Generations: three faces of the same car
| Generation | Code | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macan | 95B | 2014–2018 | Combustion |
| Macan, 1st facelift | 95B | 2018–2021 | Combustion |
| Macan, 2nd facelift | 95B | 2021–2024 | Combustion |
| Macan Electric | XAB (PPE platform) | From 2024 | Electric |
The codes and years come from the ADAC catalogue, because Porsche does not publish them. The electric car is a different machine: a new platform developed with Audi, an 800-volt architecture and production in Leipzig.
What changed at each facelift
At the 2018/19 one the 2.0 dropped to 180 kW (245 PS). At the 2021 one came the new front end, the touch-sensitive centre console in place of buttons, and this range: Macan 2.0 with 195 kW (265 PS), Macan S with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 and 280 kW (380 PS), GTS with 324 kW (440 PS) and the Macan T, also a 2.0 but with Sport Chrono as standard. All with the seven-speed PDK.
It is repeated everywhere that the diesel disappeared from the Macan with that facelift. We have not found the Porsche release that says so, so we leave it as what it is: something we believe to be true and have not been able to prove.
Recall campaigns: what the official register says
The KBA register holds twelve campaigns reaching the Macan. These are the weightiest, by size or by seriousness:
| KBA ref. | Year | Build | What was wrong | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9728 | 2020 | 2014–2019 | Manufacturing tolerances can cause fuel loss at the fuel delivery unit, with an increased fire risk | 288,528 |
| 7890 | 2018 | 2014–2018 | Removal of impermissible defeat devices on the 3.0 Euro 6 diesel | — |
| 10629 | 2021 | 2015–2018 | Faulty sensor mat in the passenger seat occupancy detection: the system deactivates that airbag | — |
| 11215 | 2022 | 2014–2018 | Deviation in the CO₂ figures of the Macan S and Turbo. Fixed with a software update | — |
| 12951 | 2023 | 2014–2023 | Incorrectly secured rear seat belt end fitting (Panamera too) | — |
| 14516R | 2024 | 2013–2018 | Fresh verification of CO₂ figures | — |
| 15377R | 2025 | 06-2024 → 06-2025 | Side airbag with reduced protection. Falls within the recent Macan Electric | — |
On the recurring faults that circulate on forums (oil leaks, PDK, water pumps) we say nothing: we have found no serious technical source that quantifies them, and we would rather keep quiet than repeat rumours. We explain how campaigns are checked.
The equipment that really changes the car
- PASM and air suspension. PASM is optional on the Macan and standard on the S and the GTS. And the 2021 GTS introduced standard sports air suspension, which drops the body by 10 mm. On a used car, it is the difference between a comfortable SUV and a hard one.
- Sport Chrono (on the combustion cars): optional, standard on the Macan T.
- Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus: standard on the electric GTS, optional elsewhere.
- Rear-axle steering: optional on the electric car, with up to five degrees of steering angle. That it does not exist on the 95B is the understanding, but we have not found the official list that confirms it.
The Macan Electric, in figures
A 100 kWh gross battery, of which up to 95 can be used, an 800-volt architecture and charging at up to 270 kW: 10 to 80 % in about 21 minutes. On a 400 V charger it reaches 135 kW without needing a high-voltage booster. On AC, up to 11 kW.
WLTP ranges published by Porsche: up to 613 km for the Macan 4, up to 591 km for the Turbo and up to 586 km for the GTS, which was unveiled in October 2025 with 420 kW of overboost power and reached dealers in February 2026. The battery warranty is 8 years or 160,000 km from first registration.
What it pays in the Balearics
| Version | WLTP CO₂ | Band in the Balearics |
|---|---|---|
| Macan 2.0 (2021) | 243–228 g/km | 16 % |
| Macan S (2021) | 265–251 g/km | 16 % |
| Macan GTS (2021) | 265–255 g/km | 16 % |
| Macan Electric | 0 g/km | 0 % |
This is the biggest difference on the whole sheet: between a petrol Macan and an electric one, the tax goes from the top band to nothing. Work yours out with the registration tax calculator.
For the Macan T we give no figure: it does not appear in the Porsche release and it has to be read off the individual car's certificate. Being the same 2.0, the top band is what you would expect, but that is our own expectation. We have not located the official sheet for the CO₂ of the 2014–2021 generations either.
Frequently asked questions
Which Macan can I buy used today?
On combustion, the 95B up to 2024 in its three phases; and from 2024, the electric one on the PPE platform.
What recall campaigns does it have?
The German register holds twelve. The largest is from 2020, for possible fuel loss with a fire risk, reaching 288,528 cars built between 2014 and 2019. There is another from 2025, on a side airbag, which falls within the recent Macan Electric. They are checked by chassis number.
What registration tax does it pay in the Balearics?
The petrol versions are above 200 g/km, so they go to 16 %. The electric one pays 0 %.
What warranty does the Macan Electric battery have?
Eight years or 160,000 km from first registration, according to Porsche, which also guarantees a minimum remaining capacity.
Which options are worth having on a used one?
PASM with air suspension and, on the combustion cars, Sport Chrono. On the electric one, rear-axle steering.
Sources
- KBA — German recall register
- Porsche Newsroom — the all-electric Macan
- Porsche Newsroom — Macan GTS Electric (October 2025)
- Porsche Newsroom — 2021 Macan range (outputs and CO₂)
- ADAC — Porsche Macan catalogue (codes and years)
- Porsche — high-voltage battery warranty
Every source was checked on 25 September 2026. Tax rules change: if you are reading this much later, confirm it or ask us.
