Great work guys, thanks. I bought a Macan S earlier this year. I'm one of those strange people that wants a very sporty SUV! Personally I feel like I need an SUV - I live in Sydney, Australia. My driveway and also in-laws, friends, often are steep and awkward and normal cars bottom out. Speed bumps (in parks, at the beach) get bigger as more people drive SUVs and utes. And the roads are a bit rubbish off the highway. Basically we live in a city where - in the suburbs - an SUV is a lot easier to live with. I know it's subjective, but I'm never going back to a car as my daily drive. My kids have their own cars, the back seats are very rarely used, and with the seats down the boot is actually quite big, great for all our stuff for a weekend away with the missus. I optioned Air suspension, (PASM comes standard here), the torque vector rear diff, sports chrono and a bunch of other 'driving' options and I love it. Air suspension drops it down a noticeable bit lower in Sports Plus and I feel like it makes as close as an suv is going to get to a hatchback for ripping through corners on back roads (which I do regularly btw, every few days I sneak off for a rip!). I tried all the alternative SUVs (X3M40i, GLC43, SQ5 etc) and they are amazing in a straight line but (again subjective I know) besides that I don't think they are a patch on the Macan, if you care about the 'fun drive' experience rather than a cruiser. I would love a Cayman but (and yes, I know, the Macan is not a sports car) but I feel like I get 80% of the fun in the Macan and it's a great daily driver too. I would never buy the Turbo, the S is plenty fast for me unless I wanted to take it to a track. In which case I'd get the Cayman or similar as my weekender. Keep up the great work, love the reviews.
Thank you Thomas and James for this... I've really missed you guys being able to drive the cars and review them. I've enjoyed watching your quarantine videos but it feels great to see you guys out there together and back at it. I'm so looking forward to the future uploads. #ThrottleHouse4Life #Return2Form
I think Throttle House needs to do a review of a current (2023-2024) Macan GTS. It will completely change their perspective on this little hot hatch from Porsche. Its a riot!
Just in case noone else says it: I really like the new camera perspective from inside the car looking at the road while driving. It's a great addition to your already great camera work.
That’s the equivalent of VW’s AFS (adaptive front headlight system) it can pivot the headlight projectors up down and left right (up down for auto leveling when you are on a hill, left right for following the turn/curve). When the car starts the ignition, the system needs to do a quick calibration, hence the ´eyes movements’. Although personally I think it’s more of a gimmick (the calibration part)
@@pfsantos007 Very few new cars use Xenons now, definitely not the one in this video. Also, I don't recall Xenon using reflectors? I thought they use projectors. Also how the hell do you pivot a reflector housing?
I rented a Macan Turbo though Turo last year, and it is probably the best vehicle I've ever driven. There are cars I've driven that are more fun, but it's still entertaining. There are cars I've driven that handle better, but the Macan is really sharp in Sport Plus. There are nicer interior spaces in cars, but the Macan has really great build quality and comfy seats. It simply does everything well, while not being totally numb or boring to drive. It's actually very expensive though... that's the thing that would keep me away from the Turbo trim level, even if I am having a hard time imagining the Macan any other way.
Fun fact: the word 'macan' does mean tiger in Indonesian. The 'ma' is pronounced like it is in 'mark' and the 'c' is pronounced like how 'ch' is in 'channel'. Kind of like 'matcha' minus the 't' and with an 'n' added. If you keep the hard c sound, you get the Indonesian word for 'eat'.
From the first vid, every vid they make is the best. It has that.... spice and more. They are funny, and really in my opinion one of the best, if not the best car community youtubers
I strongly believe that this channel receives the fastest likes compared to all other automotive YT content. So glad to see outside of quarantine content :)
@@akifqadri10 It is tight, I mean it's fine for kids! I'm 5'11 and in my driving position if someone of similar height sits behind me legroom is a bit tight, but no different than a sports sedan. It's not as bad as most people make it out to be!
@@ks3788 I mean the handling and feel are great, build quality is nice, it'll probably outhandle most of them, just the right amount of power, PDK, probably wont win a stoplight battle but it's a nice overall package. Trunk space is terrible...
@7:20 guys, you seem to be criticising the car for being exactly what it is... anyone who buys this vehicle will be buying it for what it IS, not what it’s not ? All those proper buttons are a great thing - once you get used to the car how many times per drive do you have to push ALL the buttons ? Erm, never. I want a Porsche with utility, but not something huge, and certainly not the Panamera - which should be fired into the sun. I’ve had a Cayman, and it was bit like riding my ZZR1400: you have to take a beat to tell the vehicle “I’m in charge, you’re not”, before you turn the key. Really like your channel BTW, along with Mat Watson - you’re so much better than all that Top Gear crap.
Reassuring to hear. I’m close to ordering a black on black on black GTS. Seems like the 14 way seats is the way to go for bigger people for comfort and not such tight bolstering. I’m in the SF Bay Area and these roads in the mountains would be all day fun with the Macan GTS. Except for being at the track on their vids and Straight Pipes, they’re mostly on flat straight country roads. This car is about power AND precise tight handling.
We had two sons, aged about 6 and 4 when the Cayenne came out, and I thought, why in the world would someone want to buy a Porsche SUV?! Then the idea started to grow on me. We’ve owned 4-5 SUVs now, but never a Porsche. As I’ve gotten older and the kids are mostly independent, I’m more drawn to the Macan, just as a practical but still fun daily driver. Now I’d rather have the Macan than the larger Cayenne. I’ll still never buy either one, but it’s funny how tastes change as we get older.
I guess the same applies to me, I used to be obsessed with sportbikes and Porsches. But ever since I have a son, I now prefer having a 4 seater and naked bikes (Yamaha and Triumph.)
My father picked up a previous gen Macan SE as his daily to replace a grand cherokee. He loves the size for around town and finds it fairly fun to take on weekend trips if he needs more space then his cayman.
My grandmother bought a Macan and I've driven it a bit and she asked me what I thought. And I said not to mark it down as a bad thing but it just drives like a bigger more powerful golf... I've had multiple golfs and it just reminded me of how they drive🤷♂️
"Looks like Mario level", brilliant! You guys are the Clarkson / Hammond of my generation - I can get your references, unlike 90% of the names Clarkson spits out. I sincerely hope you will get your own TV show, this would a fantastic journey!
maybe in countries where you can get an RS4 wagon. In the US we don't get estates they sell us crossovers instead. So you buy a Macan S and throw lowering springs on it lol
@@1ce2berg your argument is invalid, you know that the porsche uses an AUDI engine and that all the v8 porsches currently use an AUDI V8 so yeah... think before you speak
Customer: “Hi, I’d like an Audi RS4 Avant but worse in every single way aside from the transmission.” Salesperson (yes, salesperson, not salesman because it’s 2020 and I don’t want a millennial with a beard and a guitar to throw stones at me): “Check out this baby right here.” *also slaps the roof to keep up with meme culture*
Guys, you need to know, that PDK is a ZF produced transmission which is being installed only on 911/Boxter/Cayman. In their SUVs Porsche uses VW derived DSG dual clutch transmission rebranded as PDK.
You guys nailed the problem with this segment. The ride is compromised for the sake of handling. But the handling is nothing like a real sports car. I guess it's how you look at it. It's either the worst of all worlds or a swiss army knife that can do many things. Plus, this particular vehicle has precious little cargo space and you need a different set of wheels and tires for the winter.
Try riding in an X3 M or X5 M. The Porsche even in sport plus rides worlds better than either BMW. I have a Macan Turbo and its handling is excellent. Its not a 911 or anything like my M3's or M5's but still excellent.
Most people dont have endless money and need just 1 car so a compromise is a must. Do you guys know if this turbo 2020-2021 is very different from 2022-2023 GTS?
@@parismalaspinas2488 just saying the turbo is worse value than any of its rivals and even competing models its a pretty shit value preposition espicially when the glc 63s (wayyy faster and better interior bigger boot etc) is cheaper
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Its great to seem them together again, it breaks my heart seeing couples apart.
Yes!
Voyeur then loool
LOL!
We could never be a real couple because he can’t handle me at my worst so he doesn’t deserve me at my best
@@jamesengelsman9369 Woah James, chill
I've never really thought about the center of gravity of tomato sauce, but you're absolutely right about it 😆
That's reason it's gone from the plate so fast
Talking about the centre of gravity of a liquid 😂
James: 6ft away--- 1 james away
Thomas: he's actually 5ft 10
Great work guys, thanks. I bought a Macan S earlier this year. I'm one of those strange people that wants a very sporty SUV! Personally I feel like I need an SUV - I live in Sydney, Australia. My driveway and also in-laws, friends, often are steep and awkward and normal cars bottom out. Speed bumps (in parks, at the beach) get bigger as more people drive SUVs and utes. And the roads are a bit rubbish off the highway. Basically we live in a city where - in the suburbs - an SUV is a lot easier to live with. I know it's subjective, but I'm never going back to a car as my daily drive. My kids have their own cars, the back seats are very rarely used, and with the seats down the boot is actually quite big, great for all our stuff for a weekend away with the missus. I optioned Air suspension, (PASM comes standard here), the torque vector rear diff, sports chrono and a bunch of other 'driving' options and I love it. Air suspension drops it down a noticeable bit lower in Sports Plus and I feel like it makes as close as an suv is going to get to a hatchback for ripping through corners on back roads (which I do regularly btw, every few days I sneak off for a rip!). I tried all the alternative SUVs (X3M40i, GLC43, SQ5 etc) and they are amazing in a straight line but (again subjective I know) besides that I don't think they are a patch on the Macan, if you care about the 'fun drive' experience rather than a cruiser. I would love a Cayman but (and yes, I know, the Macan is not a sports car) but I feel like I get 80% of the fun in the Macan and it's a great daily driver too. I would never buy the Turbo, the S is plenty fast for me unless I wanted to take it to a track. In which case I'd get the Cayman or similar as my weekender. Keep up the great work, love the reviews.
All fantastic reasons to have a macan S. Congrats on the purchase mate!
These intros are the kind of hard hitting journalism that we need and deserve right now...
Throttle house is my fav Car review channel
say no more
Thank you Thomas and James for this...
I've really missed you guys being able to drive the cars and review them.
I've enjoyed watching your quarantine videos but it feels great to see you guys out there together and back at it.
I'm so looking forward to the future uploads. #ThrottleHouse4Life
#Return2Form
Just got my Throttle House notification, life is good. I love these guys!
I think Throttle House needs to do a review of a current (2023-2024) Macan GTS. It will completely change their perspective on this little hot hatch from Porsche. Its a riot!
Is it that different from this turbo even if its the same engine?
Just in case noone else says it: I really like the new camera perspective from inside the car looking at the road while driving.
It's a great addition to your already great camera work.
Quite possibly my favorite channel for car reviews. You two never disappoint!
9:47 If you look closely, you can see the car's "eyes" move
That's spooky
That’s the equivalent of VW’s AFS (adaptive front headlight system) it can pivot the headlight projectors up down and left right (up down for auto leveling when you are on a hill, left right for following the turn/curve). When the car starts the ignition, the system needs to do a quick calibration, hence the ´eyes movements’. Although personally I think it’s more of a gimmick (the calibration part)
@@wocaomade It's required with xenons. Some sort of law so you don't blind other drivers because of the reflector housing.
Yeah even my wrangler does that
@@pfsantos007 Very few new cars use Xenons now, definitely not the one in this video. Also, I don't recall Xenon using reflectors? I thought they use projectors. Also how the hell do you pivot a reflector housing?
The undisputed, best channel/partners in crime on RUclips. Much love, from South Africa 🔥
100% the most entertaining automotive channel on RUclips. Savagegeese is a close second
I rented a Macan Turbo though Turo last year, and it is probably the best vehicle I've ever driven. There are cars I've driven that are more fun, but it's still entertaining. There are cars I've driven that handle better, but the Macan is really sharp in Sport Plus. There are nicer interior spaces in cars, but the Macan has really great build quality and comfy seats. It simply does everything well, while not being totally numb or boring to drive. It's actually very expensive though... that's the thing that would keep me away from the Turbo trim level, even if I am having a hard time imagining the Macan any other way.
Throttle House is the only car channel I watch from start to end. I don’t even skip the intro just for that *slap* 😂
Agreed, everything else is kinda rubbish.
Fun fact: the word 'macan' does mean tiger in Indonesian. The 'ma' is pronounced like it is in 'mark' and the 'c' is pronounced like how 'ch' is in 'channel'. Kind of like 'matcha' minus the 't' and with an 'n' added.
If you keep the hard c sound, you get the Indonesian word for 'eat'.
It eats up gas ⛽️ so also eats the road with that grill
Pierre Mikhael
It's a Cayman that has eaten an Audi Q5.
And in serbo/croat it means small male kitty, and big male cat would be macak (ma-ch-ak).
@@Raj-dv8bb nah, macan with hard c means building in Hindi, butter is makkhan.
@@TheOtherNeutrino and the 1st gen panamera ate a camel
OMFG THEY'RE BACK!!!
im back bih
From the first vid, every vid they make is the best. It has that.... spice and more. They are funny, and really in my opinion one of the best, if not the best car community youtubers
The editing too, just the quality and time spent.
“Tomato sauce has a lower center of gravity” 😂
The fact that those two are together is one of the only indicators that quarantine is over. Gives me hope
Favorite youtubers by far. Thanks guys
Check out TheStraightPipes. More fun than these dudes.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH as an enthusiast, I watch multiple review channels (including StraightPipes). Not a competition in my opinion.
"Engineered the Audi out of it". God Bless Porsche.
I strongly believe that this channel receives the fastest likes compared to all other automotive YT content. So glad to see outside of quarantine content :)
Man, it's great to see you guys out in the wild🔥
I have a 17 Macan GTS as my daily and it blows me away everytime I get behind the wheel - ticks a LOT of boxes!
How about backseat space?
@@akifqadri10 It is tight, I mean it's fine for kids! I'm 5'11 and in my driving position if someone of similar height sits behind me legroom is a bit tight, but no different than a sports sedan. It's not as bad as most people make it out to be!
What’s your thoughts on it not being as fast as the comps?
How is reliability
@@ks3788 I mean the handling and feel are great, build quality is nice, it'll probably outhandle most of them, just the right amount of power, PDK, probably wont win a stoplight battle but it's a nice overall package. Trunk space is terrible...
The way Thomas says "2020" is so soothing.
Great video guys, thank you we’ve missed you!!! Can’t wait to see you guys do more videos with the actual cars in person!!!
The next time someone says brunch, I will only think of James explanation
Missed you guys!!!! You are the best! Cheers from Quebec
Honesty, that is what I love about you, guys. And yeah, the goofy clips are somewhat entertaining. Keep it up!
@7:20 guys, you seem to be criticising the car for being exactly what it is... anyone who buys this vehicle will be buying it for what it IS, not what it’s not ? All those proper buttons are a great thing - once you get used to the car how many times per drive do you have to push ALL the buttons ? Erm, never. I want a Porsche with utility, but not something huge, and certainly not the Panamera - which should be fired into the sun. I’ve had a Cayman, and it was bit like riding my ZZR1400: you have to take a beat to tell the vehicle “I’m in charge, you’re not”, before you turn the key. Really like your channel BTW, along with Mat Watson - you’re so much better than all that Top Gear crap.
Seeing them in social distance mode is actually how I am with my friends. One step forth one step back. Like dancing at a distance.
Let’s go! Love the honesty in your reviews! Awesome video!
Great to see a new review after so long.
I have a 2016 macan turbo and I absolutely love it! Im 6'5 and its perfect for me.
Reassuring to hear. I’m close to ordering a black on black on black GTS. Seems like the 14 way seats is the way to go for bigger people for comfort and not such tight bolstering. I’m in the SF Bay Area and these roads in the mountains would be all day fun with the Macan GTS. Except for being at the track on their vids and Straight Pipes, they’re mostly on flat straight country roads. This car is about power AND precise tight handling.
the intro was amazing guys keep it up!!!!
lmao, the seat buttons "look like a mario level". great seeing an actual car review on youtube again!
You’re looking fit Thomas! Good work!
We had two sons, aged about 6 and 4 when the Cayenne came out, and I thought, why in the world would someone want to buy a Porsche SUV?! Then the idea started to grow on me. We’ve owned 4-5 SUVs now, but never a Porsche. As I’ve gotten older and the kids are mostly independent, I’m more drawn to the Macan, just as a practical but still fun daily driver. Now I’d rather have the Macan than the larger Cayenne. I’ll still never buy either one, but it’s funny how tastes change as we get older.
I guess the same applies to me, I used to be obsessed with sportbikes and Porsches. But ever since I have a son, I now prefer having a 4 seater and naked bikes (Yamaha and Triumph.)
Buy it papa! Treat yourself real good!🤣🤣
I felt the same - until I test drove a Turbo, and wrote a check on the spot. Its a great car and I love driving it.
@@johnhamill8687me too
The initial sketch 😂
Im so glad you guys are out again driving cars!
Love these intros. Never stop
This has to be the best thing that’s happened in months!! Been waiting for a normal video again! Thank you guys for your hard work!!
It's nice to see TH review back!!!
Another stellar review guys! If I want zoom zoom, I'm buying a sports car/sedan, not an SUV; period. However, I love those trick headlights.
So happy to see you guys be able to be back at it
ive actually never really been this early on throttle house
good for you congratulations
@@imnotsharingmyrealnameonth5601 idk if ur bieng sarcastic, but thank you anyway bih
@@gurvaaz1703 lol just saying man, congrats
Wow, so interesting.
Lil Home Invasion love this exchange
Glad you guys are back at it. Great review
lovely to see you boys back !
We returned on wednesday with the Civic video. Check it out!
This channels has the best intros on youtube
Yay, welcome back!!
So glad to see you guys back in cars. I really appreciate the effort in your videos over the past couple months, but man this is where it’s at.
Another review from Throttle House, and this time it's even more amazing! Another one next few days please...
''Tomato sauce has as lower center of gravity'''..!! Haaahaa good one!!
The intro sketch made me laugh so much
Your intros are the best in the industry 😂
Facts
Love the brunch analogy....brilliant!
PORSHE REVIEW Th has came thru as always 👍🏻
Throttle House is the tomato sauce of car review channels: goes down well but too much gives you indigestion.
Love your intros! 👍😂
The fact that don’t have 1mill subs blows my mind. Keep up the work guys 🤍
You guys rock, I love ur vids !
“🤚🏼-🤚🏼🤚🏼” 😂😂 incredible
And that gentlemen is why we got the GTS with air suspension. Perfect balance.
How is the reliability, and how long have you had it?
9:14
James: “That’s a big hole”
Thomas:”I don’t know why This is so fun?” Im dead 😅
I love your videos and I'd really like to see more track test and reviews for more porsche brand cars
Love the intros, and great content
Reunited, and it feels so good.
Another great review... 👍🏽
Hey hey hey! Look at 9:48 macan moved its eyes. So coooolllllll👁👁
I like the video while watching the ad...I don't even have to watch the video to know that I like it 😉
Video intro = LoL The physics lesson though = ROFL 😂
Glad to see some new vids!!
Love to see a local car channel. Here in Ontario. Most are from the US.
Jaded reviewers are jaded. Man I bet that thing is AMAZING to drive.
It is! But we are comparing it to other stuff in its class, that costs the same
Amount, and other products Porsche makes.
Haha!! I didn’t expect a response!! Big fan!! Keep up the awesome videos!!
My father picked up a previous gen Macan SE as his daily to replace a grand cherokee. He loves the size for around town and finds it fairly fun to take on weekend trips if he needs more space then his cayman.
My grandmother bought a Macan and I've driven it a bit and she asked me what I thought. And I said not to mark it down as a bad thing but it just drives like a bigger more powerful golf... I've had multiple golfs and it just reminded me of how they drive🤷♂️
Hi guys nice to have you gyz on the road
And what a way to come back that with a porsche ❤❤
"Looks like Mario level", brilliant!
You guys are the Clarkson / Hammond of my generation - I can get your references, unlike 90% of the names Clarkson spits out.
I sincerely hope you will get your own TV show, this would a fantastic journey!
Love to see those couples together again, like who does the same.
These guys are the funniest car guys on RUclips 😂
the 1 issue with this car is that its essentially a slower rs4 with a smaller boot :P
maybe in countries where you can get an RS4 wagon. In the US we don't get estates they sell us crossovers instead. So you buy a Macan S and throw lowering springs on it lol
@@realbadtech9318 macan s is slower tho :P would rather a base s4
Audi is trash in comparison to Porsche lol
@@1ce2berg your argument is invalid, you know that the porsche uses an AUDI engine and that all the v8 porsches currently use an AUDI V8 so yeah... think before you speak
VoltBolt Games they just use their parts, that doesn’t make it a Audi. R8 shares a lot with huracan, yet they are totally different cars, get a life.
Customer: “Hi, I’d like an Audi RS4 Avant but worse in every single way aside from the transmission.”
Salesperson (yes, salesperson, not salesman because it’s 2020 and I don’t want a millennial with a beard and a guitar to throw stones at me): “Check out this baby right here.” *also slaps the roof to keep up with meme culture*
so interesting video! i love turbo!
Guys, you need to know, that PDK is a ZF produced transmission which is being installed only on 911/Boxter/Cayman. In their SUVs Porsche uses VW derived DSG dual clutch transmission rebranded as PDK.
The panel gap between the hood/front fender is insane. I can't unsee it.
Turbocharge everything!
No, just "turbo" everything
Yay my favourite car. I will watch this as soon as I finish cooking. Brb
Porsche, there is no substitute...for turbo.
Question for TH: out of the 4 big ones what would you buy? X3M C, GLC63S, Alpha quadro....., macan turbo.
I loved the brunch metaphor! 8-)
Wow that's a nice car
The note the car plays when you open the door, is the first note of “Talkin to Myself” by Chiddy Bang.
"Thomas, you can't stick the word turbo on everything..."
"... Porsche did it first..."
Classic.
Even before starting to watch i liked the video
That new Ontario plate looks good on any cars
You guys nailed the problem with this segment. The ride is compromised for the sake of handling. But the handling is nothing like a real sports car. I guess it's how you look at it. It's either the worst of all worlds or a swiss army knife that can do many things. Plus, this particular vehicle has precious little cargo space and you need a different set of wheels and tires for the winter.
Yeah jack of all trades, master of none
Try riding in an X3 M or X5 M. The Porsche even in sport plus rides worlds better than either BMW. I have a Macan Turbo and its handling is excellent. Its not a 911 or anything like my M3's or M5's but still excellent.
Most people dont have endless money and need just 1 car so a compromise is a must. Do you guys know if this turbo 2020-2021 is very different from 2022-2023 GTS?
This is the only SUV / Crossover that i would consider buying. It just looks awesome!
they legit just said get the macan s over this one did you not watch the video? lmfao
What car are you looking at?
@@TasimanaOG i did watch the video ad i don't care lol whats wrong with you
@@parismalaspinas2488 just saying the turbo is worse value than any of its rivals and even competing models its a pretty shit value preposition espicially when the glc 63s (wayyy faster and better interior bigger boot etc) is cheaper
Now they can do their funny intro again