Great to see these higher end vehicles being driven in Canada’s ‘real world’ conditions! Having fun on a ‘snow day’😏! Great info for the first time buyers!
THE GREATEST AND MOST ACCURATE REVIEW - I just bought an exact car, and this is my third basic Macan as I cannot afford the S - but, with the extra upgraded horse power it is good enough for the Pacific Northwest.
Thanks for the winter driving tips! I just got a Macan S, its a blast to drive and yes it is very pretty. It’s my first Porsche and will eventually replace my Range Rover Evoque.
This particular unit was provided by Porsche for testing, so it would have had those winter tires mounted on the factory wheels. If I owned one I would definitely have two separate sets and just swap them over.
Awesome review.. I have a 2021 macan and I love it.. the only down side for me will be no remote start but I can always get an aftermarket replacement for it 😂
Hey Justin, great video. My wife has a '23 Macan and we've been wondering about the lack of a winter mode and now I know why. Wondering though how and when did you decide to use the Offroad mode when driving in the snow and under what conditions, especially since the torque split is always adjusting in the standard mode. The manual doesn't really go into this that I could find. This system seems like a cool trickle down from rally racing. Thanks!
Hey there So I've driven a lot of AWD porsches in the snow (even a lot of it), and honestly, I almost never use it other than to try it out. It's so good in its 'auto' setting that there's rarely need for the 'off-road' mode unless you're in something pretty extreme / risky / challenging / or a driver who really really wants to limit wheelspin and drive cautiously. I don't think most 'Porsche driver' types will find need to turn 'offroad' on in the snow, more throttle solves most issues! It's a lovely setup indeed Happy motoring (PS, comments above based on good winter tires being mounted!)
I have a Macan GTS and live in Northwest CT. I bought this SUV as I have 3 other Porsche vehicles and wanted an SUV that drives like my 911’s. I drive to Vermont every weekend and even with four dedicated 20 inch snows the vehicle is not great in the snow. I think being staggered wheels may be an issue but this is what dealer recommended. I will try the off road button but I just don’t have confidence driving my Macan in the snow.
I am one of those conquest shoppers. Looking into the base model. Can you talk more about what are the paddle shifters and how to and when to use them?
Cool! With your hands at 9 and 3 on the wheel, the paddle shifters would just behind the tips of your fingers. You can shift into drive and just drive, like a regular automatic, using the paddle shifters is completely optional. There's no situation in which you are required to use them. If you want to, you can use them to override the transmission choices and shift gears when you like. You click the right paddle to shift up, for instance from second to third year. You use the left paddle to shift down, 4th tho 3rd for instance. The gear shifts are very responsive and happen very quickly. Paddle shifting is a great way to experience full control over the transmission. Some people use them for sporty driving, others may use them for added control on snow and ice. Mostly they're a novelty, but a very entertaining one you'll probably enjoy. You can click away at them and see how the vehicle responds anytime you like. It's impossible to select the wrong gear, and you can't hurt the engine, it would just deny the shift. Best advice is to just get out and play with it. Have fun, Porsche has this transmission nailed, it's a lot of fun. Enjoy!
Fine car but I'm curious to hear your impression of the 6-cyl S model - which doesn't cost too much more - and if the upgrade may be the better performance value.
some scenes reveal that driving while it's snowing, can be hazardous at night. Because I'm seeing snow build up on the headlights at an incredibly fast rate... imagine driving through a snow storm at night on a freeway, no place to safely pull over and your headlights become useless?
How would you compare this base macan with an alfa romeo stelvio veloce, driving, acceleration, handling, braking, steering feel, interior quality (considering you have driven a stelvio) trying to decide between the two. Stelvio is a better deal in this crazy market, but I like the porsche a little better.
Justin - I have a mercedes C43 and I've replaced 2 rims due to the crap roads in Toronto and stiff suspension. Would you think this would ride better on choppy city roads ?
How new of a C43? I've always found the AMG stuff to ride HARD on our roads. The Macan is much softer-- sporty, but without the crashing. I found it a really ideal balance as an enthusiastic driver who does a lot of Highway and backroads, ie, comfort matters Hope that helps!
If you think you need this extra and you have windows, mirrors, and eyes to look with and probably parking sensors included, something is seriously wrong…..
The mask was a job requirement at the time when a camera operator on board the vehicle. How do people not realize this, and how are people still whining about masks?
You're driving on winter tires but if you get all season? Good luck.. I've mecan and cayenne .. they're ok but NOT 🚫 confident winter driving..You want excellent winter SUV? Mercedes..
I’ve had BMWs, Lexus, bunch of jeeps and other cars and this is the MOST fun and fast car I’ve ever owned. You must drive something really special to make such a stupid comment like that.
@@SimonDuLac i've had BMWs, Audi's and Porshces. if you think this is the most fun and fast car, you've only driven shit boxes 🤣 are you captain 328i? driving around in your 4 bangers? also Lexus's aren't engaging to drive. they are reliable and more luxurious that toyota's "this is the fastest car i've ever driven" yea go drive a V8 or a I6 with a good turbo, sit down poor boy
@@JustinPritchard Thank you Justin, and I agree. Solo or not, why is the mask such a big deal to some of these people? Oh nooooo, you're being a decent human being! Well shucks!
Bought a GTS early this Summer. My first Porsche at 54 years old. Hoping for a white East Tennessee winter this year so I can try it out. Cheers!
Great to see these higher end vehicles being driven in Canada’s ‘real world’ conditions! Having fun on a ‘snow day’😏! Great info for the first time buyers!
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks everyone!!
Excellent winter review! I liked learning about the AWD and power-off warm air circulation.
Another great review Justin! Covered all kinds of things I didn't know about this vehicle, and I thought I heard it all!
Love to hear that. Always trying to make sure the viewer has fun and learns something new. Cheers from Sudbury Ontario!
Nice review, also happy to see this thing going in the snow .
Thanks-- I was very happy to shoot it in the snow, never a bad time in a Macan on winters.
THE GREATEST AND MOST ACCURATE REVIEW - I just bought an exact car, and this is my third basic Macan as I cannot afford the S - but, with the extra upgraded horse power it is good enough for the Pacific Northwest.
Thanks for the winter driving tips! I just got a Macan S, its a blast to drive and yes it is very pretty. It’s my first Porsche and will eventually replace my Range Rover Evoque.
We ordered a Macan in Miami Blue with these same wheels....looks fantastic!
Great educational video Justin... Driving a 2016 S in Denver & Colorado ski country😊 Thanks
By the way, do you have a set of winter and summer tires and wheels, or are you just swapping the tires?
This particular unit was provided by Porsche for testing, so it would have had those winter tires mounted on the factory wheels. If I owned one I would definitely have two separate sets and just swap them over.
Awesome review.. I have a 2021 macan and I love it.. the only down side for me will be no remote start but I can always get an aftermarket replacement for it 😂
Good stuff here! I love Porsches.
Very quality review
Excellent Review. I just ordered 2022 Macan S. Thanks.
So have I 12 month wait how about you?
Great, detailed content. Thanks.
Awesome review thanks!
Please tell me did you drive on off-road mode in the snow love the video didn’t quite get whether you had it on or off
Nope, was in SPORT mode for most of the driving you saw here
Hey Justin, great video. My wife has a '23 Macan and we've been wondering about the lack of a winter mode and now I know why. Wondering though how and when did you decide to use the Offroad mode when driving in the snow and under what conditions, especially since the torque split is always adjusting in the standard mode. The manual doesn't really go into this that I could find. This system seems like a cool trickle down from rally racing. Thanks!
Hey there
So I've driven a lot of AWD porsches in the snow (even a lot of it), and honestly, I almost never use it other than to try it out.
It's so good in its 'auto' setting that there's rarely need for the 'off-road' mode unless you're in something pretty extreme / risky / challenging / or a driver who really really wants to limit wheelspin and drive cautiously. I don't think most 'Porsche driver' types will find need to turn 'offroad' on in the snow, more throttle solves most issues!
It's a lovely setup indeed
Happy motoring
(PS, comments above based on good winter tires being mounted!)
I have a Macan GTS and live in Northwest CT. I bought this SUV as I have 3 other Porsche vehicles and wanted an SUV that drives like my 911’s. I drive to Vermont every weekend and even with four dedicated 20 inch snows the vehicle is not great in the snow. I think being staggered wheels may be an issue but this is what dealer recommended. I will try the off road button but I just don’t have confidence driving my Macan in the snow.
I am one of those conquest shoppers. Looking into the base model. Can you talk more about what are the paddle shifters and how to and when to use them?
Cool! With your hands at 9 and 3 on the wheel, the paddle shifters would just behind the tips of your fingers.
You can shift into drive and just drive, like a regular automatic, using the paddle shifters is completely optional. There's no situation in which you are required to use them.
If you want to, you can use them to override the transmission choices and shift gears when you like. You click the right paddle to shift up, for instance from second to third year. You use the left paddle to shift down, 4th tho 3rd for instance.
The gear shifts are very responsive and happen very quickly. Paddle shifting is a great way to experience full control over the transmission. Some people use them for sporty driving, others may use them for added control on snow and ice.
Mostly they're a novelty, but a very entertaining one you'll probably enjoy. You can click away at them and see how the vehicle responds anytime you like.
It's impossible to select the wrong gear, and you can't hurt the engine, it would just deny the shift.
Best advice is to just get out and play with it. Have fun, Porsche has this transmission nailed, it's a lot of fun.
Enjoy!
Fine car but I'm curious to hear your impression of the 6-cyl S model - which doesn't cost too much more - and if the upgrade may be the better performance value.
Thanks, you'll have to stay tuned for that as I haven't driven it yet. Looking forward to it however!
some scenes reveal that driving while it's snowing, can be hazardous at night.
Because I'm seeing snow build up on the headlights at an incredibly fast rate... imagine driving through a snow storm at night on a freeway, no place to safely pull over and your headlights become useless?
How would you compare this base macan with an alfa romeo stelvio veloce, driving, acceleration, handling, braking, steering feel, interior quality (considering you have driven a stelvio) trying to decide between the two. Stelvio is a better deal in this crazy market, but I like the porsche a little better.
Does the center control stack provide haptic feedback? You demonstrated an audible feedback, but does it vibrate?
No, no vibration if I recall.
what tires are on this macan? factory tired or winter tires??
This is on dedicated winters, not sure which type though! Highly highly recommend a good set. Machine is a beast with the grip.
@@JustinPritchardthanks for the info. I ordered a porsche winter tire set and excited to mount it and drive the car on snow soon
I think I’d rather have the cayenne if it’s roomier inside. Does this one have the thermally and noise insulated glass?
Justin - I have a mercedes C43 and I've replaced 2 rims due to the crap roads in Toronto and stiff suspension. Would you think this would ride better on choppy city roads ?
How new of a C43?
I've always found the AMG stuff to ride HARD on our roads. The Macan is much softer-- sporty, but without the crashing. I found it a really ideal balance as an enthusiastic driver who does a lot of Highway and backroads, ie, comfort matters
Hope that helps!
I’ve never seen snow !!!!!!
come to Sudbury where I live, any time between October and May-- we have plenty to look at!
Wouldve loved to see this with a GTS that has PTV+ but all season tires vs winter boots.. great review regardless
Thank you!
If you think you need this extra and you have windows, mirrors, and eyes to look with and probably parking sensors included, something is seriously wrong…..
nice mask tool
Two years later and you people are still whining about masks, make it make sense???
motor iz golfa hahahahah.alfa stelvi perfektan auto
Wearing a mask inside the Porsche? Talk about a contradiction in terms. Buddy
The mask was a job requirement at the time when a camera operator on board the vehicle. How do people not realize this, and how are people still whining about masks?
@@JustinPritchard Oh I see, commenting in a public forum is "whining".
You're driving on winter tires but if you get all season? Good luck..
I've mecan and cayenne .. they're ok but NOT 🚫 confident winter driving..You want excellent winter SUV? Mercedes..
not a fun car if you drive "aggressive" at all. this car is about as fast as the average car, so switching lanes and merging has its limitations
I’ve had BMWs, Lexus, bunch of jeeps and other cars and this is the MOST fun and fast car I’ve ever owned. You must drive something really special to make such a stupid comment like that.
@@SimonDuLac i've had BMWs, Audi's and Porshces. if you think this is the most fun and fast car, you've only driven shit boxes 🤣 are you captain 328i? driving around in your 4 bangers? also Lexus's aren't engaging to drive. they are reliable and more luxurious that toyota's "this is the fastest car i've ever driven" yea go drive a V8 or a I6 with a good turbo, sit down poor boy
@@10essee10titanssounds like you only drive cars in a straight line
@@10essee10titans I drive the base model and can assure you that I am not poor. 👍👍👍
@@Cityofemeralds then you just like to drive like normal traffic which is fine 👍👍 please be sure to stay in the right lane
a well known gold digger mistress car
Waiting for the Macan EV. Not this old tech.
Mask by himself in car , come on man ! End this nonsense.
This video is months old. The mask was a job requirement when in car with camera operator. How are you people *still* whining about masks???
@@JustinPritchard Thank you Justin, and I agree. Solo or not, why is the mask such a big deal to some of these people? Oh nooooo, you're being a decent human being! Well shucks!