Porsche Macan S Review - Are the 'experts' wrong? 😳

In May 2023 Porsche Centre Nottingham handed me the keys to this Porsche Macan S - Paint to sample Olive Green - loaded with beautiful specification - 18 way adjustable seats, leather upgrades with mamba green stitching - sports chrono pack to name just a few!
I have - I will admit held a biased towards these cars for a number of years. reading numerous reviews around them not living up to the hype.
But could the "experts" be wrong?
Tom Hale at porsche Centre Nottingham reckons this is THE car to prove so...
Lets find out!!!

Cheers as always - CMD X

[dominicrusho]

Very nice. Looks good in green. Nice Tudor GMT on the wrist too!

[shelloiluk]

I have a 992 S and had a Macan S and three other Porsches. I love the Macan. The 911 S is great but day to day the Macan is awesome.

[TheHarry]

Great video, just waiting for my high spec Macan S to arrive. Really enjoyed the commetery.

[kevinmcg]

Always had a soft spot for the Macan and what a lovely example you had for the test drive. Looking forward to seeing more of you and the 911 ownership when you have the time. Thanks for the timely reminder of the USP for CMD, the charity ethos is spot on. Cheers, Kevin

[franki]

My macan s has similar spec but it was hard to find, there were only 2 for sale with such a spec .
Only downside of the car is the fuel economy is not great, dropping the diesel was a mistake .

[lifetree]

The current S was upgraded to the 2.9 litre engine, slightly detuned from the GTS spec

[grahamreddel]

I’ve got a Macan GTS. It only shares about 30% of the Audi/VW platform. Best selling point is the PASM air suspension. 18 way sports seats, full leather package. Top speed 270 kph / that’s more than enough and it’s quiet and luxurious. You can dial in Sport or Sport+. It doesn’t get tiring ever.

[soulz]

8:38 comment.
Yeah definitely can't see a big Ranger Rover Sport with nearly the same handling dynamics as this.
SQ5 coupe maybe but the closest thing is probably a RSQ3.

[johnberesford]

Really enjoying the channel. Thinking of getting a Macan 🧐

[scowil]

Thanks so much for this. Massively helpful 👍

[leanidis]

I own a 2020 Macan S and absolutely love it, it's all the same as you describe but, now for who knows what reason, I'm looking at the Panamera. Someone tell me I'm crazy pls!

[RobinH]

Another great video, Thank you! What was the total price and the price of the options? Would have been great to have shown the spec and the cost breakdown a la Harry's Garage

[GuitarsAndSynths]

I drove all the small and mid sized SUV and the Macan was the most fun to drive! Now my main concerns are long term reliability and maintenance costs and how to get comfortable seats in it!

[johnyacoub]

can you point to the reviews that you say you read that the car is not as good as its reputation? That hasn't been my experience at all (with the reviews or the car).

[SunnyS]

“Sounds fantastic”. Could be the speakers adding the sound effects unfortunately, suppose doesn’t matter if has same effect.

[PocketRockets]

Interesting you mention the ride from the 'S' to the 'GTS', my mums got the 'GTS' and I have to say I'm slightly disappointed with it

Macan is a cracking platform and for the market segment it's in, I don't think there is anything comparable or as good

Hope you're well mate!

[andrewcapone]

Nice review! I'm in the market but haven't test drove yet so you gave me some good considerations. I watched a test drive here in the states that was an "S" but def not the same interior speck! thanks mate!

[andy]

great video as I also have a Macan S with virtually all the same specs (minus the paint to sample). with the same engine as the GTS (just detuned), my thought process was less engine wear / tear (to your point, this isn't exactly a sports car) with a greater emphasis on premium features. and who knows, after my warranty is up might just give it a stage 1 / 2 tune :)

[Macca]

Well done mate enjoyed the review, I’m just about to buy one 😁👍🏼

[ThomasJohnson-frgp]

Would love to see its 0-60 time on a race box.