I look at the Porsche today as the true driver's car. The BMW models have fallen quite a bit to the fabulous driver's cars they produced years ago. It's with nostalgia that my next car will be a Porsche Macan which has the desirability, handling and cache that BMW enjoyed almost exclusively years ago. Good review.
Great video Ian. I test drove the 2ltr last Saturday and although it was a beautiful drive, it did seem lacking in power on occasion. Like you I also prefer the switches on the centre console, as I currently drive a Range Rover Velar and I hate having everything controlled by the touch screens. I ended up buying a pre-facelift Petrol Macan S which put a huge smile on my face when I drove it. Can't wait to collect it next Saturday! :)
Hi would you say the GTS Macan would be worth the price premium over the Macan S? Considering the Macan GTS shares the same engine as the macan turbo, where as the older version of GTS was an upgraded S. Thank you.
Hello and thank you for this video. I need to decide between the Macan S and the X3 M40I:Which one is better for responsiveness and short lag time? If I get the Macan S, it will be without the sport chrono package.Which of these two cars is able to respond better when you need to do a quick acceleration from low speed? (For example, if you are at stop sign and you need to take off very quickly, or if you are entering a highway and you need to raise your speed very quickly, or when you need to do a quick takeover manoeuvre.) Thanks
@@SS8000cars Ian,, just love the look of this Metallic Green version www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/macan/first-drives/porsche-macan-s-2019-uk-review
Thank you Ian. You HAVE got launch control because the car has sports chrono; and perhaps you should have turned the car round and started with the major exterior change: the rear. But I want to mention the Macan S (£48K) v Alpina XD3 (£56K): For potential buyers of this type of quick SUV the XD3 must come into the reckoning - they're both of equal quality, both have about the same bhp, the XD3 is a bit quicker with more torque and it will be far less thirsty. At this price it's better equipped than the Macan and has Alpina's unique take on fast diesels. I'm surprised you haven't tested/vidoed an Alpina before; all their range are superb improvements on the standard BMWs. Please talk to Gary Lott at Sytner Nottingham about testing one; and see Autocar' current XD3 - they are impressed.
Serious, trustworthy, uncommitted with brand, practical review. Very helpful. Thanks !
I look at the Porsche today as the true driver's car. The BMW models have fallen quite a bit to the fabulous driver's cars they produced years ago. It's with nostalgia that my next car will be a Porsche Macan which has the desirability, handling and cache that BMW enjoyed almost exclusively years ago. Good review.
Great video Ian. I test drove the 2ltr last Saturday and although it was a beautiful drive, it did seem lacking in power on occasion. Like you I also prefer the switches on the centre console, as I currently drive a Range Rover Velar and I hate having everything controlled by the touch screens. I ended up buying a pre-facelift Petrol Macan S which put a huge smile on my face when I drove it. Can't wait to collect it next Saturday! :)
Good choice man. New model little changed dynamically which is the important bit.
Such a lovely thing! Buttons are really handy, no doubt.
Have you considered a clip on mic to improve your audio quality?
It is beautiful in Carmine Red, but it seems wrong to spend $3k + on a paint color, and not spend to get the Macan S with a v6.
I totally agree. The Macan S is the one to go for imo.
I went for the GTS
Olasek yes I would too. I’ll amend my original comment. The GTS wasn’t available at that time.
it needs to be a gunmetal colour or a dark green,,because that red is not cutting it to my eyes.
The S model is the one to get. Great vehicle, though the packages pump the price up rapidly.
Porsche is never the cheapest option when you add in the options some cars have as standard!
P.S. The 6-cylinder S over the basic Macan every time.
Unfortunately, you'll rarely need the extra power in ordinary driving conditions.
Hi would you say the GTS Macan would be worth the price premium over the Macan S? Considering the Macan GTS shares the same engine as the macan turbo, where as the older version of GTS was an upgraded S. Thank you.
Hello and thank you for this video. I need to decide between the Macan S and the X3 M40I:Which one is better for responsiveness and short lag time? If I get the Macan S, it will be without the sport chrono package.Which of these two cars is able to respond better when you need to do a quick acceleration from low speed? (For example, if you are at stop sign and you need to take off very quickly, or if you are entering a highway and you need to raise your speed very quickly, or when you need to do a quick takeover manoeuvre.) Thanks
Defo the Porsche brother
Although the bmw is superb aswell especially if u want something moe sportier
Nice car👍😊
@Original Poster - is this the Carmine Red? the Carmine Red colour swatch at the Porsche centre seemed bit darker
do your brakes squeak or are loud by any chance? just took delivery yesterday and the brakes seem a bit loud.
Nice one mate 👍
Thanks Tony, Porsche have done enough to keep the Macan at the top of the tree as an overall package. The one i would have!
Ian,
The Macan petrol variant would be my medium size SUV of choice.
I agree Keith.
@@SS8000cars Ian,, just love the look of this Metallic Green version
www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/macan/first-drives/porsche-macan-s-2019-uk-review
Cool sir the way u introduced it.
Thank you Ian. You HAVE got launch control because the car has sports chrono; and perhaps you should have turned the car round and started with the major exterior change: the rear. But I want to mention the Macan S (£48K) v Alpina XD3 (£56K): For potential buyers of this type of quick SUV the XD3 must come into the reckoning - they're both of equal quality, both have about the same bhp, the XD3 is a bit quicker with more torque and it will be far less thirsty. At this price it's better equipped than the Macan and has Alpina's unique take on fast diesels. I'm surprised you haven't tested/vidoed an Alpina before; all their range are superb improvements on the standard BMWs. Please talk to Gary Lott at Sytner Nottingham about testing one; and see Autocar' current XD3 - they are impressed.
Thanks Anthony I have heard really good things about the Alpina.
Do you live by Heathrow?
color is nice
The Macan S is approx. 20 mpg
I’m getting 25 combo driving
@@roblionheart633 what are running? 93 or 91 octane? ethanol free?
Nishant Soni 93 octane.... 20 mpg on very short journeys. 27 mpg on a 500 mile round trip last weekend. 25 mpg overall.