Surely there's more to this than straight line speed. With the low CoG and the trick suspension it's also going to be a great handler.
I keep hearing that, but that's not usually reality because of the (usual) increased weight. Which, as you know, is detrimental to braking and handling.
I believe the new lightest Macan is around 400kg heavier than the lightest ICE model. And there's no hiding that.
To sum up:
-It's heavier (which means braking and handling likely compromised to some degree)
-It's more expensive
-It's more complex
-It has less character
-There's significant compromises to ownership (must be homeowner, charging infrastructure, range)
-But it's fast.
What am I supposed to be excited about, again? Zzz zzz.
If this were an ICE we'd be (mostly) calling it a failure because it doesn't improve significantly on much from the previous model and goes the other way in too many other areas. But because it's an EV? It gets a pass.
Auto journos have a bit of a double standard when reviewing EVs IMO.
It IS heavier, but there IS hiding that. Bigger, grippier tires, better suspension tune. Bigger, stronger brakes. All that adds to the weight, yes, but the net result is incredibly capable car, not just in straight line -- which is seriously thrilling -- but in the way it tackled tight, twisty roads, too.
Yes, it's expensive -- but everything is more expensive, and that doesn't really affect the 'feel' of a car though does it?
It doesn't improve much on the previous generation (ICE) version? Umm... except in performance, tech, features, comfort, and for those who do have a charger at home, convenience. Why spend hours every year freezing one's ass off at gas pumps when you can walk out to a fully-charged (and climate pre-conditioned) car every morning? It's also very likely the new zappy Macan will prove to be more reliable in the long run too.
Also, please elaborate on that double-standard, would ya?
I fully get that EVs are NOT the answer for everyone -- or even for a lot of folks. That's fine. I don't support them being forced down consumers' throats by the governments either. But I appreciate that they have a place now, and will continue to for a long time. My desire to drive an excellent EV like this Macan, or a Taycan, or an i4 as a wonderful daily driver in no way makes me appreciate, say, an old air-cooled 911, any less.
A bone-stock SUV that can rip off a 0-60 time in less than 3 seconds (or an estimated 1/4 mi in the low 11s), while also being able to scramble around on dirt trails, or tow a 2000 lb trailer, and cart the family around is a pretty awesome feat. That it handles like a proper Porsche too is the icing on the cake.
Do I wish it wasn't $120k for a "Turbo"? Sure, but I also wish a new Cayman with the 4L wasn't a six figure car, too, but Porsche apparently gets away with it.
