Crossover

With the intent of soon bidding farewell to the internal combustion engine that once defined it, Porsche finally dragged its best-selling Macan into the electric age last year. But if things don’t go to plan, I have a feeling that the gas-powered variant which is set to be discontinued in 2026, may stick around. The recent shift in market dynamics, not favoring EVs much has warranted Porsche to realign its EV strategy with rumors of some models that were destined to be electric even to take the hybrid route, or even better an ICE retrofit. Meanwhile, Tesla’s super-popular and newly unveiled Model Y, now under the "Juniper" moniker, is all set to continue to assert its dominance in the electric crossover market, already racking up 50,000 orders within the very first day.

The Stelvio is Alfa Romeo’s flagship SUV and has been around since 2016 and recently got a facelift in 2023. Since its debut, it held the end of its bargain as a capable Italian crossover with compelling driving dynamics and ample luxury. However, it requires a new generation to showcase Alfa’s latest design language and more advanced powertrains. This paves the way for an exciting chapter: the arrival of an all-electric Stelvio. Now, there are many speculations on the web about the upcoming Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV, and some of them are very promising.

It’s almost 2025, and Porsche is still keeping the gas-powered Macan that received a facelift back in 2019. Yes, it’s an oldie among the other Porsche models. An all-new Macan is already here though, but it’s in EV form. The Macan Electric is a much better vehicle than the Macan ICE as it is more modern, luxurious, and potent. However, electric vehicles aren’t doing well in the U.S. market as they did a few years ago, and killing the Macan ICE altogether could mean that the nameplate may no longer retain its tag of being the most popular Porsche in the country.

As a best-selling Porsche model in the United States, the Macan nameplate needs no introduction. In the decade that it has been around, the Macan has won a lot of praise for being one of the most dynamically capable models, in the luxury compact SUV class. For 2024 though, the Macan receives a total reboot as it goes fully electric! If you’re still not ready to embrace electrification, Porsche will thankfully continue to offer the gas-powered model until 2026. The old four-cylinder/V6-equipped Macans are great for many reasons. First, they are affordable. Secondly, they are more practical than the similarly priced 718 Cayman, thanks to the crossover boy style and third, they drive like a Porsche.

Coupe SUVs went mainstream since the X6 kickstarted this trend in 2008. Since then, many automakers have joined the Coupe-SUV bandwagon such as Audi with the RSQ8, Lamborghini with the Urus, and even Porsche with the Cayenne Coupe. In the ballpark of 100 grand, I wanted to see how the latest BMW X6 M60i, (which by the way is the mid-spec model) stacks up against the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe for the 2025 model year. (second base)

While the Porsche name is almost immediately associated with sleek sports cars carving corners up a canyon or a racetrack, did you know that the German brand also has a rich history of off-road dominance? Porsche reignited the Dakar spirit with the 992.1 911 Dakar. This lifted, somewhat all-terrain 911 is a tribute to those iconic Porsche rally cars from the 80s, bringing that off-road capability to a whole new generation of Porsche enthusiasts. While the production of this (2,500) limited-run model has finally come to an end with the Sounderwunsh model, given its popularity, I wonder if it could be the start of something bigger and if Porsche should actually consider expanding the Dakar nameplate and offer more rugged, adventure-ready vehicles. To find out, I looked up some rugged Porsche models and concepts from the past, and current production models to explore the possibilities of a Dakar family of Porsche models.

It’s sad that Porsche’s best-selling model isn’t its halo sports car, the 911, but a couple of jacked-up SUVs. Both the Macan and the Cayenne are Porsche’s biggest cash cows, the sort of models that make cars like the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder possible. The compact Macan is available in two flavors; Gasoline: starting at $62,000, and Electric: starting at $75,300. The bigger facelifted Cayenne starts at $84,700.

With the all-electric Porsche Macan now officially on sale and starting to hit U.S. dealerships, I wanted to take the opportunity to spec out the most expensive Macan EV possible. So I fired up the configurator and selected the top variant of the four available models (Base, S, 4S, Turbo), which is the Macan Electric Turbo, and went to town. Now before you judge me for the bold PTS color choice, (Speed Yellow - 0UB in case you were wondering), I want to clarify that this was just an exercise. I’m personally far more conservative and would choose something more understated and go with something like silver or navy blue at best. But with this one, I’ve tried my best to select the priciest options available in my quest to get a ballpark figure of the most expensive Macan electric on sale today, and here’s what I found.

Porsche’s entry-level SUV, the Macan has gone electric, marking the end of the road for its gas-powered predecessor. Meanwhile, Audi is expanding its EV lineup with the Q6 e-tron, a stylish SUV that fits snugly between the Q4 e-tron and the flagship Q8 e-tron. Both German automakers joined forces to create the PPE platform, a versatile foundation for building high-performance electric vehicles. Also featured on the 2025 Porsche Macan Electric and the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, this platform boasts an 800-volt architecture, and its flexible design allows for various battery sizes and motor configurations, catering to a range of performance needs.

As the electric vehicle market continues to evolve, the compatibility of charging networks remains a crucial factor for consumers considering an EV. For Porsche fans, particularly those interested in the upcoming Macan Electric, the question of whether it can charge at Tesla Superchargers should be of significant interest. Based on recent discussions and announcements, here’s an analysis of the current and future charging capabilities of the Porsche Macan Electric.

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne S arrives with a host of exciting updates that solidify its position as a top contender in the luxury performance SUV segment. It’s now propelled by a potent 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, replacing the previous 2.9-liter V6. This powerplant delivers an impressive 468 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, propelling the Cayenne S from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds when equipped with the Sport Chrono Package.

Porsche’s Macan, the brand’s popular compact SUV, underwent a major transformation in 2024. We’re not talking about a simple nip and tuck here; this is a whole new animal, ditching the internal combustion engine for a fully electric powertrain (you can still get the old Macan ICE versions before 2026). Porsche initially rolled out the all-wheel-drive Macan 4 and the range-topping Macan Turbo EVs, but the carmaker quickly realized it needed to expand the lineup to cater to a wider range of buyers.

Now the outgoing Macan was consistently one of the top-selling models for Porsche and I’m sure they would like to maintain that, position. Having said that, going in all on E.V. especially when there is a slowdown in the market and an increasing demand for hybrids may have come at the worst time for Porsche. Regardless, the German automaker continues to reinforce the all-electric Macan’s lineup with two new trims joining the lineup, bringing the total up to four. I wanted to explore the wheel designs available across all four trims and what is the most expensive option available and after spending some time on the online configurator, here’s what I found.

Compact yet capable, the 2022 Porsche Macan delivered the brand’s signature driving experience in a practical SUV package. First introduced in 2014, this five-seater shared its platform with the Audi Q5 but received extensive modifications to meet Porsche’s exacting standards. For the 2022 model year, Porsche incorporated a midcycle refresh for the Macan, starting its 95B.3 generation.

The 2019 Porsche Macan is a compact luxury SUV that seats five. It received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2019 model year. It shares its MLB platform with the Audi Q5 but features unique Porsche styling and performance enhancements.