2025 Porsche SUV Changes: Macan EV Arrives, Cayenne Electric on the Horizon
The Cayenne GTS is back, and combustion models score technology and styling updates.
After the Taycan showed the world what Porsche could do with electric cars, it was only a matter of time before the carmaker turned its efforts to all-electric SUVs. Those efforts are bearing fruit this year, as deliveries of the 2025 Macan EV have begun. Porsche is now working on its next all-electric family hauler(s).
This year also marks the return of the Cayenne GTS model. Technology and styling upgrades are also headed to the brand’s non-electric crossovers. Here's everything you can expect from 2025 Porsche SUVs.
2025 Porsche Macan: What’s New
Porsche’s SUV focus this year is on the new Macan EV, but it hasn’t forgotten the combustion model. The gas version of its luxury compact SUV returns this year with updated exterior paint categories like other Porsches. Colors now come in Contrasts, Shades, Dreams, and Legends. The only other change is that the Macan GTS’ surface-coated brakes are no longer available with other 2025 trim levels.
2025 Porsche Macan Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent driving dynamics
- Many ways to personalize
- Fantastic build quality
Cons
- Underpowered base model
- Small cargo hold
- Can get very expensive
2025 Porsche Macan EV: What’s New
Porsche makes its push into the burgeoning all-electric small luxury SUV space with the new Macan EV. Though the new Macan variant shares part of its name with the gas model, the EV features distinct styling and is underpinned by a platform used for Audi’s A6 E-Tron and Q6 E-Tron electric models. The Macan EV is also a touch longer than the standard Macan.
Macan EVs are available in single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD configurations. AWD models vary in output from 402 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque with the Macan 4 up to 630 hp and 833 lb-ft with the Macan Turbo. The Macan Electric is the only RWD model, and it develops 355 hp and 514 ft-lb of torque. All feature a 100-kWh battery pack that enables an estimated 290 miles on a charge. It rides on an 800-volt electrical architecture that can facilitate charging at a max rate of 270 kW, which will get the battery from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 22 minutes.
Technology in the baby electric ute is impressive. Displays include a curved 12.6-inch driver screen, 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a same-sized front passenger screen. There’s also a head-up display with augmented reality capability that measures an equivalent of 87 inches when it’s projected. Active ambient lighting and Porsche App Center compatibility are offered, as well.
2025 Porsche Macan EV Pros and Cons
Pros
- Multiple grades of powertrain
- Fast charging capability
- Large cabin displays
Cons
- Can feel a little big
- Way more expensive than gas Macan
- No one-pedal driving
2025 Porsche Cayenne: What’s New
Twin-turbo V-8-powered GTS models return to the Cayenne and Cayenne Coupe lineups for 2025. The powertrain produces 493 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque in each. These variants also get distinctive exterior styling elements this year (larger air intakes, darkened headlights and taillights, and red brake calipers).
Updated standard features across the lineup include soft-close doors, ambient lighting, and a 360-degree camera. HD-Matrix Design LED headlights are now standard with the available Premium Package Plus. Finally, all 2025 Cayenne come with improved cabin air filtration.
2025 Porsche Cayenne Pros and Cons
Pros
- Entertaining to drive
- Strong powertrains
- Fantastic off-road
Cons
- Poor backup camera image quality
- Pricey even without options
- Unintuitive controls
Porsche Cayenne Electric: Future Model
Porsche is aiming to introduce an all-electric Cayenne luxury SUV around 2027, but fans of the gas model shouldn’t fret too much. The company has confirmed a combustion variant should stick around at least through 2030.
The Cayenne EV will come on the same architecture as the Macan EV and could feature similar specs. To be clear, this is different from the three-row ute we’ve seen Porsche testing. From spy photos, we’ve identified the brand’s trademark quad dot-matrix headlights on the Cayenne EV’s face, as well as taillights with a new grid structure and a large clear middle element. Look for the new models to offer output north of 335 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, 300 miles of range on some models, and a standard adjustable air suspension, as well as driving dynamics distinct to the brand.
2025 Porsche SUVs: What’s New
- 2025 Porsche Macan: Minor update
- 2025 Porsche Macan EV: All-new model
- 2025 Porsche Cayenne: Minor update
- Porsche Cayenne Electric: Future model
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