One of Porsche’s Most Popular Models is Formally Coming to an End

The time to really pour one out for the current Macan is nearing.

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The current gas-powered Porsche Macan’s official retirement is finally arriving. While the writing was on the wall for quite some time, the actual moment where the last first-gen Macan rolls off the Leipzig assembly line is approaching rapidly.

Or, the end of this month to be exact. And it may just be time to start pouring one out for Porsche’s most successful model ever and its current best-seller and longest-running single generation production SUV.

It’s the end of the era of the gas-powered Macan, for now

Black Porsche SUV driving on a dusty winding road with hills in the background at sunset. — Production for the first-gen Macan will officially end later this month.

It was only a couple of short years ago when Porsche surprised everyone with its aggressive electrification strategy. That included converting the Macan into an all-electric SUV for its second generation.

However, it caused so much of an uproar, on top of the EV’s lukewarm initial reception here in America, that Porsche backtracked on its electrification plans. And while Zuffenhausen proceeded with giving the world the all-electric second-gen model, it extended production of the first-gen Macan to keep buyers happy.

Black Porsche Macan SUV kicking up dust on a dirt road at sunset. — At 12 years old, the Macan is Porsche’s longest-running single production generation SUV.

But the extension could only last so long as Porsche already discontinued the first-gen gas-powered Macan in Europe. Mainly, due to its failure to comply with the latest General Safety “GSR2” cybersecurity regulations.

Now, the rest of the world’s allocation for the first-gen Macan is finally coming to an end.

The Macan Electric is actually doing pretty well

the 2024 porsche macan turbo and macan 4 electric suv — The Porsche Macan Electric is actually selling a lot better than expected.

Despite Porsche’s big about-face on electrification and the EV’s overall slow takeoff in America, the Macan Electric is actually supposedly selling in decent numbers. According to quarterly reports, the electrified SUV actually sold in greater numbers when compared to the first-gen internal combustion model in 2025.

Porsche reported moving around 45,367 Macan Electrics globally just last year. While 38,961 gas-powered Macans got in to the hands of owners in the same period.

porsche macan electric 9 — In its first year, the Macan Electric considerably outsold the gas-powered one.

Some attribute that difference to Porsche discontinuing the first-gen Macan in Europe. But regardless, the Macan Electric is faring a lot better than some have anticipated.

You’ll have to wait for the next gas-powered Macan

Black Porsche SUV driving on a winding mountain road with blurred background. — Porsche ramped up production of the gas-powered Macan to meet demand and hold the automaker over through 2027.

As for when Porsche will be readying a second-gen internal combustion Macan, it’s still on the calendar. But it isn’t expected to debut until sometime in late 2027. That may be a ways away.

But Porsche took note of the customer feedback and consistently strong demand for the gas-powered Macan here in America. So much, that the carmaker boosted production of the model. The plan is to stock up on inventory as a “hold-over” move while the company continues developing the next-gen model.

Black Porsche Macan driving on a dusty dirt road with red rear lights illuminated. — Although production is ending, you should still be able to get a gas-powered Macan from leftover inventory.

According to the previous reports, Porsche has enough first-gen Macan inventory allocated to America to last well into 2027.

So far, Porsche’s pledging to offer the second-gen Macan with gas-powered engines with optional hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. And interestingly, said internal combustion model will also supposedly sport a different name.

Availability and pricing

While leftover inventory for the current first-gen Porsche Macan is still available up through 2027, potential buyers still have the Macan Electric to choose from. Pricing starts at around $80,700, without shipping and handling.

Blue Porsche electric SUV driving on a mountain road with blurred trees and hills in the background.

2027 Porsche Macan Electric

Starts at $80,300

About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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