IS THE 2025 PORSCHE MACAN EV THE FUTURE OF PORSCHE?

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Doug DeMuro reviews the 2025 Porsche Macan EV Turbo, highlighting its significant departure from the gasoline Macan, built on a completely new platform. He notes Porsche's decision to sell both models concurrently, at least through 2026. The Turbo trim, starting around $107,000, boasts 630 horsepower and a 2.9-second 0-60 time, though its range is estimated at 290 miles. DeMuro praises the modernized, futuristic interior dominated by screens, including a configurable driver display, a passenger screen, and an intuitive central infotainment system with unique features like augmented reality navigation and customizable themes. He finds the driving experience impressive, describing it as fast, fun, and agile, feeling like a high-performance hot hatch despite its SUV form factor. However, he points out some quirks, such as the confusing start/stop button, a tight rear seat for taller passengers (though headroom is adequate), and a relatively small cargo area. Despite its impressive performance and technology, the Macan EV Turbo is criticized for its high price and weight, with the Genesis GV60 and BMW iX offering better value, though the Macan EV Turbo leads the segment for engaging driving dynamics.