@@chubz01 great vehicle no quality issues, the only issue I had was with the PCM, which was replaced under warranty, Macan GTS soon to be replaced with a Cayenne coupe GTS !
You guys honestly deserve to be the best rated car reviewers on youtube. You guys are awesome and would rather watch you then anyone else. hit that notification bell!
Buy this one. You can save a few thousand by getting the Macan S instead of the GTS. Same engine, same ride. Should run about 62-66 k with some nice options. The dynamic lighting system is really nice to have if you can do that. 300 bucks for an oil change so they aren't cheap to maintain. Can fit all my kids in, some stuff in the hatch and still move quickly. The ideal vehicle for someone that has a family but wants to have fun driving.
John Malloy Get a Station Wagon or a hot hatch- still plenty of space (a wagon has more) and more fun than a boat on wheels. Spotty SUVs are such a stupid buy
I wish I discovered you guys sooner! Motortrend has left RUclips, and you guys have picked up the mantle and raised the bar. Keep up the excellent content
After your comment I went to their channel to check.. I had no idea! I would periodically check for new videos.. Now I know why there have been no additions!
Tuesday mornings: 1. Wake up 2. Let dog out 3. Watch new Straight Pipes video Thanks for another great review guys! Always looking forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Great job, you two! I got to drive a 2017 Macan GTS at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta last year and it blew me away with how capable and fun it was around the track. The Macan GTS is likely all the "sports car" that most people will ever need while being really practical and well-built. Thanks for the video!
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Without a doubt I would take the GTS. I've had my eye on it since it was released, one day I'll trade my '14 Touareg for one. Also you guys say Porsche right
This car is not really a Porsche. It’s more of a rebadged audi, sharing many parts and even the engine of the Audi Q5/SQ5. Same goes for the Cayenne and panamera with other Audi models. Their drive definitely un-Porsche like when compared to purist Porsche’s like the 911, Boxster and Cayman.
This is Porsche!!! It handles and drives like a dream. Their wealth of experience goes back a long way. Excellent engineering,hard work in every detail and philosophy.
I've been driving my 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo for three years and I still love it. What a great drive and I can put on my smile daily (legally) at 140 KPH= approx. 88 MPH, just like back to the future. This SUV is highly recommended for those that like to drive. Nice work fellas.
I start my Macan GTS with the loud exhaust mode all the time. You just have to turn the key one click, not start the engine. Then hit the sport exhaust and/or sport mode button and THEN turn on the engine.
Can't believe every time I come back to your channel it seems you have a few more thousand subscribers... you guys deserve it! Awesome reviews. Thank you Straight Pipes!!
420 Friendly It’s more to do with the Apps built into the vehicle. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are not simple screen mirroring (as many think) - hence why some manufacturers don’t have the capability - as a licence is required from Apple/Android. Some manufacturers are simply not happy with Android history of data collection and ‘sharing’ - feeling that they ‘may’ sell data to third parties OR, more importantly, other vehicle manufacturers. But hey, don’t let the facts get in the way - I’m sure your knowledge of all the reasons is far more than the actual manufacturers - you must be fighting them from your door.
Literally I was talking to my dad to purchase one exactly like this one, and the first thing that came into my mind was “this guys deserve to drive one” I’m really happy for you guys!👌🏻
Great Video! I say that because I'm biased since I just picked up a custom order 2018 Macan GTS just over 2 months ago. It makes me smile every single day (it's my daily driver). I opted for the Sport Chrono package, Torque Vectoring, and many other packages. Best car I've ever owned or driven! Thanks for this video!
I have a 2018 GTS with sport chrono, and it is an essential option for this car. And it is a car. This is my daily driver...I also have a 2012 Cayman R that is raw and evil, whereas this is raw with a sense of civility. This is almost as fast as the R, and I could drive this from New Jersey to California and my back would be better than if I was sleeping in my bed. This is the closest thing to a perfect combination of fun and purpose that I have ever seen.
I've have had 2 911C2's and 2 911 C2S including the 991 version as well as a Cayman S and a Cayenne S. I now have a 2018 Macan Turbo and love it. It's a very practical car and it's quick and handles at about 90% of a 911. I loved everything about your excellent review. The only downside is the gas consumption when you drive it like you're supposed to.
You guys are so right. I rented a Macan Turbo from Turo and, despite it being an "SUV", it just might be my favorite car I've driven. It's a lot of fun and is extremely high quality on the inside. I can't think of a more well rounded car.
You CAN start the car with the Sports Exhaust turned on. I do it all the time. Just turn the power on but don't start the can, then turn on the Sports Exhaust, then turn the key all the way and switch it on. BOOM !!
You guys have become my go to for car reviews believe me I've got a few favorites but after looking and listening, I can say that I am entertained but importantly I am educated by your reviews. Keep up the great banter lol and work God bless.
Finally a Porsche!!! I love you guys, but only seeing Mercedes, BMW, and some vw. Was kinda the same again and again, being an German car fan. Keep the good work!
It has satellite radio, Aha, Amazon Music, Bluetooth streaming, Apple CarPlay, USB, AUX, Napster whatever, AM/FM, and Jukebox storage. Maybe they weren't able to really unlock everything in the time they had with the vehicle.
I actually really have come to appreciate the media system in the Porsches. It works. It works well. It's simple. The ability to carry around 256GB of digital music (actually, that's just with the two 128GM SD cards, it supports USB devices as well) is just wicked, and it *WORKS* when you want to shuffle giant playlists of music, which few other vehicles do well - modern Audis and not much else.
I have almost the same suv with Sport Chorno and the 18-way seats. Hands down best car I have ever owned. I am glad you guys agree! Most smiles per mile!
Stan Lee except that’s also an incorrect pronunciation that car enthusiasts falsely believe to be right - the correct pronunciation is Por-shur, like por-shé
Karura7 You are technically correct, I have posted Porsche's own pronunciation video elsewhere, but this video is close enough to the correct that I accept it, as opposed to the horrid "Porsh."
I love my 2017 Macan GTS! And in Volcano Gray with the red interior it looks amazing. Had to get a Cobb Tune on it though. Now it's got 500 hp nd torque and only cost like $1000 lol
I have a new Macan GTS. Really enjoyed this review which was spot on. Finish, exhaust sound, handling, acceleration through the powerband are all awesome. I have Sport chrono and my only gripe is that comfort mode is a little too soft, sport mode a little too hard around town and chrono is almost unusable. If Porsche could drop in a 4th mode one up from comfort and turn sport + into ‘Race’, this car would be perfect. I’d also spec torque vectoring next time instead of a couple of vanity options. A proper Porsche having just come out of the Cayenne.
Guys you were 100% correct with choosing the Macan GTS over Velar and FPace. I test drove all 3 plus X5, V90, GLE, GLC, Q5, Q7, Levante, Grand Cherokee Summit and the absolutely fun to drive Alfa Romeo Stelvio (non Quadrifoglio). When I started out I was sold on the Velar exterior and interior looks, but just as you guys concluded after driving them, the Macan is just better handling, quieter, more comfortable and just has a higher quality feel than all the others. I got the GTS instead of the S since I wanted air suspension and the AMAZING ADJUSTABLE SPORT EXHAUST! MY Macan GTS is amazing! The Alfa is the best fun to drive value SUV, but the Macan is the Head of the Class!
That diamond button is the HOV button. Push it, and for a small convenience fee, Porsche will airdrop a passenger into your vehicle to accompany you during your commute.
I love love love the Jaguar F-Pace. Especially in the S trim. But, it in no way comes close to the perfection of the Macan. Great video, guys! Wish I could double thumbs up it!
Can you guys break down the Alfa Romeo Giulia? or the Quadrafoglio version? There is literally no decent review of the car on RUclips you guys need to save me I CAN COME WITH YOU
Porsche went without Android Auto since Google apparently asked for more data than they were willing to give them (throttle position, speed, revs...). TheVerge had an article about it a while ago.
Yeah. I read that somewhere as well. But my GTS has Google Earth, Street View, and Online Search. So the "Too much data" excuse we both saw, doesn't really make sense to me. But it's still super annoying that they can't just let you mirror whatever phone you have. So everyone could stop fussing over the two. Oh well.
Love your vids, hope you guys do a review on like more Lexus and Toyota’s - Lexus IS350 F Sport -Lexus Rx350 F Sport -Lexus Lx570 -Toyota 86 - Toyota Land Cruiser
Nerri (apologies for the misspell) your crazy! The four LEDs daytime running lights look amazing no other SUV comes close to lighting creativity every time I see those four lights I want one even more.
When the visor is moved to the side there’s a gap that it doesn’t cover where the sun can hit your eyes from the side. They test to see if the visor extends to cover this.
Great review guys! my wife and I love our Macan GTS. had it a year and have put 20k miles on it. Love every second of it. I went from a 2009 BMW M3 to the Macan and have hardly missed the M3 (although I DO miss the high redline). :)
The macan is one of the oldest models from Porsche. Gets replaced soon. And it was the first gen. So basically a vw tiguan transformed in a budget Porsche
Porsche Guy, Billy Owusu, Porsche does not share platforms with VW but with Audi. The Cayenne is build on the Q7 platform. The Macan uses Audi's (last gen) Q5 platform, which is a MLB platform, while the VW Tiguan uses a MQB platform which is an extended version of the Golf's MQB platform.
That's because of the switch to smaller-displacement turbocharged engines. Learn to love it because there won't be a lot of combustion-engine cars in the future.
IamTheStig03, I saved myself by saying almost every model and not every model. I do like the 911's sound, but that might be the only Porsche, with the exception of the 918.
So glad to see this review! I need to replace my 2015 Audi Q5TDI. No car seemed to fill the bill until I discovered the 2018 Macan GTS. If you saw/drove my Audi, you’d understand why. Two for sale nearby, test drives are in order! Thanks Guys!!
Great review! I just took delivery of a 2018 Macan GTS for my sister who lives 600 miles away. Guess who gets to drive it to her! The only fail of this video is the lack of Sport Chrono. Also the acceleration figures are off. 5.0 for sport mode and 4.8 for Sport Chrono. You can option All Season tires or Summer tires depending on you preference. The Porsche logo on the CD slot door only comes on the full leather interior which includes the dash, door panels, and console etc.
Gotta leave it to these guys to describe things "when it's in sport mode, it's really sport mode" I now understand the things that make sport mode feel different. Genius
I'm so glad you guys love this car. I got an older cayman s and it's the best, and it just seems so well engineered and built. I used to look down on non-cayman/911 porsches, but the macan and panamera have grown on me. porsche just seems to do everything right, you get the quality that you pay for. now go review more porsches!!!!
Best car reviewers on here, hands down. Good chemistry, good occasional fighting (you guys remind me of the McKenzie Brothers -- Take off, Eh!), and good technical detail.
You can start the Macan with PSE valves open by first putting the car into accessory mode (key position 2, no crank), then press the sport exhaust button and also sport mode for best results! Source: I own a 2018 Porsche Macan S
A Porsche? You guys are really moving up in the world. Couldn't be happier for you guys, you're the best out there.
Look at them now
@@taylorrobbins24look at me now -Chris brown
I purchased the Macan GTS and I love it !! Volcano grey, with grey leather interior and black wheels, I cannot help smiling every time I drive it!
Hows the reliability been?You still have it?
@@chubz01 great vehicle no quality issues, the only issue I had was with the PCM, which was replaced under warranty, Macan GTS soon to be replaced with a Cayenne coupe GTS !
hey how has it been! have you had any problems? i’m looking to get this as a first car for my son but i want a reliable nice vehicle. thanks!
@@SimplyChrisssyou're getting your son a Porsche for his first car? Can I be your son too...?
@@DeadheadInABed LOL
You guys honestly deserve to be the best rated car reviewers on youtube. You guys are awesome and would rather watch you then anyone else. hit that notification bell!
Matty B. My boy Doug DeMuro
No one can beat Matt from Carwow
I'm trying to buy a new car but every time you guys make a video I want that car instead.
t3hsolo Yeah, it's hard to choose between a hyundai and a porsche....
edit: i can't spell
t3hsolo Do you have $100k sitting in the bank? The cars are different in price by large margins.
Buy this one. You can save a few thousand by getting the Macan S instead of the GTS. Same engine, same ride. Should run about 62-66 k with some nice options. The dynamic lighting system is really nice to have if you can do that. 300 bucks for an oil change so they aren't cheap to maintain. Can fit all my kids in, some stuff in the hatch and still move quickly. The ideal vehicle for someone that has a family but wants to have fun driving.
Brandon Sunshine I think he was being sarcastic.
John Malloy Get a Station Wagon or a hot hatch- still plenty of space (a wagon has more) and more fun than a boat on wheels.
Spotty SUVs are such a stupid buy
I wish I discovered you guys sooner! Motortrend has left RUclips, and you guys have picked up the mantle and raised the bar. Keep up the excellent content
they have?
imaadmalik1 They moved a lot of their staple shows to their own streaming service.
After your comment I went to their channel to check.. I had no idea! I would periodically check for new videos.. Now I know why there have been no additions!
Exactly.
I did not know that. It is interesting MT left. Maybe a bit too corporate? I love these guys! Heidi
Guys, you've become my favorite online reviewers. Another great video with great chemistry. Nicely done.
Love it! The GTS is the best. Even if you have Turbo money, the GTS has intake noise in the cabin, so it wins.
Tuesday mornings:
1. Wake up
2. Let dog out
3. Watch new Straight Pipes video
Thanks for another great review guys! Always looking forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
That's pretty much what I do with Rex
Yeah, these guys rock. Except when they show the Canada only models I can't get in the US. I still like them though. :-)
Great job, you two! I got to drive a 2017 Macan GTS at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta last year and it blew me away with how capable and fun it was around the track. The Macan GTS is likely all the "sports car" that most people will ever need while being really practical and well-built. Thanks for the video!
Is this GTS the sweet spot in the Porsche line up? Would you take this over an F Pace or Velar... Or anything else?
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Without a doubt I would take the GTS. I've had my eye on it since it was released, one day I'll trade my '14 Touareg for one. Also you guys say Porsche right
Mmm.. I take the Velar, sorry guys I have failed you.
The S has the same engine and ride for thousands less. I'd go Big T turbo for the huge jump in performance with a moderate increase in price.
This car is not really a Porsche. It’s more of a rebadged audi, sharing many parts and even the engine of the Audi Q5/SQ5. Same goes for the Cayenne and panamera with other Audi models. Their drive definitely un-Porsche like when compared to purist Porsche’s like the 911, Boxster and Cayman.
I would like to compare it to Alfa Stelvio QV, probably the Alfa has an edge with the Ferrari engine and better Nurburgring times
This is Porsche!!! It handles and drives like a dream. Their wealth of experience goes back a long way. Excellent engineering,hard work in every detail and philosophy.
I've been driving my 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo for three years and I still love it. What a great drive and I can put on my smile daily (legally) at 140 KPH= approx. 88 MPH, just like back to the future. This SUV is highly recommended for those that like to drive. Nice work fellas.
I start my Macan GTS with the loud exhaust mode all the time. You just have to turn the key one click, not start the engine. Then hit the sport exhaust and/or sport mode button and THEN turn on the engine.
Cheater mode
Can't believe every time I come back to your channel it seems you have a few more thousand subscribers... you guys deserve it! Awesome reviews. Thank you Straight Pipes!!
Porsche doesn’t allow Android Auto because Porsche will not agree to Google’s data collection protocol.
Jeff King Straight savage!
Good idea. I agree to Porsche!
That's a bluff.
Interesting fun fact. Thank you, friend.
Yuri is a basic ho though lol.
420 Friendly It’s more to do with the Apps built into the vehicle. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are not simple screen mirroring (as many think) - hence why some manufacturers don’t have the capability - as a licence is required from Apple/Android. Some manufacturers are simply not happy with Android history of data collection and ‘sharing’ - feeling that they ‘may’ sell data to third parties OR, more importantly, other vehicle manufacturers. But hey, don’t let the facts get in the way - I’m sure your knowledge of all the reasons is far more than the actual manufacturers - you must be fighting them from your door.
Literally I was talking to my dad to purchase one exactly like this one, and the first thing that came into my mind was “this guys deserve to drive one” I’m really happy for you guys!👌🏻
After seeing this video how informative this was I went out and bought a 2018 GTS. Thanks guys keep up the good work thank you for what you do
Congrats! That's awesome
You guys always seem to get the lighting just right when recording inside of the cabin. Even when driving at night. Awesome video!
Vehicle Virals --I wondered why they didn't mention the interior lighting because Porsche obviously spent time perfecting it!
Great Video! I say that because I'm biased since I just picked up a custom order 2018 Macan GTS just over 2 months ago. It makes me smile every single day (it's my daily driver). I opted for the Sport Chrono package, Torque Vectoring, and many other packages. Best car I've ever owned or driven! Thanks for this video!
I have a 2018 GTS with sport chrono, and it is an essential option for this car. And it is a car. This is my daily driver...I also have a 2012 Cayman R that is raw and evil, whereas this is raw with a sense of civility. This is almost as fast as the R, and I could drive this from New Jersey to California and my back would be better than if I was sleeping in my bed. This is the closest thing to a perfect combination of fun and purpose that I have ever seen.
7:50 omg, great effect!
"this thing handles like a car."
Car: English
"a four-wheeled road vehicle that is powered by an engine and is able to carry a small number of people."
I've have had 2 911C2's and 2 911 C2S including the 991 version as well as a Cayman S and a Cayenne S. I now have a 2018 Macan Turbo and love it. It's a very practical car and it's quick and handles at about 90% of a 911. I loved everything about your excellent review. The only downside is the gas consumption when you drive it like you're supposed to.
You guys are so right. I rented a Macan Turbo from Turo and, despite it being an "SUV", it just might be my favorite car I've driven. It's a lot of fun and is extremely high quality on the inside. I can't think of a more well rounded car.
Love this! I think this is my next vehicle... keep the reviews coming!
next as in 20 years next or as in next thing to dream about tonight?
Lyubomir Georgiev tomorrow！
Li Samuel wow nice.. Happy for you mate. Have fun with it. Its an insane car
Lyubomir Georgiev no . I mean this is not a expensive car. Keep dream alive and get it. Just brought a v6 camry. Won’t change car in few month lol
Next vehicle. My lease is up with my C300 next June and this is starting to look like the next replacement.
You CAN start the car with the Sports Exhaust turned on. I do it all the time. Just turn the power on but don't start the can, then turn on the Sports Exhaust, then turn the key all the way and switch it on. BOOM !!
You guys have become my go to for car reviews believe me I've got a few favorites but after looking and listening, I can say that I am entertained but importantly I am educated by your reviews. Keep up the great banter lol and work God bless.
Thanks!
not first or last. PS- you guys have gotten lazy on the fuel door test.
@@heartcomedy5 dont call someone a loser i dislike
@@heartcomedy5 dont call me daddy
Daddy chill
My favorite car reviewed by my favorite reviewers, what else can I ask for?
Piseth Chansrun You should ask for the money to buy it! Lmao
Could this be The Greatest Vehicle Review in the History of RUclips? Porsche Macan sales skyrocket! Excellent!
My favourite episode...plus you guys nailed the pronunciation of Porsche.
Shaaaaaa
Finally a Porsche!!! I love you guys, but only seeing Mercedes, BMW, and some vw. Was kinda the same again and again, being an German car fan. Keep the good work!
Macan over Jaguar any day!
not even a thought
D.E.P H MC. Did u even watch the video lmao
Depends, the new jag f pace looks much better inside and out. Also the SVR eats every Macan anyday!
These guys are what we needed all along
As a rhombus-level Patreon supporter, I appreciate the ability to post the first comment on 10:28
Couldn't agree more! Down is up and up is down, that is the proper way - period.
What's the deal with Satellite radio , can't you just stream from your mobile devices and plug it in?
Harsh Thakkar yeah nobody cares about satellite radio.
it's kind of a running joke at this point. But yuri does love it so it gets mentioned seriously by him.
Harsh Thakkar serious XM octane best heavy rock station out there plus they always have new music first
It has satellite radio, Aha, Amazon Music, Bluetooth streaming, Apple CarPlay, USB, AUX, Napster whatever, AM/FM, and Jukebox storage. Maybe they weren't able to really unlock everything in the time they had with the vehicle.
It has facility to stream from mobile
Fan at cliché corner, head through the hood, Porsche, Jacob, Yuri, Ruffles all dressed chips! This review has got it all!!!!
15:18 dont know if that's anger or stress to yuris question but that zoom in scared me a little lol thought i was gonna see some kind of pimp slap lol
Best exhaust sounding comparison excitement. Jakub loves exhaust sounds a lot. Like a lot.
TheStraightPipes the way he tries to hide his excitement is scary then lol
15.18 (love the zoom to his face) reaction is so epic that he struggles to give a quick answer loll. Nice vids guy.
Exhausts get me excited
Fun fact : Macan is an Indonesian tiger.
Patrick Gillespie and u can spelling it makan its mean eating in Indonesian language
Putra Hunter True cus im Malaysian.
No, it’s tiger in Indonesia
and nobody, NOBODY, no auto journalist have ever pronounced it correctly.
Alex Serhatt ohhh sorry cus i remembered the team test from fifth gear said is a type. Sorry tho
One of my favorite all time cars. I love this review and re-watch it every time. Great work guys!
AMG E63 WAGON IS MY FAVOURITE CAR
Rs6 avant
I was sold on a RR Sport. After this video I had to test drive the Porsche GTS. That's all it took. Amazing vehicle!
One of your best videos so far! Your excitement made this video really enjoyable! Oh and Jakub, at 7:57, wrong pedal ;)
Hahahhaha yep
GermanCommentGamer .... I didn't notice that until you said... But now that you did the way he did it you'd be sitting at the red light still 😂👍
I actually really have come to appreciate the media system in the Porsches. It works. It works well. It's simple. The ability to carry around 256GB of digital music (actually, that's just with the two 128GM SD cards, it supports USB devices as well) is just wicked, and it *WORKS* when you want to shuffle giant playlists of music, which few other vehicles do well - modern Audis and not much else.
Since I got a car with Apple Carplay how much tracks do I have in my car? Correct. Zero tracks
Man im almost never late for your videos, love em and love you guys
I have almost the same suv with Sport Chorno and the 18-way seats. Hands down best car I have ever owned. I am glad you guys agree! Most smiles per mile!
I love that you pronounce Por-shuh correctly.
Stan Lee except that’s also an incorrect pronunciation that car enthusiasts falsely believe to be right - the correct pronunciation is Por-shur, like por-shé
Karura7
You are technically correct, I have posted Porsche's own pronunciation video elsewhere, but this video is close enough to the correct that I accept it, as opposed to the horrid "Porsh."
they're so young! wow, a couple years makes a difference
I love my 2017 Macan GTS! And in Volcano Gray with the red interior it looks amazing. Had to get a Cobb Tune on it though. Now it's got 500 hp nd torque and only cost like $1000 lol
Wow just $1000? Might have to pick up one of those
I have a new Macan GTS. Really enjoyed this review which was spot on. Finish, exhaust sound, handling, acceleration through the powerband are all awesome. I have Sport chrono and my only gripe is that comfort mode is a little too soft, sport mode a little too hard around town and chrono is almost unusable. If Porsche could drop in a 4th mode one up from comfort and turn sport + into ‘Race’, this car would be perfect. I’d also spec torque vectoring next time instead of a couple of vanity options. A proper Porsche having just come out of the Cayenne.
This is a cool review. Keep it up guys!
One video after another, I’m a fan now!
I have one of these, and i floor it all the time, and it makes me giggle every time it pops and crackles. So fucking good.
Me too. Makes me happy every single time I accelerate.
Finally a Porsche....to me this is the ultimate sporting drive car has a mid-range price...love every single look of it
I've got the Lexus rc350 f sport with the red interior and boy does this Porsche red leather blow it out of the water..
Yeah the lexus red is darker
U should see it with red on the lower dash like mine. Very cool
Guys you were 100% correct with choosing the Macan GTS over Velar and FPace. I test drove all 3 plus X5, V90, GLE, GLC, Q5, Q7, Levante, Grand Cherokee Summit and the absolutely fun to drive Alfa Romeo Stelvio (non Quadrifoglio). When I started out I was sold on the Velar exterior and interior looks, but just as you guys concluded after driving them, the Macan is just better handling, quieter, more comfortable and just has a higher quality feel than all the others. I got the GTS instead of the S since I wanted air suspension and the AMAZING ADJUSTABLE SPORT EXHAUST! MY Macan GTS is amazing! The Alfa is the best fun to drive value SUV, but the Macan is the Head of the Class!
Awesome
Review for X5M please.
ahi ahu i hope the do the X5M too as an independent review
The only people who pronounce Porsche properly!!!!!!
That diamond button is the HOV button. Push it, and for a small convenience fee, Porsche will airdrop a passenger into your vehicle to accompany you during your commute.
Small Fee?
They're largesse is in short supply over there in Stuttgart. Let me tell you......
Every time I watch these two go back and forth I feel like I am watching Strange Brew. Love it.
That is exactly what I thought. Only thing missing was a Hoser reference.
Party at Jakub’s house! 13:07. :-)
Always
I love love love the Jaguar F-Pace. Especially in the S trim. But, it in no way comes close to the perfection of the Macan. Great video, guys! Wish I could double thumbs up it!
Can you guys break down the Alfa Romeo Giulia? or the Quadrafoglio version? There is literally no decent review of the car on RUclips you guys need to save me I CAN COME WITH YOU
We’re working on getting it.
TheStraightPipes *screamsinexcitement*
Porsche is killin' it! More Porsches!
Porsche went without Android Auto since Google apparently asked for more data than they were willing to give them (throttle position, speed, revs...). TheVerge had an article about it a while ago.
Yeah. I read that somewhere as well. But my GTS has Google Earth, Street View, and Online Search. So the "Too much data" excuse we both saw, doesn't really make sense to me. But it's still super annoying that they can't just let you mirror whatever phone you have. So everyone could stop fussing over the two. Oh well.
Ahh good to know! I guess they came to an agreement in that case :) And congratz to the awesome car! My dad is picking up his Macan S tomorrow...
He'll love it.
Porsche Macan is a really another level of SUV. Either I can't imagine to drive another SUV after Macan. Just love it.
Love your vids, hope you guys do a review on like more Lexus and Toyota’s
- Lexus IS350 F Sport
-Lexus Rx350 F Sport
-Lexus Lx570
-Toyota 86
- Toyota Land Cruiser
Nerri (apologies for the misspell) your crazy! The four LEDs daytime running lights look amazing no other SUV comes close to lighting creativity every time I see those four lights I want one even more.
Spicy review!!
By far the best car reviewers on youtube. Chris Harris is a close second.
what is the importance of the visor test?
At this point it's kind of like their signature
to see if it moves at all
When the visor is moved to the side there’s a gap that it doesn’t cover where the sun can hit your eyes from the side. They test to see if the visor extends to cover this.
Great review guys! my wife and I love our Macan GTS. had it a year and have put 20k miles on it. Love every second of it. I went from a 2009 BMW M3 to the Macan and have hardly missed the M3 (although I DO miss the high redline). :)
Is that rpm gauge from 2004?
Hell ya it is
The macan is one of the oldest models from Porsche. Gets replaced soon. And it was the first gen. So basically a vw tiguan transformed in a budget Porsche
rockn roll some volkswagens share the same chassis with Porsche and audi. The toureg shares the same chassis with the Porsche cayenne.
Porsche Guy, Billy Owusu, Porsche does not share platforms with VW but with Audi. The Cayenne is build on the Q7 platform. The Macan uses Audi's (last gen) Q5 platform, which is a MLB platform, while the VW Tiguan uses a MQB platform which is an extended version of the Golf's MQB platform.
Great review, you guys create some of the most entertaining automotive reviews on RUclips.
Pardon my geometry, but aren't the diamond and rhombus the same?
#thatsthejoke
I test drove both, just like you guys did.... I loved the Porsche. So I bought a Macan Turbo ! Thanks guys!!!!
why turbo? i want comfort and power
As much as I love Porsche's, their exhaust note sounds terrible on almost every model they currently have on the market.
How about the 911s? Especially the NA Flat Six on the 911 GT3, That sounds glorious
That's because of the switch to smaller-displacement turbocharged engines. Learn to love it because there won't be a lot of combustion-engine cars in the future.
John Malloy The Turbocharged Smaller Engines still sound decent in my opinion.
IamTheStig03, I saved myself by saying almost every model and not every model. I do like the 911's sound, but that might be the only Porsche, with the exception of the 918.
The 4cyls maybe.
you guys are great! a fellow Canadian living in the USA
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I think you are spot on with the pronunciation. Amazing videos guys!!
surprisingly you have the chemistry and quality of old TopGear guys; informative and enjoyable
Thanks!
The Macan is out of reach for other compititors is very nice the build quality the feel the look the handling I love this car
So glad to see this review! I need to replace my 2015 Audi Q5TDI. No car seemed to fill the bill until I discovered the 2018 Macan GTS. If you saw/drove my Audi, you’d understand why. Two for sale nearby, test drives are in order! Thanks Guys!!
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Well boys your going to love 2020 Macan GTS even Better
One of the better looking modern SUV. I love the design
That thing is the perfect vehicle !! Car /SUV I love it.
Great review! I just took delivery of a 2018 Macan GTS for my sister who lives 600 miles away. Guess who gets to drive it to her!
The only fail of this video is the lack of Sport Chrono. Also the acceleration figures are off. 5.0 for sport mode and 4.8 for Sport Chrono.
You can option All Season tires or Summer tires depending on you preference.
The Porsche logo on the CD slot door only comes on the full leather interior which includes the dash, door panels, and console etc.
Porsche is the best, you guys!
The martini glass and shaker in the back was a nice touch.
15:18... the internal conflict is real haha! Thanks for all the great content!
Gotta leave it to these guys to describe things "when it's in sport mode, it's really sport mode"
I now understand the things that make sport mode feel different. Genius
My neighbour has one with aftermarket exhaust. You can hear it coming home from blocks away.
I'm so glad you guys love this car. I got an older cayman s and it's the best, and it just seems so well engineered and built. I used to look down on non-cayman/911 porsches, but the macan and panamera have grown on me. porsche just seems to do everything right, you get the quality that you pay for. now go review more porsches!!!!
Best car reviewers on here, hands down. Good chemistry, good occasional fighting (you guys remind me of the McKenzie Brothers -- Take off, Eh!), and good technical detail.
You’re not wrong. The Porsche SUVs are very impressive.
Yes! The best way to start my morning! Great video guys.
I love the way the drive I bought two of them, a GTS and the Turbo, they are awesome cars....
You can start the Macan with PSE valves open by first putting the car into accessory mode (key position 2, no crank), then press the sport exhaust button and also sport mode for best results!
Source: I own a 2018 Porsche Macan S