He Porsche Macan It was probably one of the most important releases of last year. It was a radical change to the model, which abandoned combustion engines to make a leap to electricity. The second generation was limited to this type of technology to ensure that the German brand could achieve the goal of reaching 80% electric sales by 2030. However, now they are considering resuming combustion on this model after the disappointment after its launch.
The Macan was Porsche’s second exclusively electric model after the Taycan. I was called to succeed for its approach, since it is an SUV of a more contained size and a price within what was expected, starting from 82,310 euros in our country. After more than half a year on the market, the truth is that it has not helped Porsche’s sales worldwide much, which recorded a decrease of 7%. These results have led them to consider recovering gasoline in their access model.
It is true that the fault for the drop in sales is not the Macan. The Taycan is more responsible, which sold 50% less and made it clear that interest in electric vehicles has stagnated. Its production has already been reduced to adjust to demand and while alternative solutions are sought. At Porsche, combustion engines They continue to be an important pillarbecause they continue to sell more purist sports cars. Now they are taking a cautious approach and will stick to customer demand, even introducing some combustion or lower levels of electrification in future models.
This opens up the possibilities for the arrival of a gasoline Porsche Macan that could boost sales. Also to paralyze the project of the fully electric 718, which could also maintain combustion despite the initial plans to scrap it. The reality is that the Macan sold around 500,000 units in its first ten years on the market, when there were still combustion versions. It is possible to make new versions of this type thanks to the Premium combustion platform that the Audi Q5 also carries, but it remains to be seen.
