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Porsche Macan Electric – design

The electric Macan’s more bloated, fastback look won’t be for everyone

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from £67,200
  • Feels and performs like a Porsche; quality; tech
  • Ride can be lumpy at low speed; it’s a heavy beast

The Macan’s pebble-smooth surfacing is typical Porsche, and there’s detailing that you’ll recognise from elsewhere in the range – including the shallow-angle bonnet, Taycan-style narrow headlights and full-width rear light bar. 

The trouble is, these combine in a slightly dumpy, awkward looking whole. In profile, it’s something between a conventional SUV and a fastback coupe-style model, and for some, it won’t quite have the instant desirability of the petrol Macan. 

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With that said, there are reasons for the new body shape. The sloping roofline works with an active rear spoiler, active front cooling flaps and flexible underbody covers to cut through the air more cleanly, resulting in an impressive 0.25 drag coefficient. The EV platform also enables short overhangs, with an 8.6cm longer wheelbase than the petrol car.

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