Porsche is equipping the all-electric Macan with new assistance systems and digital features for the new model year. The focus is on increased convenience when parking, charging and towing, new entertainment functions and even smarter operation via app or voice input.

With the upcoming model year change, Porsche is expanding the range of intelligent driver assistance systems and digital functions offered in the all-electric Macan. The main focus has been on innovations that take the user experience for the driver and passengers to a new level. The Surround View assistance system including Active Parking Support, for example, has been further developed and is optionally available with new functions such as Trained Parking and Reversing Assist. In addition to this is the Porsche Digital Key, which can be used on iPhone, Apple Watch, and compatible Android™ devices, and the expanded App Center with new entertainment possibilities. The Porsche Charging Planner has also been enhanced, enabling charging stations and providers to be prioritized or avoided in a more targeted manner. And finally, practicality has been further enhanced through an increase in maximum towing capacity.

In-car gaming: the Macan becomes a mobile game console

The App Center turns the Porsche Macan into an entertainment hub – both when stationary, for example during charging breaks, and while driving. Whether it’s music streaming, podcasts, gaming or movies, users gain access to an ever-growing selection of third-party apps that can be seamlessly integrated into the Porsche ecosystem.

With the model year update, games from providers Gameloft and Obscure Interactive are now offered via the Porsche App Center and can be controlled via touchscreen or Bluetooth controller. AirConsole brings a wide variety of family games and gaming classics that can be easily controlled via smartphone. Driver, front passenger and rear passengers can play individually or together. The optional passenger display allows apps to be used simultaneously, even while driving, without distracting the driver. In combination with a Bluetooth headset, an undisturbed listening experience is possible.

IAA Motor Show Announcement

Porsche and AirConsole will present further details of the partnership at the IAA Motor Show in Munich on September 10. Cliquot will join Porsche representatives to discuss the role of in-car gaming in mobility and its significance for the brand’s customer experience strategy. The session will take place at 1 p.m. at the Porsche booth.

Access and Setup

AirConsole will be accessible through the Porsche App Center, included in the Porsche Connect package. Setup requires no additional hardware: passengers simply scan a QR code to link their smartphones, which then function as game controllers. The platform supports up to five players, allowing collaborative or competitive sessions across the cabin.

Curated Game Library

The AirConsole catalog features titles designed for casual and group play, spanning racing, trivia, party, and sports genres. Popular games include Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? from Sony Pictures Television, Overcooked from Team17, and UNO® Car Party! from Mattel. With over 40 titles already released since 2023, AirConsole continues to expand its offering for automotive partners.

Smartphones and smartwatches as a car key

With Comfort Access, users will also have access to the Porsche Digital Key, which includes car keys in Apple Wallet or a native wallet app on Android. This allows drivers to automatically unlock or lock and start their vehicle by leaving their iPhone, Apple Watch, or compatible Android device in their pocket or by simply holding their devices near a reader – leveraging Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to power the seamless experience. Users can still use their car key in Apple Wallet or a native wallet app on Android to access and start their vehicle, even if the smartphone needs to be charged.

Customers will also have the ability to share car keys in Apple Wallet or a native wallet app on Android through Apple Mail, Messages, WhatsApp, and more, with up to seven other users, and vehicle owners can also decide whether these shared users are able to simply gain access to their vehicle or additionally have the ability to drive it. The Porsche Digital Key also offers the convenient function of opening the trunk. Additionally, via the My Porsche App, luggage compartments and the frunk can be controlled. These features require the Porsche Connect package.

Voice Pilot: enhanced interaction through artificial intelligence

The Voice Pilot voice control feature is smarter than ever, thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence². In the background, the Voice Pilot utilises various language models, as is known from well-known AI assistants. It now understands complex, interrelated questions and recognises what a statement is referring to. An integrated on-board manual answers questions about vehicle use – without typing, simply by voice command. The enhanced Voice Pilot makes the Porsche Macan a real conversation partner.