That’s the verdict from the expert judges at this year’s DRIVE Car of the Year awards, where the new Macan 4 took the top prize in two hotly contested categories:
- Best Luxury SUV under $150k
- Best Luxury Electric Vehicle under $150
The new Macan 4 impressed the judges at drive.com.au with its seamless blend of luxury, technology and Porsche sports car performance.
WINNER: Best Luxury SUV under $150k
“The all-new electric Porsche Macan blends the inherent nature of the legendary Porsche driving experience with the modernity of the EV world in a perfectly finished and luxurious package."
This was the summary from the judges, whose conclusions made the new Macan the compelling choice as this category’s clear winner.
Here are the highlights from the judges:
- Sporty appeal blended with undeniable luxury
- Generous driving range
- Still drives like a Porsche should
"Silent and smooth, this is undeniable luxury" drive.com.au
WINNER: Best Luxury Electric Vehicle under $150k
Drive.com.au praised the new all-electric Macan for successfully offering luxury SUV buyers the wide array of essentials they demand from new cars in this category.
“Going all electric has not dulled the Porsche Macan's appeal, with the new model still delivering on a high-end cabin, sports car-like performance and head-turning styling underpinned by a cutting-edge electric platform," the leading publication said.
Here are the highlights from the judges:
- Long driving range
- Dynamics worthy of the Porsche badge
- Premium interior
"Cutting edge electrification that still feels like a proper Porsche" drive.com.au
“Winning these categories meant beating a number of formidable luxury SUV competitors,” said Daniel Schmollinger, the CEO and Managing Director of Porsche Cars Australia. “The Porsche team and I are proud that the new Macan has been recognised for its sophisticated mix of luxury, technology, performance and style in what the drive.com.au team rightly say is a true Porsche.”
The new Macan, the first all-electric SUV from Porsche, was released in Australia in late 2024 and has been praised for its long-distance range and everyday practicality as a luxurious driver’s car.
DRIVE Car of the Year
The annual Drive Car of the Year awards are issued by leading Australian motoring publication drive.com.au. Now in its 20th year, this prestigious awards program identifies the best new cars for Australian buyers across 19 separate new-vehicle categories.
Entry eligibility requires a new car to be new (or significantly updated) in the Australian new-car market and be on sale (not just able to be ordered) between 1 January and 31 December the year prior.
Winners from each category are selected based on assessment data gathered from DRIVE’s annual vehicle review and assessment program conducted in both Sydney and Melbourne throughout the year. Driving assessments of eligible cars are made during regular road testing by DRIVE’s reviewers. These assessments are combined with significant other data to establish purchase and ownership value for buyers.
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