AWESOME! 2021 Porsche Macan GTS Review
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- 2021 Porsche Macan GTS review by The Straight Pipes. The Porsche Macan GTS is pumping out 375hp and 383 lb-ft tq from a Twin Turbo 2.9L V6. Sitting at $102,590 CAD, would this be your pick over the Mercedes-AMG GLC63, BMW X3M, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio?
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Yes!!
Yup
Yes its the best of the line up
GTS is great
But
If u can afford it
Get the Turbo
🚗 💥 💨
A bit off subject, and a bit of a stretch, but I wonder how the new Mazda CX-30 Turbo would compare in the real world with a base Macan? Not talking about at the track or racing down a winding mountain road.
I was about to say green wheels look absolutely horrendous from looking at the thumbnail
Well you fooled me
That coloured macan is in the video and we’re trying to get porsche to spec press cars like that. Not clickbait, just decent photoshop lol
@@MT-kx2uc You can get body colored wheels on pretty much every Porsche, doesn't mean you should tho :D
It's just too much of the same color
@@effa114 yes
I was so ready to comment about it, glad it wasn't what they where driving
I would prefer the darker wheels and colour matched brake calipers. Just my opinon.
I own a 17 GTS and it is truly an amazing machine. I don’t find myself ever yearning to drive my CTS-V anymore since I bought it.
There's no way you watch these guys as well
Hol' up you watched this too?
Dude you watch TheStraightpipes? Never thought i would see a crossover like this.
Oh my, hello jiggly. This is a surprise. Man I love your videos ❤
Who would’ve thought I’d see panda in this comment section
Just got my 2021 GTS; it is amazing. One fact to note: the 0-60 time is significantly quicker than 4.7 seconds; more like 3.9-4.0 (which is also the time Car and Driver attained)
Same underrated times as the 2017-2018 GTS. Noted as 5.2 but C&D pulled off 4.4. I can snap off 4.5 all day long in my 2017!
How are you liking it? Debating trading in my c43 for this
Bruh where's the launch control/brake boost starting scene at?
Yea, i was waiting.... nope
I commented on Insta that maybe Porsche didn't allow it, and Yuri liked the comment, so 🤔
I'm sick.
Was wondering the same thing
@@faeinthebay They allowed it on the Taycan video, although IIRC they got that one from a dealer, so maybe that was the difference. Either way, without that scene, I couldn't get into this video.
I drive a 2017 GTS which I bought around 6 months ago, for literally less than half of MSRP. Unbelievable deal and amazing car, with all the options I wanted. I was going to get an S but I decided a GTS would be more special and hold value better, but I did have to hunt nationwide to find one and I flew across the country to buy my car and drive it home. I'm really happy with it and I have to say your review did impact my decision the first time around!
I got the GTS, love the air suspension and the exhaust sound! And it’s THE one that holds the best resale value of all the cars in the market!
Me too
yeah, in percentage (still at least -40% in 3 years) but it'll be more money than other models even with a higher % of loss..
Forgot to say I bought the GTS to pull a boat and it’s doing a great job. I call it the pick-up! I was always a car man that is my first SUV and it drives like a car and can pull a boat!
What’s the total weight of your boat and trailer? Any issues with towing?
@@simontemplar3379 The weight was around 4900 pounds, no problem at all towing it since the GTS has an air suspension, at lot of torque and bigger brakes. Plus you can rise the suspension when you put your boat in the water, cool feature!
Macan S, dad didn't care too much about power or driving but I convinced him not to get base model.
He doesn't care about driving or power, why then bother to buy a Porsche? Dafuq :D
@@hubiflatoutx1164 theyre nice
@@hubiflatoutx1164 they got money, duh.
Good call. That Audi turbo I4 sucks for the Macan
@@hubiflatoutx1164 There's more than just a hp. Handling, steering feel, brake response, fit and finish, interior/exterior design. You don't know too much about cars.
We bought a Certified PreOwned Macan Turbo and that’s the actual perfect “sweet spot”. It’s original MSRP with options was 99,460 (USD) and we grabbed it at 3 years old with less than 23,000 miles for under $52K. Best of everything and the Turbo is such a sleeper rocket. Plus you hardly ever see another Turbo as everyone has the S. GTS is a great model as well but still feels more like an appearance pack packaged with the sports exhaust.
The original GTS that's true since it was the S engine tuned up a bit, but the face lift now has turbo engine tuned down...so the GTS is HUGE value for money. The 2.9l responds way better than the 3.0 in the S.
I got the GTS because it has everything I needed, air suspension, sport exhaust, Spyder GTS wheels. Turbo is nice but the additional performance over GTS is not worth the the extra dough IMO.
I own the 2018 base all blinged out, air suspension, quad exhaust...etc. I bought it late in the 2018 season and the dealership gave me a very good deal on it. I decided to go with a blinged out base over a less tricked out S because I didn’t notice any significant difference in performance between the two power sources. I absolutely love the car....it’s hands down the most rewarding car I’ve ever owned.
Jakub turning into a lumberjack in quarantine.
Never know when you need wood
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH ??? every man is baby faced under their beards lol. keep your irrelevant opinions to yourself
I got the GTS and love it. After watching your first GTS episode and doing my research, it really is the sweet spot with lower suspension, hp and torque. I keep it is Sport mode all the time and the notes of the car is incredible. I don't even look at other cars anymore as this car is close to perfection.
Porsche dealers sell a buttload of base Macan's so they pushed my mother-in-law hard on one to move stock but I thankfully convinced her to go for the S, it's a huge difference from the base!
So u’re rich ?
A Porsche dealer is something my family will never see. Enjoy the experience for me.
The only dealerships i buy from are Kia and Dacia
@@xfg007 right, that's why corvettes are always driven by middle aged people
I have a 18 volcano Grey GTS, I prefer my generation as I don’t care for the new tail lights, lack of driving lights, not as loud as my 18. I chose the GTS for the alcantera, wheels, blacked out badging & pipes, air ride. The seats are just perfect. I have owned many vehicles & this is hands down my favourite. It feels more sports car feel than SUV. Last year I purchased it used with 15000km from Porsche with 5 years wty. They are now going for $10k more than what I paid for it. 👍👍when does that ever happen.
My father has a 2018 Macan S. After test driving the base Macan and the S, there is a huge difference in engine note and speed between the two. He also refuses to purchase a 2021 because of the Audi engine whereas the 2018 and prior uses a Porsche derived engine.
We’ve got a Macan S, the added price for 40 or so more HP didn’t make much sense. We chose to get more interior options. Thinking of doing a tune at some point
The gts comes already with extra optionals. Making the gts more convenient
I assume the tune would void the warranty ??
Yes it would I believe. Will probably wait until warranty is up anyways
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH well it is only better value if you wan‘t those GTS options. That isn’t everybodys taste or style. I could take or leave some of the GTS options and don‘t really like the styling. But you‘re right if you want the 2.9 engine and would love those GTS options the GTS is a great deal!
@@damanjodh1 would hate to be forced to get air suspension if i was planning on keeping the car super long term
0:15 what a transition
That’s Yuri for ya 😉
Not as good as 4:02
This was all Jakub
Our family has a 2015 S, 2018 GTS and 2020 Turbo and I must say the 2018 Macan GTS is by far the most emotive and fun drive. Not to mention the engine sounds superior to the new Audi engines
I got a 2018 Macan GTS (CPO) last year. I prefer the GTS trims because it has all the sport options I want and typically looks the best on the exterior. I fell in love with the driving dynamics and this one looks beautiful in midnight blue and a red interior.
I went with the Turbo. The Turbo is awesome! I have a 17 So it has a 3.6L twin turbo. 400 HP launch control and a badass engine sound. The turbo just drove better in my opinion. The more power is nice and the turbo handles corners and on track days is very very quick.
Track days on a macan... do people give you weird looks?
@@ARMAfuckenGEDDON yes and it’s quite funny when you beat the cayman lap times
I bought a new Macan with the 4 cylinder last year. I really didn’t consider the S/GTS since the price difference is pretty massive. My Macan is well optioned and was able to get a good deal (~63k US Sticker paid ~52k). I was looking at Audi Q5 and BMW X3 M40is but the build quality on the Porsche + resale on the Macan is pretty unbeatable.
Honestly it’s got good power and the drive is butter smooth, especially compared to my last car, a 2019 S4 even with the adaptive dampers. Interior is gorgeous with the tan leather and tech is pretty good. For a luxury car it really does fit the bill!
Bought the '15 Turbo at a rock bottom price when the automotive panic hit during the COVID pandemic. Purchased with a third party warranty, so mechanical concerns are out the door. Two words: LOVE IT! Rides like a sports car, has plenty of space, only downside is the amount of people with subarus and such trying to race me...
A few years ago my uncle, who owned a new 991s at the time, went with a BMW X3 35i instead of a Macan. Plenty of power and excellent handling, plus more practical as a daily driver since it's a little bigger. Macan prices get absolutely insane for anything other than the base model, and he didnt need a super fast daily driver since he had the 911.
0:28 *Yuri explaining every Macan line*
Me: "Macan is Macan!" 😂
The rendering of the lowered Macan looks like what a 4 door VW Beetle would look like.
As a '16 owner, I love my tail lights infinitely more than the current models. But, I also hate my infotainment infinitely more as well.
17 model with same small screen, CarPlay buttons are actually bigger on ours
Macan Lane Keep Assist does do steering intervention, it's an option in the settings. The LKA is not lane centering but ping pong style yet it will turn the steering wheel to hold the lines around a bend. I've got a Macan Turbo and have that setting enabled
Mom got 2021 Macan base. 4 cylinder. They are elders. I drive it every week when mom and I eat together. It alone is impressive and more than enough. I love it
Love your Reviews Guys !
When I was optioning out my S, I noticed that for a few thousands extra I can get the GTS that comes standing with those options such as bigger wheels, sports seats plus, air suspension, etc. You’re right, a lightly specced GTS is the sweetest spot in the Porsche lineup.
My mum has a 2020 Macan gts and absolutely loves it, the definition of sweet spot for that class of suv
Nice review folks,,,,I Ordered Macan S because my 16 years old 350z is faster than the base, I can’t afford the turbo and if I get the GTS I can’t afford to customize it, so I ended getting the S and throw in adaptive cruise control, the 18 way black/garnet red seat, heated GT sport steering wheel, Sport chrono and premium package, I preferred 20 in. Turbo wheel matching color than the 21 spider wheel because of the looks and easy to clean, now I have sports car that can Tow...
I think the Macan is one of the best in class crossovers for the value
100% Agree.
Exactly
I own a 2015 S. I bought it because it's damn near the perfect daily, my particular example has outstanding optons, and a Cobb Accessport and tune make it even more enjoyable. Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that Yuri and Jakub contributed to my decision-making process.
I got a GTS because it's the best Macan currently available.
no Launch scene??
We just got our 21 Macan GTS yesterday. And that car is a dream! We tried the regular Macan first, but it took just one pedal flooring to say “nah” and we jumped into GTS. Turbo is too much money and not exactly proportional to performance. And we wanted lower and stiffer suspension (which GTS has over Turbo and others) Didn’t spec a lot of things tho (that’s the point of GTS, spec it as low as possible because it’s a bargain for performance). That being said, I love it. Although a live in Europe, it sounds amazing and has enough power to suit your needs. (Apart from german Autobahn there is no place in Europe to use more than 300 hp anyway so 380 [euro horses] feels like guilty pleasure). Best daily driver I can imagine.
Hey so the GTS suspension is stiffer than the Turbo? Are you sure, because I watched other reviews where they say the opposite? Thanks
Jacob needs to find a barber shop on the satnav.
Everything is closed in our city.... Lock down since boxing day
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH nah bruh.
Brilliant job guys. Love how you have sectioned up the video! Great idea
Thank you for nice review !
I'm a Japanese fan of you.
I enjoy watching your videos everyday and this is my routine.
I'm looking forward to new bmw m3 review !
I loved the puff of smoke transition.
We've had a Macan S and currently have a GTS. Bought the S because Porsche and bought the GTS off a friend because it looked awesome
I have recently picked up my 2021 Macan GTS from the dealership. The reason why I picked it over the Turbo is:
1. Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) that comes standard with Turbo models, to me, feels spongy and what I heard is it wears out fast. Plus I'm not a big fan of white brake calibers.
2. I'm in love with the look of standard black aluminum (interior) panels!
3. Test drive shows the power difference of GTS and the Turbo models is not very significant: only over 6000 RPM you may be able to tell that the Turbo pulls harder in this rev range? And for a daily car, I think the GTS is powerful enough for me :)
Plus it would cost me a lot more to make a Turbo look as sick as a GTS naturally does.
My dad got a bass Macan. Funny story. The dealership modded this base Macan with all the exterior options to the point where it cost as much as the upper trim levels. They couldn't sell it so it got used as the manager's car for a couple years. They dropped the price and my dad got a great deal. Base Macan with the options.
4:03 That was one sick transition
Thanks - Jakub
@@TheStraightPipes imagine if next time had you coughing for dramatic effect 😂
We own an Macan GTS because its how you mentioned the sweet spot in the line up.
Red Porsche SUVs hit sooo different
We have a base 4cyl Macan and its excellent. Still tows 4400lbs and drives amazing. I call it the Golf R that can tow!
Didn't opt for a higher model because out of our price range. But most CUVs that could tow and fit in our short garage were in the $40-50k range, so we only splurged a few grand more to get the best and most entertaining to drive option!
Got a used 2015 S. Tuned with an intake. LOVE IT! The used "S"s are not that expensive right now.
I too purchased a 15 S. Mine has $64k on the clock and a brand new valve body. What tune did you use? I am leaning toward the the Accessport. I just got a pedal commander and hope to install in a week or so. First Porsche. Slowly moving away from BMWs.
@@wsnelms $64K on the clock?
@@wsnelms Cobb with a flat6 tune. I used the flat6 intakes as well.
@@TheExotich1 I was clearly excited!
I have a 2017 Macan GTS because it had the best handling and didn’t have unnecessary power like the turbo
Mom has a base Macan because she doesn't drive fast and just wanted a Porsche. Very impressed.
I bought a GTS because after I spec’d an S it was almost as much as a GTS. It’s a lot of fun to drive and it’s a bonus that I can fit my kids in the back.
Since you’ve driven the other sub models, why not focus on the things exclusive to the GTS like the suspension (which is lower than the Turbo)? Also the big change after the facelift is that it’s a detuned Turbo with the beefier rods rather than an uptuned S.
Not a Porsche fan but mad props to them for always giving you guys really nice cars!
Those camera movements around the steering wheel feel robotic. Great editing. 👍🏾👍🏾
For the price, the optioned out Macan S is the sweet spot tbh
2021 Macan GTS is the best. Better suspension than the old gen. Faster car than old, new style lights, and still buttons in the console.