if you dont care about power and handling (like many SUV owners) and just want a nice car to get from point A to point B, go for the Q5 and save your money. For enthusiasts however, the Macan S is in a totally different league.
the Macan isn’t competing with the Evoque , it competes surely with the Velar. Also, the only decision to make to choose the SQ5 diesel is how much money you have to spend
I've been viewing these WHAT CAR videos over the (recent) years and this is the first time seeing Mr. Moss. He's excellent. Good video, all info clearly put forth. However I've considered the Macan a pointless, niche, profit-padder for Porsche, this model has also become a bit of a guilty pleasure, admiring them from afar, have I. The Macan has quickly become Porsche's best-selling vehicle and will likely become it's historic sales leader. If that funds Porsche's sports car development, more power to Porsche - fair play, meine Freunde.
Sean Coleman. If you have driven both and including the Ford transit like jerky Velar you will know the Macan is awesome. I always had porsche sports cars then went with a new Porsche Macan S Diesel Turbo. Outstanding. I just can't say enough good things about it. Put it this way I told the dealer to put me on waiting list for all new Macan in 2020. Not a facelift but all new ground up Macan in 2020. I'm bored with 911, Cayman GTS and boxster now esp the quiet new ones. The Macan is exceptional.
If you have driven both and including the Ford transit like jerky Velar with shit plastics and smudgy screens you will know the Macan is awesome. I always had porsche sports cars then went with a new Porsche Macan S Diesel Turbo. Outstanding. I just can't say enough good things about it. Put it this way I told the dealer to put me on waiting list for all new Macan in 2020. Not a facelift but all new ground up Macan in 2020. I'm bored with 911, Cayman GTS and boxster now esp the quiet new ones. The Macan is exceptional.
If both have the same engine, and theres a considerable price difference I'd go for Q5. If the Macan 3.0l turbo is considered, then I'll choose Macan over SQ5
Clearly the editor used the wrong broll during the voiceover about the instrument cluster and comparison to the virtual cockpit of the q5. The footage of the center screen/car play didn’t apply to what he was talking about
You clearly want the BMW to win based on your selection of the model years. Clearly the Porsche is a much better car. BMWs have boring interiors and look like every other car on the road.
Yes your correct...it doesn't have the sophisticated 4x4 system off the 911 which defaults to an 80/20 rear biased split giving it a completely different driving feel to the Q5. It also doesn't have an aluminum bonnet, different wheel widths front to rear or anything else which accounts for 70% of it being not Audi/VW but Porsche. As a Macan S owner I'm so glad you cleared that up for me!! 😯 😂
Samjai Sam Your correct that Wood is not an option (thank God)..you get piano black trim as standard with aluminium or carbon as an option. Very few Macan's are ordered with the basic seats...if you order the 12 way comfort or 18 way sports seats they are leather faced...I have the 18 ways and they are the best seats I've ever sat in..7 hour journey...no problem! There are also 2 other leather trim levels..and bespoke stuff availible if your wallet is deep enough. Take one for a test drive and prepare to have your preconceptions blown away.
Wrong. The engine in the base model is the 2 liter vw/audi tfsi engine thats right, also the chassis of the Macon is based on the q5, thats also right. everything else is different tho.
@@douglasb.5601 Take no notice of the ill informed, jealous, half witts. I own a Audi & have driven the Macan & it is a true drivers SUV. It will be my next choice.
Lol my Chap...I am sure this fella earns a fair salary as a motor journalist...but it’s probably not that great only £40-60k they always tend to drive press cars..so I think your a little confused with the appearance of income.I think your probably confusing me with yourself, .but try and not comment on something that you can not quantify...I am 55, have owned my own three companies with my two brothers that we stated in 1990/92 and sold 60% of our specialist dredging/flotation/pipe support busily this year to an equity firm to fund growth in South America...I am extremely fortunate in life...on the basis of the harder you work the more successful you are...but hey ho maybe your correct and this chap is an amalgamation of Jeremy Clarkson and yourself ....I should not have been disrespectful in my comments that is true and being rotund is not bad in itself or effectively stops him being a charismatic corespondent....but your comment seems more about yourself than me...if you think his profession is well paid or aspirational ...then I guess your income is sadly preventing you owning a Macan or leading the lifestyle you so obviously admire, maybe set your own personal goals a tad higher
Oh my little Welsh Friend What Car is part of the Haymarket group of Companies if you want to send of a CV ....I am told £55k a year is about the correct salary band....as your so impressed with his potential income....
Wasn't sure about Darren at first, but that review was truly excellent. Nice job!
So is it better than a Q5 or not? Was there even a mention of the Q5 in the video?
Yes, and yes.
It is wqs asking myslef also but when i tried macan it was amazing
it is very much different and better, then a Q5 they are nothing alike. but who calls the PDK an auto..... its the Greek god of autos
if you dont care about power and handling (like many SUV owners) and just want a nice car to get from point A to point B, go for the Q5 and save your money. For enthusiasts however, the Macan S is in a totally different league.
the Macan isn’t competing with the Evoque , it competes surely with the Velar. Also, the only decision to make to choose the SQ5 diesel is how much money you have to spend
I've been viewing these WHAT CAR videos over the (recent) years and this is the first time seeing Mr. Moss. He's excellent. Good video, all info clearly put forth. However I've considered the Macan a pointless, niche, profit-padder for Porsche, this model has also become a bit of a guilty pleasure, admiring them from afar, have I. The Macan has quickly become Porsche's best-selling vehicle and will likely become it's historic sales leader. If that funds Porsche's sports car development, more power to Porsche - fair play, meine Freunde.
Sean Coleman. If you have driven both and including the Ford transit like jerky Velar you will know the Macan is awesome. I always had porsche sports cars then went with a new Porsche Macan S Diesel Turbo. Outstanding. I just can't say enough good things about it. Put it this way I told the dealer to put me on waiting list for all new Macan in 2020. Not a facelift but all new ground up Macan in 2020. I'm bored with 911, Cayman GTS and boxster now esp the quiet new ones. The Macan is exceptional.
If you have driven both and including the Ford transit like jerky Velar with shit plastics and smudgy screens you will know the Macan is awesome. I always had porsche sports cars then went with a new Porsche Macan S Diesel Turbo. Outstanding. I just can't say enough good things about it. Put it this way I told the dealer to put me on waiting list for all new Macan in 2020. Not a facelift but all new ground up Macan in 2020. I'm bored with 911, Cayman GTS and boxster now esp the quiet new ones. The Macan is exceptional.
A quarter of a Million views and only 832 people had the common decency to like the video. This was a great video!
If both have the same engine, and theres a considerable price difference I'd go for Q5. If the Macan 3.0l turbo is considered, then I'll choose Macan over SQ5
I would like Porsche to offer a compact SUV to compete with Q3 sized cars.
Yes, but then Porsche would not be that exclusiv anymore
Clearly the editor used the wrong broll during the voiceover about the instrument cluster and comparison to the virtual cockpit of the q5. The footage of the center screen/car play didn’t apply to what he was talking about
Does the front armrest adjustable for height?
I've seen this video before (atleast the beginning)
REUPLOAD?
No more Macan S Diesel - sad; it was such a good car. Porsche - people still want a choice !
I really don't my mom boughtba disel and i wanted petrol 😂
And its becausw disels are getting banned in germany
I'd buy a second hand diesel before I'd buy a new petrol. I'm hanging on to my Diesel S - love it.
Who's that creeping in the woods behind you at 4:30?
woah
It’s the sound guy looking for his mic.
They call it the creepy wood man with the axe
This is not a family car. Better suv for that. Very good review. Wind noise is what people don’t mention and views
Is there a lot of wind noise inside?
Darren, great review. Btw, Macan is pronounced Ma-Chan, not Ma-Khan. Macan is Asian Tiger found in Indonesia
A beautiful review ... thank u
When will there be a PHEV ?
Dude. You didn’t compare to the SQ5
You don't need a review to find out if a Porsche is better than another boring Audi..
the SQ5 and the Macan are more or less the same car
bullshit. chassis of the Macon is based on the q5 and the base model 2 liter tfsi engine is the vw/audi engine. everything else is different.
I understand it only has Apple car play not Android Auto. A bit sneaky of you not to say so.
We miss out on so many good diesel models here in the states.
Sat nav default setting in Woking - Prince Andrews been driving it to pizza express
If I this this to Portugal will it disappear?
Good England.
Stevio QUAD is the sportiest SUV in this class you can buy, not the macan
So you can only use apple. There's nothing for Android?
Bro the question is insulting to Porsche
damn your packin a boiler
great review
Poor review
Thumbnail insanely pixelated
Yes
So is it?
Wrong headline (the second half)
ok vote Porsche Macan 2018 or Bmw X4 2019 and why?
You clearly want the BMW to win based on your selection of the model years. Clearly the Porsche is a much better car. BMWs have boring interiors and look like every other car on the road.
I'll get the GTS....
It’s macan, not macaaaan.
neither
Shouldn’t be driving along with the phone in your hand.
Lol...let’s state the very obvious...embarrassing
So is it better? You didn’t answer your own headline. Clickbait
Diesel??? have you heard of Dieselgate mate?????
Only better vehicle than this is x3 competition
Macan is the same as q5 except interior and exterior and engine
Yes your correct...it doesn't have the sophisticated 4x4 system off the 911 which defaults to an 80/20 rear biased split giving it a completely different driving feel to the Q5. It also doesn't have an aluminum bonnet, different wheel widths front to rear or anything else which accounts for 70% of it being not Audi/VW but Porsche.
As a Macan S owner I'm so glad you cleared that up for me!! 😯
😂
Samjai Sam
Your correct that Wood is not an option (thank God)..you get piano black trim as standard with aluminium or carbon as an option.
Very few Macan's are ordered with the basic seats...if you order the 12 way comfort or 18 way sports seats they are leather faced...I have the 18 ways and they are the best seats I've ever sat in..7 hour journey...no problem! There are also 2 other leather trim levels..and bespoke stuff availible if your wallet is deep enough.
Take one for a test drive and prepare to have your preconceptions blown away.
Wrong. The engine in the base model is the 2 liter vw/audi tfsi engine thats right, also the chassis of the Macon is based on the q5, thats also right. everything else is different tho.
only the engine in the base model Macan. get your facts right
@@douglasb.5601 Take no notice of the ill informed, jealous, half witts. I own a Audi & have driven the Macan & it is a true drivers SUV. It will be my next choice.
MaCAN mate, maCAN, not Macaaaaaan.
Not even that - "machan".
I got a discount rofl
it is pronounced Macan, not Macarn. Surely the numpty presenter can read, it is printed on the tailgate, so annoying. Macarrrrrn !
Stefano Goosey
No...it's Indonesian for Tiger...and it's pronounced Macarn...although some Indonesians say Macharn..strange!
Audi q5 ?😂😂😂
fact is, 6 years later and I can tell you both the Macan and Q5 are rubbish
More people is Android than Iphone. 😬
Most likely not of those who by Porsche.
Gosh no sandwich is safe from this chunky chap
He makes in a few months what you make in a year.
Lol my Chap...I am sure this fella earns a fair salary as a motor journalist...but it’s probably not that great only £40-60k they always tend to drive press cars..so I think your a little confused with the appearance of income.I think your probably confusing me with yourself, .but try and not comment on something that you can not quantify...I am 55, have owned my own three companies with my two brothers that we stated in 1990/92 and sold 60% of our specialist dredging/flotation/pipe support busily this year to an equity firm to fund growth in South America...I am extremely fortunate in life...on the basis of the harder you work the more successful you are...but hey ho maybe your correct and this chap is an amalgamation of Jeremy Clarkson and yourself ....I should not have been disrespectful in my comments that is true and being rotund is not bad in itself or effectively stops him being a charismatic corespondent....but your comment seems more about yourself than me...if you think his profession is well paid or aspirational ...then I guess your income is sadly preventing you owning a Macan or leading the lifestyle you so obviously admire, maybe set your own personal goals a tad higher
Oh my little Welsh Friend What Car is part of the Haymarket group of Companies if you want to send of a CV ....I am told £55k a year is about the correct salary band....as your so impressed with his potential income....
Lol I have just found out you work at KFC...bless...no wonder your so impressed and confused by the chaps..salary.....
What a strange comment to make. I think somebody isn’t happy with himself
Yes