Porsche will continue to develop petrol cars. We already broke the news last November. Now, however, there are more detailed rumors about possible new models arriving. Some Porsche insiders who spoke to Autocar (but remained anonymous) claim that a new petrol version of the Macan it could soon become reality.
The indiscretion seems probable given that Lutz Meschke, Porsche’s Chief Financial Officer, said publicly: “We are exploring the possibility of equipping some of the models originally planned only as electric with hybrid or internal combustion engines. For now, only conceptual decisions are being made. , what is clear is that the combustion engine will stay longer than expected.”
How much is the electric Macan sold for?
An anonymous Porsche insider told Autocar: “The reception of the new Macan EV has been positive, but we have yet to see its long-term performancegiven the uncertain market conditions.” The Macan EV, in fact, did well, thanks to 18,278 units sold in the fourth quarter of 2024, equal to 66% of the model’s total sales last year.
The Stuttgart company, however, remains cautious. “We cannot rely solely on traditional hypotheses related to consumer behavior”, said the same source and “the decline in Taycan sales highlights new market dynamics“. In fact, in 2024, only 20,836 Taycans were delivered, or 49% less than the previous year.
How was the Macan ICE
The ICE-powered Macan debuted in 2013 and 2019 and then underwent a restyling in 2021. In total it sold around 500,000 units, confirming its position one of the best-selling Porsches together with the Cayenne.
Porsche Macan restyling (2021)
In Europe it became extinct due to new cybersecurity regulations, but remained on sale in other markets, including the United States. A updated petrol version it would mark his return to the Old Continent and who knows how much Porschisti would like it.
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