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Porsche Celebrates One Millionth Macan at Leipzig Plant

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A major milestone has rolled off the line at Porsche’s Leipzig factory: the one-millionth Macan. Since its production launch in 2013, the compact luxury SUV has not only become a global bestseller but also a symbol of the brand’s evolution—from combustion-powered performance to a new electric era.

The landmark vehicle, a striking Frozen Blue Metallic Macan 4, marks more than just a numerical achievement. It represents the culmination of over a decade of growth, innovation, and reinvention at Porsche Leipzig GmbH. “The Macan is inseparably linked to Leipzig,” says Gerd Rupp, Chairman of the Management Board of the site. “It symbolises both the expansion of the site into a full factory and the start of the plant’s entry into electromobility.”

A Catalyst for Regional Growth

The decision in 2011 to build the Macan in Leipzig transformed what was once a modest assembly site into a full-fledged production facility, complete with its own body shop and paint line. The expansion created 1,500 new jobs and placed Porsche at the heart of Central Germany’s economic revitalisation.

Over the past 12 years, the Macan has become a pillar of Porsche’s SUV portfolio, with 82,795 units delivered globally in the 2024 financial year alone. Now, with the second-generation Macan entering series production in 2024 as a fully electric vehicle, Leipzig is once again at the forefront of Porsche’s strategic direction.

A Modern Production Marvel

What sets Leipzig apart is not just its scale but its flexibility. The plant now produces models with combustion, hybrid, and electric powertrains—all on the same production line. To support this next chapter, Porsche is investing further in the facility, adding a new body shop and an axle production unit to streamline operations.

The milestone vehicle itself is a showcase of Porsche’s latest EV technology. The Macan 4 boasts a 100 kWh high-voltage battery and up to 300 kW (408 hp) of overboost power. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 220 km/h, and offers up to 612 kilometres of WLTP range. With 270 kW fast charging, it can replenish its battery from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 21 minutes on compatible DC chargers.

Inside, the anniversary model features a luxurious two-tone Black and Chalk leather interior, Adaptive Sports Seats, head-up display with augmented reality, and a panoramic roof—marrying performance and everyday usability, the core of the Macan’s appeal.

Passion Delivered

The car was personally handed over to its new owner, Stefan Schmidt, a 62-year-old entrepreneur from Kiel, at the Porsche Experience Center Leipzig. “I find the Macan thrilling because of its sporty features combined with its everyday usability,” Schmidt remarked after a factory handover that included a track session on Porsche’s in-house test circuit.

That circuit—featuring corners inspired by legendary racetracks from around the world—is a highlight of Porsche’s customer experience. “Collecting the car from the factory here in Leipzig, as well as experiencing the track, are definitely highlights,” says Schmidt. “Today I truly felt the passion of the Porsche brand up close.”

A Legacy of Performance and Innovation

Leipzig’s Porsche facility, which began operations in 2002, has produced not just the Macan but also the Panamera, and previously, the Cayenne and even the Carrera GT supercar. Today, around 5,000 employees work at the site, supported by its integrated Porsche Experience Centre and award-winning sustainability programs.

With accolades like the ‘Lean and Green Management Award’ (2021) and ‘Factory of the Year’ (2023), Leipzig stands as a model of modern manufacturing. And as Porsche charts a course into its electric future, the one-millionth Macan is not just a celebration of what’s been achieved—but a glimpse of what’s to come.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche expanded its fleet with Macan RWD and Macan 4S

After the presentation of the new generation Porsche Macan (Macan 4 and Macan Turbo) at the beginning of the year, which went into production in May, the German manufacturer expanded the fleet of this model with two new versions, Macan with RWD and Macan 4S with AWD.

Both new versions come with adaptive air suspension and electronically controlled shock absorbers (PASM) with the option of a steering system on the rear axle. Also, the Macan 4S is equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management traction control system, with which the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus torque distribution system can be obtained as an option. They are equipped with an 800-volt architecture and a 100 kWh lithium-nickel-manganese battery that can be charged from 10 to 80 percent within approximately 21 minutes at a suitable fast-charging station.

The Porsche Macan is powered by a rear-mounted single electric motor with 340 hp/254 kW (360 hp/268 kW and 395 lb-ft/536 Nm of torque in overboost). That is enough to reach from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 219 km/h (136 mph). Thanks to rear-wheel drive, this version is the lightest in the range (110 kg lighter than the Macan 4), so it is assumed to offer a longer range than the Macan 4 (613 km/380 miles).

The Macan 4S is powered by two electric motors with a total output of 449 hp /335 kW (517 hp/385 kW and 578 lb-ft/784 Nm of torque in overboost). It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). That means it’s a second faster than the Macana 4 and 0.8 seconds faster than the Macana Turbo.

Also, Porsche took the opportunity to offer customers an optional off-road package that provides greater opportunities for those who want to experience rough terrain. The package includes a redesigned front bumper thanks to which the maximum approach angle is 17.5 degrees, matching elements on the sills and diffuser, underbody protection in body color and Vesuvius gray, and thanks to the air suspension, the possibility of increasing the ground clearance by an additional 10 mm. There are also new five-spoke 21-inch wheels in Vesuvius Grey. It should also be noted that all parts are compatible with all versions of the Macan.

Inside, the Porsche Driver Experience offers a 12.6-inch curved-design instrument cluster and the 10.9-inch central display, with new graphics and animations for the screens. The new Themes app allows the driver to customize the background color of the screen and ambient lighting to match the vehicle’s body color.

When it comes to prices, Porsche has not announced the prices of the new versions. As a reminder, the Macan 4 costs €83,993 in Germany, while the Macan Turbo costs €114,576.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche expanded its fleet with Macan RWD and Macan 4S
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Porsche sales results in Q1 2024

Even in times of global economic uncertainty, Porsche remains desirable and exclusive. In 2023, the sports brand delivered 320,221 cars, which was 3 percent more compared to the same period in 2022. However, Porsche sales in Q1 2024 did not continue on that path. In the first three months of this year, Porsche delivered 77,640 vehicles, which is 4 percent less than in Q1 2023.

This year is the year of electrification when Porsche launches several fully electric and hybrid models such as the Macan, Panamera, Taycan and 911. When it comes to models, positive sales results were recorded by the Porsche Cayenne with 28,025 units (+20 percent) , the 911 with 12,892 cars sold (+17%), and the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models with 5,772 deliveries (+20%). Other models recorded a drop in sales compared to the same period in 2023. The Panamera was delivered in 6,139 units (-28 percent), while the Taycan achieved a huge drop compared to Q1 last year (-54 %) with 4,236 cars delivered. The Porsche Macan also recorded a 14% drop in sales (20,576 cars). However, the recently introduced all-electric Macan is announcing better results as a large number of orders have been received.

“Despite the ramp-up of the new launches, delays in delivery due to regulatory requirements in North America and the still challenging market situation in China, we were able to maintain deliveries at a stable level,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG.

When it comes to individual markets, Porsche had the best results in Germany where it delivered 11,274 cars (+37%), while in the rest of Europe it delivered 20,044 cars (+9%). Other markets recorded a decline in sales, which can be attributed to the currently tense economic situation in the Chinese market. In China, Porsche sold only 16,340 vehicles (-24%), while in North America it delivered 15,087 vehicles, which is 23% less compared to Q1 2023. In the rest of the world, 14,895 cars were sold (+14).

Source: Porsche