How we would construct the 2024 Porsche Macon EV

 How we would construct the 2024 Porsche Macon EV

The configurator and the 2024 Porsche Macon EV are now available. That implies, you know, that it's time to get your ideal electric Porsche SUV started! Okay, so perhaps a 911 GT3 or something like is your ideal Porsche, but the Macon's configurator is almost as much fun to use.

At this price range, the Macon offers unparalleled customization, as is typical with Porsche. However, if all the requirements are met, we have successfully built Machans for much more than $150,000, so the price can really vary. To put things in perspective, the starting price of Porsche's most costly trim level, the Turbo, is $106,950.

You may construct one for yourself by clicking this link, but before you do, be sure to scroll down to get some ideas on how the other editors choose to spec their Machans. Even without consulting the Paint-To-Sample catalog, the external color scheme is excellent, and the interior colors are skillfully coordinated to complement. All we can hope for is that someday we'll see Machans driving around fully utilizing the configurator's capabilities.

For an additional $2,570, I kept the interior simple with a two-tone leather interior of black and limestone beige, but I spent a whopping $4,730 to add black centers to the limestone beige seats and asymmetric stitching throughout. Porsche's Summerwood trim maintains a sense of class, and I had the seatbelts matched to the Limestone Beige leather. Regarding other expensive choices, I accepted the Sport Chrono package, Electric Sport Sound, and rear axle steering (which came with a steep $2,040 surcharge). I also included amenities like the air filtration system, Burmese sound system, Porsche's Indriven, and AR HUD—wildfire smoke is so severe these days that even Michigan experiences it. Lastly, I decided on the Atlanta Experience Center delivery since it would be an exciting road trip to

 

Editor in Chief Greg Rasa: Comparable to a candy store is a Porsche configurator. You go in expecting to buy one item, but the store has a lot of temptation, so you end up buying a lot more than you intended. I chose the base 4 model and attempted to be picky when it came to the options, knowing that I would still be surprised when the bill comes in.

Oak Green Metallic Neo is the color I have ($2,490). The 20-inch wheels will provide a better ride and range than the stock ones, and they also look nicer. Presumably the standard black interior is pleather? The configurator is silent on this. It displays leather choices that are significantly more costly. However, pleather is good. I'd have to sit in the upgraded eight-way seats before I could consider them, but the standard seats seem reasonably comfortable for free.




A characteristic Macon feature are the side blades ($680), which go well with the matching black model markings ($270), black door handles ($350), and black mirror caps ($600). For bike racks and other accessories, a factory trailer hitch receiver costs $660. Interior wood trim ($550), door sill protectors ($550), mid-range Bose sound ($990), leather wheel and shifter ($330), and stainless steel pedals ($130). Lastly, for a little extra flair, there are projector puddle lights ($330) and the Sport Chrono Package ($980).

Editor in Chief Byron Hurd: My first vehicle was a green-over-tan 1995 VW Passat GLX that came with a stick. Even though it wasn't a really good car, I still cherished it. Unfortunately, I've had only one mid-90s car—that being the last one in green over tan—because it seems like everyone stopped remembering that combination existed after 2001. Yes, I do plan on partying like it's 1999.



There's almost nothing in common between my VR6-powered Volkswagen and this Macon, save for the color scheme. That's a good thing, because the Macon's available power would tear up that old B4 Passat chassis like a piece of wet tissue. Furthermore, the cost of the options on this Macan alone ($20,140) is almost equivalent to the purchase of a 1995 base model Passat. Along with the Sport Chrono package with the Porsche Design second clock, other optional features included the color, wheels, wheel finish, interior in "Club Leather," 18-way sport seats, heated leather GT Sports wheel, Burmese audio, Porsche crest embossments on the headrests, and carbon fiber mirror caps. Please sue me. That is a really cool thing.



However, I would choose the same look for both models. I enjoy unique color schemes, therefore I was torn between Copper Ruby Metallic and the pink debut color, Provence. I chose the latter because I thought the metallic would look especially good with the Macon's curves and it slightly mutes the pink. Both hues complement my interior design scheme of Blackberry, another subdued pink-is hue. To add some warmth, I combined it with some wood trim. Before I forget, I also chose the 22-inch Macon Sport wheels, which I believe have a little bit of the soul of the classic Fuchs wheels seen on early 911s.

Chief Editor Greg Millipore: I chose a Macon in a similar tint since I've always admired dark green Porsches (just think of Robert Redford's 1968 911 in the movie Spy Game). Isn't it electric? An further argument for going green, like Rasa did. The optional club leather truffle (brown), which adds to the retro feel for $3,820, is what I would choose for my décor. In addition, I was drawn to the 22-inch Porsche Design alloys, the 14-way adjustable "comfort" seats, and the LED matrix headlamps. Since it's chilly outside right now, I decided to use the heated windshield—something I might not have done in May. I'm leaving with $96,890. Not too awful.