NEW Porsche Macan GTS review: Steve Sutcliffe drives the fastest Macan on sale | Auto Express
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- Steve Sutcliffe drives the new, 2021 Porsche Macan GTS - is this the best hot SUV you can buy?
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Porsche has revamped the Macan for 2021, and we put Steve Sutcliffe behind the wheel of the all-new, range-topping GTS model to find out if the hot SUV can still mix it with the best. The new GTS replaces the Macan Turbo as the hottest variant of Porsche's baby SUV, and packs the firepower to warrant the badge. A 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 motor sends 434bhp and 550Nm of torque to all four wheels, bringing the car from 0-62mph in just 4.3 seconds. Our man Sutcliffe puts the facelifted model to the test.
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For those wondering between X3MC and Macan GTS…
X3MC = faster, wilder, very harsh suspension for a daily driver, more tech features and standard creature comforts, spacious interior.
Macan GTS = fun, more refined engine/suspension to remain planted when pushed around tight corners but comfy/compliant the rest of time, less spacious for tall adults/teens in rear seats than X3MC, more $, but, hey, it’s a Porsche! - Prestige ;-)
The sweet point in all aspects, IMHO, goes to the X3 M40i.
Great to see Steve Sutcliffe nack on the channel. I love his reviews!
This may be controversial to some...but im going to go ahead and say it anyways....Steve Sutcliffe, to me, you are probably the best car reviewer there is out there. Dare i even say, better than Chris Harris.
Your just as good, focused, informative, professional, knowledgeable and clear as you were when you were writing for autocar.
I know you prob wont but i do hope you read this message just so you know how much of a good job you are doing! Keep it up.
+1. .. No question; Mr. Steve Sutcliffe is a tier-one auto journalist working today. .. Cheers! .. Vail, Colorado
I've always wondered what the "painted air vent slats" in the configurator would look like... Well wonder no more... uncheck! haha! great car otherwise!! Thanks Steve, awesome as usual!
Cheap looking!
@@BF1GUN agreed! Not a fan at all...
Roger that!
lol I don't think anyone actually orders those options
Great review Steve! I ordered one a few months ago. Have gone for all black with carbon interior, GT steering wheel, sunroof, and loads of other extra specs - can't wait!
Nice GTS. Steve Sutcliffe - one of the best car reviewers 👏🏻
Thanks Steve, great review as usual.I bought my first Macan in part on the back of your very complimentary comments of the first Macan you drove way back when. Just a possible point of annoyance with Porsche; why have they decided to remove the "GTS" embroidery from the rear seat headrests ? Surely it could not be a huge saving for such an obvious visual element ?
At aged 64, I can recall a magazine article titled Cat v Commando, in which a Norton Commando 850 took 13 seconds to hit 100 MPH and a V12 E-type Jag took 17 seconds. How things have moved on ! I only have a turbo diesel hatch but my pretty average 1000cc V-twin bike does it in about 7 and a half.
Love reviews from people who know what they’re talking about. Great motor just wish I could afford one.
More of Steve Sutcliffe please!
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The New Macan GTS looks even better than the Model It replaces
God he’s good at car reviews! My top 3 for sure including Mr Harris & Mr Catchpole…. And Mr metcalfe. Top 4
Mr. Metcalfe? Goodness no. Add Mr. Rory Reid instead.
@@TuvingtonD Rory is awesome agreed…. My Metcalfe is the Godfather though!
Long live the Brits!
Amen. Father.
I personally think Steve's the best. Im going off Harris, not sure why, Steve just seems so much more focused regarding reviews.
Excellent Steve, as usual
Buzzing to get mine! Traded in my GT4 as now have 2 kids so let’s hope it fills the gap!
Great thing about the new GTS is that in addition to the fact that it takes over for the Turbo in terms of power (by utilizing the old Turbo engine, which was roughly equivalent to the 440hp Turbo PP from a few years ago), it also carries over the sporty chassis of the GTS trim (air suspension, lowered ride height, etc) *AND improves* upon it by stiffening the front and rear suspension by 10-15%. Add that to all the other standard GTS goodies like PSE as standard and the GTS styling, and it’s pretty much the perfect CUV (minus the new front and rear bumpers which are a small step backwards imo).
The Turbo Perf Pack is still the most powerful Macan made yet and also has upgraded standard brakes (non ceramics) above the Macan Turbo… I have a white/red one with nearly every option except for the ceramics :) Its basically a Turbo S in all but name. I’m sure the next Turbo will have 500+ hp
@@charlielong turbo is gone - keep up
@@housydoing do you know how to read? Did you read what i said? I’m guessing not. Try again
@@charlielong aside from the brake difference you mentioned, hp is pretty close (-6 on the new GTS), although torque on the PP was way up there at 442 vs. 405 on the GTS. Performance, however, looks to be fairly identical. Same published top speeds at 169 and the new GTS actually inches ahead in published 0-60 by 0.1s if equipped with SC (4.1s 2022 GTS vs. 4.2s for the Turbo PP). The GTS also gains the stiffer suspension, plus you get all of the new tech goodies like newer PCM, larger screen, wireless Apple CarPlay, etc. Not a bad package at all.
You seem to have forgotten the Macan Turbo Performance Package, which is still the most powerful Macan produced yet. It has 440 hp vs 434 hp shown here. And it had almost every performance feature come standard (minus carbon ceramics, which are unnecessary as the brakes are upgraded from the standard Turbo anyways)
6hp must make a real difference
@@justanotherguy972 the difference is in factuality. It is the most powerful, fastest Macan yet. And the standard equipment of that model makes a difference as well.
Edit: they also changed the name of this video to reflect that accuracy, by saying *on sale*
@@charlielong hey Charlie Brown, who cares?
So Glad I bought the Porsche 2018 GTS still holding its value like has not gone done at all in value since I bought it 1 1/2 Years ago. Its fast it rides like its on rails and even though I have the 375 HP on my GTS nothing that a Cobb Short Tune cant bump it up to 445 HP in a hurry and its still fantastic. Plus it does have off Road mode which is good to have when you happen to get yourself in a pinch if you need to raise the height and protect your chassis. I mean yes this thing does so many things very well.
we enjoy your reviews because your funny and honest. this or m50i from bmw? similar price range.
It’s just mega! Absolutely mega this car is
Good change, never really understood the point of having 4 ranges within the model. The interior update has transformed it, even though it was a simple alignment with the rest of their range.
Enjoyed the video, great review 👍🏻
Pretty standard to have multiple trims. Honda has LX EX EXL Sport Touring. Toyota has LE XLE Limited Platinum. Mercedes has 350, 450, 53, 63 in the GLE. Bmw has 330, 340i, M3, M3 Comp. Acura has Base, tech, a spec and advanced. it's too many, for sure but it's unfortunately status quo
I own an X3M Competition, had it 3 years and change it next week. But, drove the Macan GTS about 4 months ago and actually loved the interior but could feel the drop in power over the X3M and if both had a race the Macan wouldn’t be anywhere close. X3M ride is harder but I like that, so it’s personal choice but if I had to choose it would be the X3M every time. It’s just ‘more’.
You buy the Macan GTS to be cast and sporty, if so, the X3M has 80bhp and 100nm more.
I love both, genuinely but of it is just for a comfy sporty car, as someone above said go the X3 M40i
still miss the 3.6l V6 from the first generation Turbo...good god this engine sounded so much better
Have you been in a new one at full throttle or just watched videos?
@@price9195 yes my family has a 2015 Macan Turbo and we would never ever give it away for the new one…even though the new one is a bit quicker and got the better infotainment/ interior but the engine sound is just so muted…it‘s just not worth it. if you can get an 2014/15 model for a good price don‘t hesitate, one of the best daily cars in my opinion.
one of my favorite vehicles gets even better.
Does anybody else think the interior red color looks cheap?
Yep looks like a econobox trim you would find on a mid 2000’s american car. The rest is great.
You just hate cuz you can’t afford one like I can
The coloured red air vents are an option that you don’t have to have, they don’t come as standard on the GTS
Somehow , somebody forget to paint the frontend. And wasted the paint on the dashboard.
What is that background music, please? 7:44
Fantastic car last of the line 👍
Nice to hear the ICE that has character than 4 wheels on a battery
Would love to see a comparison of Gen 1 GTS vs Gen 3 GTS. Not much difference I suspect, and Gen 1 sounds better.
Bought the F Pace SVR instead, no regrets! An extra 120bhp and bags more character, yes please!
Sutters you the Daddy 👏
Sir youre the best.
Have ordered a GTS but might not see it on my drive until 2023. I can wait
Mine coming in nov :)
2023 ? Has the dealer informed you have to wait so long?
Can you provide insights on the pricing you received? Anything under/over vs the Configurator? Thanks!
Jeez. Two years?
@@Magicrat999 I've spoken to two dealers who charge MSRP
I will own a Porsche one day and the Macan is the one for me , it’s a one car does it all , on road , off road , practical , fast and holds its value.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY MACAN!! FIRST TIME PORSCHE OWNER!!!
Same here, just ordered June to come.
I’m 70 years old I ordered this car since June and now it just arrive in time for my Christmas gift to myself, I’m so exciting to pick it up tomorrow, this my second Porsche for me, first was Cayenne S, enjoy it very much so.
Is it me or does this thing sound fantastic?
It does
There is no sound in the second half of this video, whether I watch it streaming or download it :(
No problems where I'm sitting.
Porsche, please stop painting air-con vents.
It’s optional. Spec it your way
@@lappu911 ya i know it's an option. it's super ugly and Porsche shouldn't allow it
@@qatartube agreed! but I would take it much further down: Porsche should not be building these cars at all - it is greed and nothing else. I also dislike their anti reflective windscreens: they are ugly and as ugly as Renault used to
That's an optional spec but yeah looks horrible.
This is a great car 😃👍. I can't wait to see what the next generation EV version will look like 🙂. Thank you for giving us these detailed reviews ;).
So true. The EV treatment on an already excellent car? I can’t wait to see it.
@@AliKhan513 Let's hope not. EV=dull
why do you take your eyes off the road, when using the drive selector mode (4:54 & 5:29) you say you don't need to?
Good review btw!
what about the x3m competition？
For those wondering between X3MC and Macan GTS…
X3MC = faster, wilder, very harsh suspension for a daily driver, more tech features and standard creature comforts, spacious interior.
Macan GTS = fun, more refined engine/suspension to remain planted when pushed around tight corners but comfy/compliant the rest of time, less spacious for tall adults/teens in rear seats than X3MC, more $, but, hey, it’s a Porsche! - Prestige ;-)
The sweet point in all aspects, IMHO, goes to the X3 M40i.
When is the EV version coming?
This GTS or RSQ3?
The ultimate Daily.
hate the 'fake blackout grill' look to make it look like it has one big grill....
Get it in a dark colored you won't notice that feature.
This or an RS4 with the same engine.?
Those red vents in the interior look so hokey it looks like some kid did it to his Civic. Really stupid looking.
Best daily driver ever
0:07 but it’s not really a “3rd gen” though is it, it’s basically the 2nd facelift of the 1st gen Macan
All that black plastic is horrible on the front. Sounds good.
Bmw x4 40i LCI ❤️
I would never buy a red car unless it’s a Macan gts with black wheels.
Too many rich moms have watered down Porsche suv so the red brings the manliness back.
The new UK standard should be 0-20mph as per our laws
Wow this is the top version and its as fast as a Tesla model 3 long range, not even the performance. Will they bring out a even faster version?
The GTS with sport chrono does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. The same time as a Y Performance. The Y will lose performance numbers due to a battery being depleted, the GTS will not. The GTS also has far much more firepower across ALL power bands, the Y Performance does not. The GTS will murder the Y Performance in any type of race, including on a track. I am not an EV hater and own one. But a lot of EV performance is overstated......and utterly boring (at least for now).
Why does this sound better than an F8 tributo ? 🤔
It looks like the grill has been ripped off.
Order now for 2023
In almost every place in the world, the idea of going quickly to a hundred miles an hour is utterly meaningless and useless.
Sigh…this old chestnut. The reason it matters is that cars that can do it, do all the other things required of them, equally well. It’s a benchmark, not a challenge.
Those Red accents in the interior look Horrid,like somebody painted them themselves...Not like Porsche at all !!
I agree,its like out of a Renault that a 17 year old would drive ,so low rent
Nice car but I prefer the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in this class. Much faster and much better looking in my opinion.
Great car but the black plastic nose job is a large backward step in looks. Red air vents are a bit red light boudoir.
Come on Porch my RAM has a 8 speed transmission. You could at least put a 8 speed on the GTS.
Have you ever driven a PDK transmission?
What the ...k for ?
The X3 M will wipe the floor with that. Performance it ain"t got.
“Wipe the floor?” The X3MC is an awesome vehicle. It does 0-60 in .2 seconds quicker than a Macan and .2 quicker in the quarter mile. That is not even noticeable. What is noticeable is the ride quality and craftsmanship between the two. And that, unlike their performance numbers, ain’t close. Porsche wins in a landslide. And if you put these two cars on a track, the Macan wins. If had the same track time as a fricken Cayman GT4. Like I said before, X3MC is amazing. But let’s be real here.
The X3M Comp clocks at 3.6 to 60 as BMW downgrade. I have one and the quickest I’ve had is 3.5 to 60.
There’s no R in Macan, it’s Macan not Macarn 🤦🏻♂️ do you have pecans or pecarns?
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Porsche doesn't stand behind the quality of their vehicles. The transfer case on my 2015 Macan S has failed twice now in only 27,000 miles. This is a known issue which caused Porsche to extend their warranty to 7 ys. Their "improved" transfer case lasted only 2 years 2 months and 9,000 miles. I am out of warranty by 6 weeks and Porsche turns their back on problem and sticks me for $3,200 repair. Don't buy a Porsche w/o extended warranty for entire length of time you expect to own it. #1 rated warranty company - Endurance - won't even sell coverage on Macan. That should tell Porsche and all potential buyers something. Customer experience is far from an expected premium car brand experience.
That's true . I have an oil leak issue and they can't even properly identify its origin. 2020 Macan here
I read your comments with interest. I have a 2016 Macan S Diesel, the transfer box went last month at 70,000 miles. They replaced the unit telling me I had a new 7 year warranty on the replacement. I shall check this tomorrow. I live in Switzerland and often drive backwards and forwards to the UK, hence the high mileage but I do get 40 mpg which I find incredible for such a vehicle. Apart from the transfer box problem, which Porsche fixed with no argument, I cannot praise the Macan enough. But your comments are heeded, wouldn’t you think they would fix the design fault and then give you a new unit rather than just replace a faulty unit with another of the same design which seems to be the case. Not good.
@@amrelnaggar4454 My understanding is that the oil leak is a common issue and very expensive to repair. There are videos online talking about the oil leaks
@@mvmallinson My Macan S has now been in dealership for repair for 6 weeks. The transfer case was replaced (for 2nd time) during this time and I now have error codes and am told I have 7 modules that are not coded correctly. They are waiting on 3 modules to replace in hopes the other 4 can be recoded once the 3 are replaced. Cost is $4,900 for 3. I sure hope all 7 wont need replacing. My bill is already over $8k. For a car with only 27000 miles the issues are frustrating and disappointing. I plan to replace the car once it gets out of dealer service department. No more Porsches, Audi, or VW for me. BMW will get my new business . The Macan was a joy for its first 7 years but now the joy is gone and I don't feel it will be reliable any longer.
@@Michael-ub9jb Your experiences concern me, thank you for sharing. Hmmmm………I think I’ll sell before it gets to 7 years old. Maybe we expect too much these days. Time to go electric perhaps.
Not having a turbo s badge matters... You can charge more for that badge.... I'm only interested in turbo cars.... Preferably turbo s.... I mean, Porsche is literally the king of up selling people on features and they didn't think a badge matters?
I dont get it, whos buying these CUVs???
Why not just buy a cayman or 911? This is the new mommy mobile.
„Porsch“… 🙄🙄🙄
It looks much worse than before, the first gen was the best looking!
Why do all these car reviewers sound like Porsche salesman?
As someone who recently purchased a Macan GTS and has gotten into the brand, it’s because they are that good. I’ve had Audi and Mercedes and they don’t even come close to the handling dynamics or driver feeling.
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by
reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated
central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down
all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From
2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as
exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox
oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no
investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even
created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. "Bundesabgasbespaßungsverbot" in German. :-/
It's a little too slow in a straight line tbh. GLC, model y, x3. All faster but less premium
Faster but rubbish handling, not all about straight line speed. Macan GTS superior
It's not the fastest version imo... The x3 and the GLC have 510 hp, the next Macan Turbo (if there is one) will probably bridge the gap, just like the new Panamera and Cayenne Turbo S did with the x5/m5/amg63 (going from 550 hp to 630 hp). Despite the lower power output I suspect that this Macan GTS might keep up with a x3 M on a track
@@user-el5hk7ex5k well if you check zeperfs the x3m competition (and the GLC Amg) have a track index of 154/155 vs the track index of 140 of the old Macan Turbo PP. The track index depends on the laptimes on different tracks, the higher the better. The x3m seems to be faster than the old Turbo PP, so I think that x3m (or the Mercedes) would be quite a challenge to the Macan GTS, which is 70 hp down on power.
It does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. Porsche always sandbags their numbers. 3.5 has been demonstrated by multiple reporters.
You need a different reviewer. His voice is too soft, his language too wordy and repeating points already noted. I had to give this one a thumbs down. It just seem too dull in the Porsche world of one of the most highly rated SUV's in the world because of build quality and performance.
I think you're missing the point. Mr Sutcliffe I think gets across perfectly how capable the Macan GTS is in real world situations and how that's accomplished with no drama whatsoever. However, if he were reviewing a Caterham, I would expect him to be a little more animated.
Steve is one of the most respected motoring journalists in the UK. What he says matters to me. If you're not sure of his ability then watch his recent Bedford hot lap in the Cayman GT4 (PDK).
I'll stand by what I've said. I've had over 50 years experience listening to these reviewers and doing extensive research myself. If you like his content and approach fine but I don't and stand by what I've said on this matter.
Such a wonderful SUV... makes the most money for Porsche... and yet they want to stop building it in favor of the EV version. What a brutally terrible mistake! The rest of the world still wants to buy them. And of course, liberal idiots think 100% electric vehicles will be managed by human beings to be more "green" in some way. Conservation of energy, vs. the idiots in the world. Battery technology just isn't there yet. Recycling has not been arranged ahead of this. Mandating this is just absurd.
Cars without a purpose...Porsche carries on with its identity crisis...with trademark bits of its royal cars (911, Cayman, Boxster...) ending up watered down, cheapened and slapped on these porky purposeless vehicles. It would like to be still a sports car company but sadly it is not one anymore regardless if it still builds sport cars or not.
Sounds like you have never driven a Macan GTS.