at 27,600 and the Cupra Born at 22, the Trucks brand group under Traton, MAN increased its electric truck and bus deliveries from 100 to 440 units, while Scania nearly doubled its total from 60 to 120 units. International, formerly known as Navistar, reported a 21.2% year-over-year decline to 90 units and Volkswagen Truck & Bus did not register any electric deliveries in the second Marco Schubert, member of the Volkswagen Group's Extended Executive Committee for Sales, the company is maintaining strong momentum, driven largely by the launch of numerous new models. This is especially true for fully electric vehicles. In Western Europe, one out of every five vehicles delivered is now fully electric. Incoming orders for the same are also on the rise and have grown more than 60% year over year. 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Car and Driver
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Photos of the 2024 Porsche Macan T
With a smattering of tasteful options, our long-termer rings in at $82,980, which isn't far from the starting price of the Macan Electric lineup.
