Is the 2019 Porsche Macan S the SUV that PERFORMS like a 911?

The Porsche Macan S has been refreshed for 2019. Under the hood is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 that produces 348 HP & mated to a 7-speed PDK gearbox. It's exterior features updates to both the front and rear fascias including the taillights. On the inside you get an updated infotainment system with a 10.9 in screen and sports car style seating. Does the 2019 Porsche Macan S perform like a 911 and outsell it?
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[timothycoyne]

What a beautiful car, with performance to match. As much as I’d love to have a new or newer 911, this is much cheaper and more practical, but still sporty and fun to drive. Now, if I could just afford it!

[shadowronin]

Thank you so much for this Macan review. This car brings a tear to my eye.

[jonathanl]

Do your own brake jobs/oil changes/ filters and the Macan S will be affordable to own. I can’t wait to get one. While I would prefer a Cayman, I still have kids in the house.

[chiemekaa]

Damn Joe, I can't keep up with you! You're pumping out videos faster than we can watch. Kudos!

[MyNameIsUnavailable]

In all seriousness, Joe... '17 Macan S *_or_* keep my '14 Camaro RS Manual? Fun/2nd car. Money is no problem, both very low for age. I'm 6ft tall, similar build. 💯 THANK YOU

[gipsyavenger]

A face only a mother could love (the Porsche Joe, not you- LOL).  Great review.  Need a Type RA update.

[mattnorman]

Waiting on that cayenne joe the turbo not the v6

[litespeed]

The MAcan S has the same interior room as my Golf R and the MAcan is heavier, slower and can cost up to $150, 000 CAD.
Apparently it's a track focused SUV...

[NeoTechOps]

Oprah comes out of nowhere...
Oprah: Joe and if you look under your seat you'll
Joe:
deeply)...
MORE BUTTONS!

[mmhpjh]

I stopped watching this after 10 minutes, you haven’t done your homework. The white side boards are not standard, you say you wish they had black ones, well the black ones are standard. You like the chrono clock as standard on the S, the chrono isn’t standard. I didn’t watch anymore so maybe there were more inaccuracies. Please, if you are going to do a review, you should know what you talking about.

[jandejong]

Joe, i am on my second Macan and yes i use it as my daily driver. My new 2019 is a great suv and i love the new infotainment and i also love the buttons. I understand there are a lot if buttons, but it looks good and the buttons are easy to operate. Dont have to go into a dumb screen to set the temperature or change the fan speed. I think you are incorrect about the Macan being a Sportscar. It is an suv with a nice sporty feel, but not a sports car! My 2014 Boxster s is a sportscar, you can throw it in a curve and it holds, the Macan is about luxury with a sporty feel and that is why people buy it

[ConsciousRobot]

I think it's good that you get a lot of buttons. That means more functions you have access to without having to deal with the screen. After a good look at the manual and week of driving it everyday, you'll know every button by feel.

[ScottParisi]

Good call on the raised 911 analogy.

I tell people my 2021 Macan Turbo is a lifted 911. The PSCB are fantastic and leave no dust behind.

Agreed with the fake vent at the bottom of the front bumper. Wish they put a nice, bright LED light down there.

Absolutely love all the buttons. My ventilated seats are only one click. HVAC controls are easy and available as well.

Great vehicle. Also does 25 MPG on the highway. Much better than EPA estimates.

[amg_gts]

The blank switches in a $70k Porsche is a big zonk for me. They could’ve put storage or phone holder there. Just my opinion 😂

[rosso]

Excellent review, I'm trading my GT3 for one...must be getting old!

[AS-uprf]

Those wheels are worth $8000, twice the value of my car 🤣

[dave]

2017 Carrera 4S. I have, Macan cant even get close to the proformance and Handling. Drove a brand new Macan GTS again cant compare it to a 911 Base model

[Andrew-zvfm]

I wish you reviewed the 4 cylinder engine on the Maccan. Other reviewers say it falls short on the highway but on local roads it shines.
For the clamshell good, you and Doug DeMuro missed out putting your head through the headlight cut outs.

As for the buttons everywhere, Brian Cooley said that the car has buttons that are related to one another but are in different zip codes.

Oh as for the key that looks like that is stuck there, you can remove it. I wonder if it's like that for all Porsche's.

[ConsciousRobot]

Nice clean design. I'd like a copper or dark metalic red or something like that.

[LS]

Plain looking but that’s Porsche. Thumbs up👍🏻 👍🏻Joe! 🇺🇸