But if we look at the iconic 911, which has evolved over the last six decades, most generations of the sports car feel contemporary and timeless due to this unique approach. Porsche has always erred on the side of conservatism regarding its designs. Even the latest Panamera (an entirely new model) doesn’t look all that different from its predecessor.
“Striking the right balance between ‘quintessentially Porsche’ and ‘innovative’ is a tricky proposition at times. It’s a challenge we face on a structural level as well,” he adds.
If you’re wondering why the Macan EV doesn’t have different styling to its ICE-powered models, that was a deliberate move on Porsche’s part, says Mauer: “Porsche remains Porsche – and even an electric Porsche is a sports car in its segment. From this standpoint, it’s only logical that we’re not abandoning our proven Porsche design DNA. Without giving too much away, the new Macan is very clearly a Porsche – and a Macan – at first glance.”
The Macan EV will be revealed on January 25 in Singapore later this week.
