Porsche Macan - What's it Really Like?
Discussion
Don't know much about the Macan. Always resented Porsche deviating from pure sports cars, and never liked the original Cayenne, although do have very positive experiences of the subsequent 'new' model Cayenne.
I realise these are luxury SUVs, for practical family transport, but, a year or more after launch, I'd be interested to know how owners rate them.
What's the difference between the Diesel and Petrol models? And how does it compare with the Cayenne? Playing with the configurator, you can get the prices pretty close.
I realise these are luxury SUVs, for practical family transport, but, a year or more after launch, I'd be interested to know how owners rate them.
What's the difference between the Diesel and Petrol models? And how does it compare with the Cayenne? Playing with the configurator, you can get the prices pretty close.
The residuals are league above Cayenne. I have had 2 with one on order. Down sides have Been sat Nav dated (new models from this year have new system so much, much better) boot space. angle on bootlid means boot smaller than you would think but still ok. Indicator and cruse control controls a bit plastic looking. Upside is everything else engines great, drive great. Just a lovey car. I have DS model which is as fast as you need on UK roads but have the GTS on order just to be sure!!!
I've a Petrol turbo covered over 32000 miles now, it's been a joy think my only complaint might be the rear wiper switch is a bit rubbish, everything else has been great it's had a few warranty items but the dealer has been excellent.
I had Cayenne prior, the Macan is more fun and for what it is more nimble always nice to get back in the Macan after driving other cars.
It's been great for long runs get out feeling refreshed, and agree with the other post that the boot is s little smaller than expected.
Great car and it will be two years old in July the longest time I've kept a car, it's quite hard to think what would replace it other than the same again.
I had Cayenne prior, the Macan is more fun and for what it is more nimble always nice to get back in the Macan after driving other cars.
It's been great for long runs get out feeling refreshed, and agree with the other post that the boot is s little smaller than expected.
Great car and it will be two years old in July the longest time I've kept a car, it's quite hard to think what would replace it other than the same again.
If you actually want a family car then imo its not a patch on the Cayenne.... by comparison its cramped in the back, has none of the rear seat flexibility, small boot, cramped drivers footwell, has much stodgier gloopy steering feel, interior feels much cheaper, and when I was given one as a loaner for a few days in place of my Cayenne Turbo I really missed the height adjustable suspension and overall feeling of well-being. It felt like a jacked up hatchback frankly. My wife also thought it was pointless.
So personally I cant see what all the fuss is about but it seems like owners of them like them well enough.
So personally I cant see what all the fuss is about but it seems like owners of them like them well enough.
Relatively speaking the Macan is Porsche's "hot hatch".
Feels surprisingly nimble on the road, is fun to drive, goes like stink and has very little usable space inside but usually enough to get by if you don't have children.
I agree with ZeroH's comments, the Cayenne is far better value for money if you're looking for a family car with 4 full seats + luggage. I find that even the Cayenne is not exactly spacious inside compared to an A4 Avant or A6/Skoda Superb.
Feels surprisingly nimble on the road, is fun to drive, goes like stink and has very little usable space inside but usually enough to get by if you don't have children.
I agree with ZeroH's comments, the Cayenne is far better value for money if you're looking for a family car with 4 full seats + luggage. I find that even the Cayenne is not exactly spacious inside compared to an A4 Avant or A6/Skoda Superb.
I can only recommend a test drive. The Macan is a joy to drive when compared to its peers. It has a very supple ride and offers an impressively agile handling compared to its peers. Where the Cayenne feels like a truck compared to it - in terms of ride, handling and gearbox. Macan downsides are the interior materials (you need to option it up) and space which both a class below what the Cayenne offers (and the electric steering wich has a strange feel as all of these systems). It is the only SUV I'd ever consider.
ETA: This is all based on driving a Macan Turbo and a Cayenne S
ETA: This is all based on driving a Macan Turbo and a Cayenne S
Edited by Dr S on Tuesday 15th March 10:56
I have had a Cayenne 3.0d for 5 years - family duties and long-haul trips - and it's been superb.
Currently have a high spec Macan Diesel 'S' on loan, so it's an interesting comparison.
I wouldn't say it's that much smaller. Yes, the Cayenne looks and feels bigger next to it, but the Macan is still a practical size for most purposes.
My first impressions are that it is much more car-like and sportier to drive, with superior performance, handling and economy. Ride feels very good, but this one has 21" wheels on Pirelli P-Zeros and, despite Air & PASM, feels a touch fidgety on some UK roads. From Cayenne experience, I think 20" on 'all seasons' would give a more relaxed ride.
Inevitably, the big consideration is the options list. You can create a mighty impressive vehicle, but £20ks of options is easily consumed.
One point; spoke to a chap at the OPC and he said the 'petrol' and 'diesel' Macans do feel like very different cars. My preference for this type of vehicle would normally be 'diesel', but anyone compared both?
Currently have a high spec Macan Diesel 'S' on loan, so it's an interesting comparison.
I wouldn't say it's that much smaller. Yes, the Cayenne looks and feels bigger next to it, but the Macan is still a practical size for most purposes.
My first impressions are that it is much more car-like and sportier to drive, with superior performance, handling and economy. Ride feels very good, but this one has 21" wheels on Pirelli P-Zeros and, despite Air & PASM, feels a touch fidgety on some UK roads. From Cayenne experience, I think 20" on 'all seasons' would give a more relaxed ride.
Inevitably, the big consideration is the options list. You can create a mighty impressive vehicle, but £20ks of options is easily consumed.
One point; spoke to a chap at the OPC and he said the 'petrol' and 'diesel' Macans do feel like very different cars. My preference for this type of vehicle would normally be 'diesel', but anyone compared both?
I was loaned a nicely specced 2ltr version by my local OPC for a few days while my 997 was having some work done and I was very impressed. Managed to fit 2 adults in the back and 2 dogs in the boot easily. Even though I wouldn't buy this version the 2 ltr engine coped very well for the size of the car, only a tiny bit of lag but was comfortable on a long motorway run.
Have also driven the turbo version which would be the one to go for if I was choosing, it's comfortable and quiet when it needs to be but for that type of the car the engine is something else.
Have had the latest Cayenne on loan too, believe it was the 3.0d v6, was suprised at how nimble it felt given the size of it. It does feel so much more bigger than the Macan and I actually prefered the interior of the Macan, maybe because it felt more enclosed
Have also driven the turbo version which would be the one to go for if I was choosing, it's comfortable and quiet when it needs to be but for that type of the car the engine is something else.
Have had the latest Cayenne on loan too, believe it was the 3.0d v6, was suprised at how nimble it felt given the size of it. It does feel so much more bigger than the Macan and I actually prefered the interior of the Macan, maybe because it felt more enclosed
I have a petrol Turbo which will be 2 years old in July and I love it. I will be getting Macan 2 in July which is a GTS.
It depends on your needs but as I only have 1 teenager so it makes sense for me. The cayenne is too big, 911 or cayman too small so this does the job perfectly. We recently tried a Cayenne and my wife didn't like it compared to the macan. The DSG gearbox is superb and makes it a great all round car. Try one!
It depends on your needs but as I only have 1 teenager so it makes sense for me. The cayenne is too big, 911 or cayman too small so this does the job perfectly. We recently tried a Cayenne and my wife didn't like it compared to the macan. The DSG gearbox is superb and makes it a great all round car. Try one!
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