Porsche will remove the combustion-powered Macan from sale in the EU in spring 2024, as it won't meet new cybersecurity rules, but it will remain available in the UK.
The popular SUV, on sale since 2014, was developed before the specifics of the regulation had been finalised. It will be taken off sale in the EU in April, before the regulations come into force on 1 July.
Porsche told Autocar: “In the EU, the combustion-powered Macan will not be available indefinitely. The main reason for this is the General Safety Regulation of the European Union, to which the platform will not be converted. Any models that do not meet these requirements will no longer be eligible for new registration in the EU after 1 July 2024.
“As a result, sale of the Macan with an internal-combustion engine is expected to be discontinued in the EU during the spring, thereby ensuring that the vehicles can be delivered to customers and registered by the deadline.
"In regions outside the EU, the Macan with an internal-combustion engine can remain available for longer.”
On the Macan’s future in the UK, a Porsche spokesperson said: “The Macan is expected to remain on sale in the UK throughout 2024.”
The ICE car is set to be replaced by the new electric Macan, which is technically unrelated and compliant with the new rules.
The regulations included a separate regulatory framework called UNECE WP.29, which concerns cybersecurity and stipulates that all new cars in the EU must have a cybersecurity certificate and be fitted with electronics to protect them from hackers.
Each car must prove that it's protected against 70 vulnerabilities, including cyber attacks during development, production and post-production.
Manufacturers will face a fine of up to €30,000 (£25,732) per vehicle if they don't comply with the regulation.
The Macan has been a hugely important car for Porsche in Europe, with 20,117 examples sold so far in 2023, according to Jato Dynamics. This compares with 8205 for the Range Rover Velar and 10,076 for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio - two of its closest rivals.
Produced at Porsche's plant in Leipzig, Germany, the Macan is currently offered in four guises: Macan, Macan T, Macan S, and Macan GTS, with the former two powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and the latter two a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6.
Since production of the Macan for markets outside the EU is unaffected, the combustion Macan is scheduled to be produced at Porsche’s Leipzig plant in Germany until the end of 2025.
Automotive News Europe has reported that the UNECE WP.29 regulation is the reason why Volkswagen will take the e-Up off sale next year, because it would be too expensive to integrate a new electronic architecture to allow the 12-year-old city car to remain compliant.
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Another historic Brexit win! We've won the right to continue to buy a thirsty SUV built in Germany for another six months at least!
If that doesn't show the world that this is truly the second coming of Rule Britannia, what does?
Huzzah!!!
Still thoughout 2024, at least, is better than not at all for one of the best. Wonder what will be next due to stupid EU laws.
Hit the return key to early remoaner. Now if only the overpaid ones in Brussels could come up with some sensible rules inbetween filling in expense forms.
Better check the expenses forms for the hugely overpaid, useless royals, including those for trafficking underage girls.
"You must be a really sad mad to repeat the same tired clichés." - are you as well?
My post has gone right over your head, bless you.
Was it meant to be sarcastic, need to be clearer or funnier. Next time ehh
Did you read the article or are you being a dick on purpose, the EU has banned it from sale in the EU, it will remain available in every other market, until 2025, its got nothing to do with Brexit, its to do with the inability of Porsche (a German company) to ensure one its best selling vehicles is compliant with EU law. Now shove your politics up your backside, this is a car forum ffs.
Merry Christmas
Now that is sarcastic.