How We'd Spec It: 2024 Porsche Macan EV

• The Porsche Macan 4, when specced to around $100K, makes a solid alternative to the upcoming Polestar 3.
• Options on Porsche's configurator can get out of hand quickly, with our Macan Turbo surpassing $130K.
• Porsche offers excellent color choices, even without its Paint to Sample program.

Checking every box that makes you go “oh that’s neat” on Porsche’s configurator led to this Macan Turbo. Optioned with Oak Green Metallic Neo paint ($2,490) and 22-inch RS Spyder Design Wheels ($3,890) painted in golden Neodyme ($1,290), it isn’t cheap. Options alone ran nearly the MSRP of a Honda Civic Si, at $29,560, but the result is a fast and luxurious crossover that looks like nothing else.

To match the exterior color theme, we added aluminum roof rails ($410) and silver window trim ($240) paired with the Neodyme model designation ($270) on the sides. We also spent significant money on tech, again opting for rear steer and Porsche’s InnoDrive ($960), which adds adaptive cruise control and active lane keeping assistance. Other tech features include a heated windshield ($450) and thermally and noise-insulated glass ($920) to keep the interior as hushed as the drivetrain.

Inside, we opted again for leather surfaces, this time in Truffle Brown ($2,870) paired with the included Neodyme accents and Porsche-embossed headrests front and rear ($600). Those went well with pricey contrast stitching in Night Green ($3,510). Porsche’s Burmester sound systems are a must at this price point, even considering the hefty $4,700 asking price. We also kept with the Macan Turbo’s sportier nature, selecting the $2,090 Sport Chrono package, which adds a Sport Plus drive mode, a Sport Mode for the traction control system, and the easily recognizable Porsche Design dash-mounted clock. And for good measure, we checked boxes for the Premium package (ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and four-zone climate control), upgraded headlights ($520), a cargo net ($180) and a rear power outlet ($160). All told, this Turbo clocks in at $136,510. Both Macan configurations are pricey, but at under $100K, at least the Macan 4 looks set to be a real match for the Polestar 3 when that arrives later this year.

Edmunds says

Porsche’s configurator is still one of the best, and the breadth of options offered on both Macan trims is truly impressive. We’ll have to wait and see just how the Macan stacks up to competitors on the road.