• Quality switchgear
• Physical climate controls
• Configurator can get costly

How is the quality and layout?

It’s exactly what you’d hope from Porsche. The Macan’s interior is superbly built, with clear family ties to the 911 Coupe and Taycan EV. The switchgear is tactile and solid, and there’s a satisfying click to every button and dial.

You get a slim, flat-bottomed steering wheel and a wide dash with clean, horizontal lines. It feels sporty without being claustrophobic – and avoids the overstyled fuss of some EV rivals.

That said, many of the cars you’ll see in press images are optioned to the hilt. Stay restrained on the configurator or things can spiral quickly past £100k.

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Physical climate control switches are a welcome sight in the new Macan.

Infotainment and tech

All Macans get a 12.6-inch curved driver display and 10.9-inch central touchscreen for the infotainment system. Both are razor-sharp, fast to respond and refreshingly intuitive. Porsche hasn’t buried key controls in menus either – you still get proper dials for temperature and fan speed.

The optional passenger display is a fun party trick. It lets the front passenger watch videos while on the move thanks to a clever polarising filter that hides the screen from the driver’s view.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. If you want to upgrade, there’s a head-up display, better audio, and a more immersive nav system available.

Comfort

• Low, sporty driving position
• Supportive, adjustable front seats
• Rear seats shaped for adults

The Porsche Macan’s front seats are low-slung and well-contoured, giving a sporty feel without sacrificing everyday comfort. Support is excellent for longer journeys, and there’s a good range of manual or optional electric adjustment.

Heated front seats are standard across the range, with options for cooling and memory settings depending on trim. Materials feel premium and cushioning strikes a nice balance between firmness and give.

Rear-seat passengers are well catered for, too. The bench is supportive and slightly reclined, though not quite as laid-back as some rivals like the Mercedes EQE SUV. There’s ample space for two adults, even on longer trips.