not sure why anyone would compare those brands porshe is 50% luxury 50% fun and is the only reliable europian car bmw is 80% fun 20% luxury and so unreliable tesla is 70% raw power 30% technology vw is 50% boredom 50% ugliness porshe can be compared with lexus imo and yes, I am a porshe owner (macan and panamera) and lexus owner (lc500)
As an empty-nester I trader my Subaru Outback, which I loved, for a base Macan with a bunch of options. Love it. Drives beautifully and has enough zip to be really enjoyable. Maybe it a midlife crisis but this is the perfect car for me.
2:26 the rock costs 1500 bucks extra. it's a faithful replica of the stone that ferdinand porsche had in his shoe when he met his wife for the first time, a must for every porsche fan
@@maggyh199 I love it! For my use, it’s perfect because it’s quick enough when I need it to be. The ride is smooth, it hugs turns tightly, seats are comfortable, trunk is a great size! The only two things I hate are the cup holders and Apple CarPlay. Drinks get in the way of the gear shifter and CarPlay isn’t full screen, but the car itself is great so I’ve learned to deal with it. The back seats are a bit tight, but we don’t have kids and we only use them for the dogs.
@@_bestcatdad The small Apple CarPlay will be hard for me too, I’m used to having it on full screen. Also the poor quality reversing camera. What colour/interior did you take please?
I love my Macan. It’s a great all rounder and you alway feel special driving it. Apple CarPlay only takes up the drivers 2/3 of the screen. Lot of journalists complain, but day to day it works perfectly. The 1/3 on the passenger side can be configured with a group of other functions, or you can have Porsche Nav (while listening to Spotify) or have the radio while using Waze without jumping between screens… the infotainment can be configured and once you have your settings done, it is easy to get used too!
@@THEAC83 there’s still piano black, just less of it because the X1 has far fewer touch sensitive controls. Macan has a lot of buttons down there hence more glass realestate. Paul’s issue is piano black trims for the sake of it, not glass panels
I took delivery of my Macan T about 3 months ago. I absolutely love it so far. Glad I didn't go with the S. You get more use of the handling goodies it comes with over the few extra horsepower.
@@user-fn2zq6yd4t No, I got this because I can’t afford a 911 😂. Trust me, don’t waste your money on an S. Macans are not fast no matter what trim you get. Way better value on the T. Better interior, handling and looks. Use the extra couple of grand and get some nice upgrades. The T or the GTS are the models to get. Check out the review the smoking tire did on the T.
I think you need to include an actual city drive, in traffic in the reviews. No one would buy a car because it's good on a proving ground at 180kph. In reality, this will be a commuter to drive to work in the same as most other cars
First timer here and this was a great review. My current lease on 2020 Q3 is up in July and have been eyeing this model, and think I’ll pull the trigger. Fantastic color too!
Paul: So, what have we got to test drive today? Admin staff: There's a nice new mid-spec Toyota Yaris. Paul: Sorry, what's that? Admin: Toyota Yaris. Paul: Huh? Admin: TOYOTA YARIS. Paul: What? Admin: *sighs* Porsche Macan. Paul: Oh, ok then. If I must.
Too bad the new version of the Macan will suck. EV charging infrastreucture is NOWHERE near ready here in australia. Basically will be stranded to city driving, at least here in North Queensland.
6:50 try pressing the icon on the bottom right of the display next to the volume icon. I belive that should change the size of the app. The secondary section is normally used for an addition app you would be running, like music + navigation. Music on the left, Maps on the larger right section.
Same car, same height. No problems backseat. Depends on how you sit in front. If you need longer and bigger (heavier/less sporty), you got the Cayenne, but thats a way different car.
Great review! No android auto no sale. Especially nowadays when Chinese rubbish even has it. The most sold phone type on earth and they delete it yet it's a VW and other VW's have it 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
You're fcuking kidding me 100K for an SUV that comes with an additional 30K of safety options that are all standard on 60K SUVs. Porche are clearly used to stroking themselves over their product pricing?
So if you're an Android phone person, bad luck, Porsche is not going to support you...strange; sold performance numbers though, that DCT and 2l turbo combo seem to work well, finally Paul is happy with a dual clutch connected to a 4cyl
Great review Paul! Have been waiting for this. No Android auto. You need coding to make car play full screen and enable android auto in the pcm. ~aud500
AS much as I love the Macan, when BMW are doing the x3 for low 90K, its a no brainer to buy the BMW. Especially if your buying private. $20 - 30k saving aint nothing to sneeze at
Thanks for another great review Paul. It's a great car but at ~$122k as tested, it's hardly cheap... Could you share with us the name of the app you use for the 0-100 and braking tests?
IMPRACTICALLY SMALL INTERIOR -- 6'1", 36" SLEEVE LENGTH, 33.5" INSEAM. RURAL LIVING, HUNTING DOG AND GEAR, FATBIKING ROOFRACK BUT WEATHER GEAR, FOUL WEATHER CAMPING INSIDE, KAYAKING ROOF RACK PLUS 3-SEASON GEAR. NOT AN OUTDOORSMANS SPORT SUV FOR MNTN ROADS TO ADVENTURE.
that bsm position is best i think. because it is in your line of sight even without having to look at the mirrors. other cars have them on the outer edge
Still no heads-up display? Also a battery for the Macan is $10k. Ring Porsche service before you buy and simply ask how much a new battery is. It’s $10k in australia. My mate had a car just out of warranty and paid $10k
Why do you 'have' to have an SUV if you have a kid? From your review of the rear seat and luggage space you can see it is inferior to that of a Volkswagen Golf. So what’s so great about am SUV??
I still have the original Macan Turbo, which I optioned up like a mofo at the time. I’ve been put putting around in it for 8 years now…. Time to unleash the beast that it is!
Ther are a lot of omissions especially given its so called upper class status. Seems VW Porsche Audi are just taking rusted on porsche buyers for a ride.
Europeans project a greedy mindset when they don't include cruise control, autobraking and Lane keeping assist as standard. Lexus includes all safety tech as standard on all their cars
I’m definitely not an SUV person either, however there isn’t a great deal of options as far as wagons go these days 😢 Faux key…the CJ lancer and Outlander had that back in 08!
Fancy and desirable af but the VAG obsession of charging more for safety is harsh and does need to be punished by the consumer to force the change. Our stupid ADR’s got rid of a bunch of awesome cars and the excellent CT postie bike but allows this sort of safety exclusion. Ps the seatbelt colour is meant to give the impression of dual buckets in the rear.
The Macan T is actually a Bargain, the discounted options means you can build a very compelling car with air ride and some tasty options for $120k. $5k down and a 12mth wait. Really a value standout in a see of GLC and X4 and Q5 dullness. Also don't forget you can own this car under Porsche warranty for 15 consecutive years! Winner!
$120k for a near 10 yr design aint great value. Great car though. Its 4$k for each 4 yr warranty extension but you need to take into account the crap 3 yr warramty offered and the fact it needs to be serviced at Porsche at highly inflated prices. Great car though
Those DSG aren't fantastic to live with - at least in a tigwan. Try coles carpark, edging out from parking bays on inclinations, doing 3 point turns etc. They bunnyhop, engage/disengage in certain situations too. Not as refined as a torque converter and false claims on fuel benifits
Glad you're doing 0-100 tests in normal modes as that's what most people would be using in real life and not launch control. Is it the same dsg as the golf?
The DSG 6 speed in the Golf is a HUGE box. You'd never break the internals, even with the engine tuned to 450nm (proven in many Nurburgring 24 hour races). Clutches are not considered internals, so they would be upgraded over the standard ones, very easy to do. The box in the Porsche is 7 speed and bigger again, and in north/south orientation.
The hidden 12V outlet is a powered one for using the Porsche battery tender that you can buy for $350 bucks or so...which is a rebranded CTEK that you can get for nearly half that. Basically all Porsches have one stowed away somewhere that isn't visible normally.
I think it looks dated, but good. But that's the same as what I'd say for the 911 as well. One other suggestion Paul, one thing I find frustrating (especially for country drives) are cars that don't have a spare or have that horrible tyre good. Maybe a rating system for cars you review along the lines of: A+ - full sized spare with an alloy wheel A - full sized spare with a steel wheel B - spare tyre, not full sized (eg. 15" instead of a 17" on all four wheels) C - Space Saver Spare D - Run flat tyres F - No spare tyre / tyre goo
Reading all the silly comments below, I'd sum it up in one go, No Porsche owner has ever said, "I'd rather a Volkswagen, BMW or Tesla instead"
not sure why anyone would compare those brands
porshe is 50% luxury 50% fun and is the only reliable europian car
bmw is 80% fun 20% luxury and so unreliable
tesla is 70% raw power 30% technology
vw is 50% boredom 50% ugliness
porshe can be compared with lexus imo
and yes, I am a porshe owner (macan and panamera) and lexus owner (lc500)
because those are the people that saying they rather those cars then a Porsche@@darkwingduck47
@@ricklee3 I have the T and someone asked me “how do you like driving an overpriced VW”, so I let them drive it. They haven’t brought it up since lol
@@_bestcatdad you are a better man then me I would have told them to go get stuffed
As an empty-nester I trader my Subaru Outback, which I loved, for a base Macan with a bunch of options. Love it. Drives beautifully and has enough zip to be really enjoyable. Maybe it a midlife crisis but this is the perfect car for me.
big step up even if Base
I got a Porsche Macan this month, pretty impressive
2:26 the rock costs 1500 bucks extra. it's a faithful replica of the stone that ferdinand porsche had in his shoe when he met his wife for the first time, a must for every porsche fan
😂😂
That is one of the best comments I have read. You obviously work for Porsche in marketing or sales. Well done.
My husband got a Macan a few weeks ago and I liked it so much that I’m picking up a Macan T today. I can’t wait to drive it off the lot.
ur husband? but ur a guy too
@@handlenameistaken what’s your point?
How do you like it after a few months of owning the T?
@@maggyh199 I love it! For my use, it’s perfect because it’s quick enough when I need it to be. The ride is smooth, it hugs turns tightly, seats are comfortable, trunk is a great size! The only two things I hate are the cup holders and Apple CarPlay. Drinks get in the way of the gear shifter and CarPlay isn’t full screen, but the car itself is great so I’ve learned to deal with it. The back seats are a bit tight, but we don’t have kids and we only use them for the dogs.
@@_bestcatdad The small Apple CarPlay will be hard for me too, I’m used to having it on full screen. Also the poor quality reversing camera. What colour/interior did you take please?
No android auto? That's a bit silly not to have both
Indeed ,even my 2022 skoda fabia has it standard..
I love my Macan. It’s a great all rounder and you alway feel special driving it.
Apple CarPlay only takes up the drivers 2/3 of the screen. Lot of journalists complain, but day to day it works perfectly. The 1/3 on the passenger side can be configured with a group of other functions, or you can have Porsche Nav (while listening to Spotify) or have the radio while using Waze without jumping between screens… the infotainment can be configured and once you have your settings done, it is easy to get used too!
Well that's just not good enough.
And it all work flawless!
$90,000 is a steal these days, considering that the Korean thingys are $90,000 now. Ford Raptor $100k WTF?????
You can buy a Porsche without adding thousands in options but you are going to be missing out on a lot of basic features.
Never put a bottle in drivers door pocket. Cases of bottle popping out and jamming under break pedal. Just a heads up. :)
That’s an excellent tip
Good point. Even better username. Cougar Samurai. Cool
@@shanea9613 Thanks.
No mention about all the piano black like you usually do when reviewing other vehicles.
If you're referring to the lower centre console then that's all touch sensitive buttons - can't really be helped
@@jameshinchy7758 look at the buttons on the new X1, you can help it.
@@THEAC83 there’s still piano black, just less of it because the X1 has far fewer touch sensitive controls. Macan has a lot of buttons down there hence more glass realestate. Paul’s issue is piano black trims for the sake of it, not glass panels
@@THEAC83 but it’s an X1
@@gunner14-t2e yes, it’s an X1. I did say X1 didn’t I?
Nice review. I've now made up my mind am buying this porche model Next week ASAP!!! 💯
How are you liking it?
I took delivery of my Macan T about 3 months ago. I absolutely love it so far. Glad I didn't go with the S. You get more use of the handling goodies it comes with over the few extra horsepower.
Lol u just can’t afford the S
@@user-fn2zq6yd4t No, I got this because I can’t afford a 911 😂. Trust me, don’t waste your money on an S. Macans are not fast no matter what trim you get. Way better value on the T. Better interior, handling and looks. Use the extra couple of grand and get some nice upgrades. The T or the GTS are the models to get. Check out the review the smoking tire did on the T.
@@user-fn2zq6yd4t What do you drive?
@@BlkGibson I got a T 4 month b4. Yes, it looks better than S… EA888 Ev4 is good enough
@@user-fn2zq6yd4t This car has option of 30K, already more expensive than basic S Model.
I think you need to include an actual city drive, in traffic in the reviews. No one would buy a car because it's good on a proving ground at 180kph. In reality, this will be a commuter to drive to work in the same as most other cars
First timer here and this was a great review. My current lease on 2020 Q3 is up in July and have been eyeing this model, and think I’ll pull the trigger. Fantastic color too!
Ordered my Macan T last month, can't wait!!!
Enjoy!!
Paul: So, what have we got to test drive today?
Admin staff: There's a nice new mid-spec Toyota Yaris.
Paul: Sorry, what's that?
Admin: Toyota Yaris.
Paul: Huh?
Admin: TOYOTA YARIS.
Paul: What?
Admin: *sighs* Porsche Macan.
Paul: Oh, ok then. If I must.
Love ur channel paul, highly recommend reviewing the Mercedes gls63s 2022 as it’s getting more popular on Aussie roads, keep up with the post❤
Too bad the new version of the Macan will suck. EV charging infrastreucture is NOWHERE near ready here in australia. Basically will be stranded to city driving, at least here in North Queensland.
6:50 try pressing the icon on the bottom right of the display next to the volume icon. I belive that should change the size of the app. The secondary section is normally used for an addition app you would be running, like music + navigation. Music on the left, Maps on the larger right section.
Macan in indonesia language means Tiger 🙂🙂😁😁😁
Yes , i knew that.
GRRRRRRRRRR.
I thought it meant eating ?
Same car, same height. No problems backseat. Depends on how you sit in front.
If you need longer and bigger (heavier/less sporty), you got the Cayenne, but thats a way different car.
Thanks for the braking test. I think strong braking ability is as important as acceleration.
Great review ,, is this Macan papaya color?
Great review! No android auto no sale. Especially nowadays when Chinese rubbish even has it. The most sold phone type on earth and they delete it yet it's a VW and other VW's have it 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
While doing that reverse test should've jolted the wheel to see if you can straighten it up as quick as possible :-)
😂
You're fcuking kidding me 100K for an SUV that comes with an additional 30K of safety options that are all standard on 60K SUVs. Porche are clearly used to stroking themselves over their product pricing?
The lack of safety is not bizarre, it's disgacefull and nothing but corporate greed and treating Australia with contempt
Thank you for a great review Paul! Just ordered one, should be here soon :)
So if you're an Android phone person, bad luck, Porsche is not going to support you...strange; sold performance numbers though, that DCT and 2l turbo combo seem to work well, finally Paul is happy with a dual clutch connected to a 4cyl
Cheap and 90 k dont go together !!
Awesome review as always Paul!
Can you please do a detailed review on the BMW X1 XDrive20i M Sport?
Will get our hands on an X1 soon!
@@CarExpertAus best news!
All Porches just look great and they always have the power and handling to back up the look. The only SUV I am willing to consider buying.
If you can afford it, otherwise you can always buy a BMW like everybody else
100k+ and no Android Auto that you'll get on a 30k Kia. What a joke.
I bought a 2023 Macan T in jet black metallic. Very pleased and would buy one again.
Paul is best Car expert I watch all his videos
Thanks mate.
I'm surprised how cheap "cheap" is being thrown around 'here!
Pretty slow for a car that price, my ZRV could probably keep up with it in a touge battle.
Great review Paul! Have been waiting for this.
No Android auto. You need coding to make car play full screen and enable android auto in the pcm. ~aud500
Nice
Watching the video now! Hello from Spain 🇪🇸
In my view Porsche quality is not there.
Nice
Nice
Super
I attempted to buy a 4 cyl Macan but I got so frustrated how Porsche nickel and dime you for everything...so I got myself a BMW instead.
I've never actually heard anybody buying a Porsche say they bought a BMW instead...
AS much as I love the Macan, when BMW are doing the x3 for low 90K, its a no brainer to buy the BMW. Especially if your buying private. $20 - 30k saving aint nothing to sneeze at
Thanks for another great review Paul. It's a great car but at ~$122k as tested, it's hardly cheap... Could you share with us the name of the app you use for the 0-100 and braking tests?
Its called Dragy
@@coolsahib thanks for that!
You could buy a nice BMW X5 for that price. As on our roads, comfort is far more important than 0 to 100 times
@@buncha5651 😂😂 junk you mean ?
Apps aren't very accurate for timing. Just saying....
That's good
Servicing would be pricey!
Super
IMPRACTICALLY SMALL INTERIOR -- 6'1", 36" SLEEVE LENGTH, 33.5" INSEAM. RURAL LIVING, HUNTING DOG AND GEAR, FATBIKING ROOFRACK BUT WEATHER GEAR, FOUL WEATHER CAMPING INSIDE, KAYAKING ROOF RACK PLUS 3-SEASON GEAR. NOT AN OUTDOORSMANS SPORT SUV FOR MNTN ROADS TO ADVENTURE.
Mate could you do like an 8 minute review?
Beautiful colour beautiful SUV.
Nice & great
Yes I'm getting into a Porsche .... 🤪
that bsm position is best i think. because it is in your line of sight even without having to look at the mirrors. other cars have them on the outer edge
Still no heads-up display?
Also a battery for the Macan is $10k. Ring Porsche service before you buy and simply ask how much a new battery is. It’s $10k in australia. My mate had a car just out of warranty and paid $10k
Why do you 'have' to have an SUV if you have a kid?
From your review of the rear seat and luggage space you can see it is inferior to that of a Volkswagen Golf.
So what’s so great about am SUV??
Cant wait to get my car delivered on April ❤🔥
Thanks for the braking test. I think strong braking ability is as important as acceleration.✨️❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I still have the original Macan Turbo, which I optioned up like a mofo at the time. I’ve been put putting around in it for 8 years now…. Time to unleash the beast that it is!
Ah, I see, it only has wireless Apple Carplay, not Android for the masses. That explains why it's a Macahn and not a Macan. ;-)
👍🤩
Ther are a lot of omissions especially given its so called upper class status. Seems VW Porsche Audi are just taking rusted on porsche buyers for a ride.
Macan T is a great car, except the tuned VW Golf motor in it. Not Porsche worthy !!!
Europeans project a greedy mindset when they don't include cruise control, autobraking and Lane keeping assist as standard. Lexus includes all safety tech as standard on all their cars
is that Seth MacFarlane??
Porsche try to give fearsome name , but instead of Porsche tiger most people call it Porsche Eat.
Yeah, it still looks great. Will stand the test of time I would assume like with most Porsche's.
I’m definitely not an SUV person either, however there isn’t a great deal of options as far as wagons go these days 😢
Faux key…the CJ lancer and Outlander had that back in 08!
This is a SUV, that doesnt drive like a SUV. Try one and you will see.
And Porsche had it before then.
Really wish it had android auto. Do any Porsche have android auto?
Macan is running PCM 5, you can enable android auto by updating software
Fancy and desirable af but the VAG obsession of charging more for safety is harsh and does need to be punished by the consumer to force the change. Our stupid ADR’s got rid of a bunch of awesome cars and the excellent CT postie bike but allows this sort of safety exclusion.
Ps the seatbelt colour is meant to give the impression of dual buckets in the rear.
The Macan T is actually a Bargain, the discounted options means you can build a very compelling car with air ride and some tasty options for $120k. $5k down and a 12mth wait. Really a value standout in a see of GLC and X4 and Q5 dullness. Also don't forget you can own this car under Porsche warranty for 15 consecutive years! Winner!
Todays comment proudly bought to you by Porsche.
$120k for a near 10 yr design aint great value. Great car though. Its 4$k for each 4 yr warranty extension but you need to take into account the crap 3 yr warramty offered and the fact it needs to be serviced at Porsche at highly inflated prices. Great car though
There’s an aftermarket tune/coding for the full screen CarPlay
90k for a small SUV,,,,man the world has gone mad😂😂
These videos making people fools
Those DSG aren't fantastic to live with - at least in a tigwan.
Try coles carpark, edging out from parking bays on inclinations, doing 3 point turns etc.
They bunnyhop, engage/disengage in certain situations too.
Not as refined as a torque converter and false claims on fuel benifits
Significant difference with the Porsche PDK. Its much better…
Thank you for the helpful video loved it ! Im getting mine in a few months
I didn't need an SUV when I had my first kid nor after my second... guess it depends on what your 'needs' are Paul.
It's not about needs, it's about wants!
A car with option Sports exhaust sometimes rev the engine when is the stationary so we can hear how it sounds like
Would love to see if you're able to get your hands on the Acura Integra
Glad you're doing 0-100 tests in normal modes as that's what most people would be using in real life and not launch control. Is it the same dsg as the golf?
I don't think it is. It's Porsche's own PDK gearbox that used to be seen in the 911 and is still in the boxster/cayman
@@eshanmirash2456 means more expensive if you have trouble with it 🤓
@@cen121 Precisely haha. There's a good chance that they use some of the same parts too but unfortunately they too would be 3x more expensive lol
The DSG 6 speed in the Golf is a HUGE box. You'd never break the internals, even with the engine tuned to 450nm (proven in many Nurburgring 24 hour races). Clutches are not considered internals, so they would be upgraded over the standard ones, very easy to do. The box in the Porsche is 7 speed and bigger again, and in north/south orientation.
Yes, it is the same running gear up front as the GTI Golf
Payed like why?
Is this papaya color?
The hidden 12V outlet is a powered one for using the Porsche battery tender that you can buy for $350 bucks or so...which is a rebranded CTEK that you can get for nearly half that.
Basically all Porsches have one stowed away somewhere that isn't visible normally.
Can you review a lambo
ordered it 2 weeks ago now wait for 12 months 😆
Pos unreliable af
Where is the Corolla GR review?
What about a Selvio VS Mecan
Hi mate
Where is the new Type R ?
Need the gts
I think it looks dated, but good. But that's the same as what I'd say for the 911 as well.
One other suggestion Paul, one thing I find frustrating (especially for country drives) are cars that don't have a spare or have that horrible tyre good. Maybe a rating system for cars you review along the lines of:
A+ - full sized spare with an alloy wheel
A - full sized spare with a steel wheel
B - spare tyre, not full sized (eg. 15" instead of a 17" on all four wheels)
C - Space Saver Spare
D - Run flat tyres
F - No spare tyre / tyre goo
I saw u on 7news
The Everest is 100k
Gas consumption between 4 and 6 cylinder are pretty close
not if you drive them spiritly
Another wicked review, thank you 🙏
I like my JK jeep wrangler unlimited Sport.
It's not German
And you are admitting to driving an American shit box lol🤣classic!!
I'm German born, Aussie now. I don't like your racist shit, time to grow up fellah.
Review the OB XT!!
Does it have a Performance trim?
The GTS is phenomenal