2023 GTS owner since new. 100% on everything you said. One thing this will do that the cars you are comparing it to can't do is go down a rough, dirt trail to your favorite camping spot. Another is tow the equivalent of it's weight. It's such a versatile vehicle. I have broke 30mpg on a 400 mile trip staying under 70mph and driving it like a sane person, but that's not as much fun as taking an occasional romp.
I drove a GTS for 7 years. Handling pushed the limits of physics for an SUV (w/ PTV). Built like a vault/tank. On my way to a G80 xdrive. Thx for the review.
I am so happy they are still making the GTS! One of my favourite all round Porsche's. Loving the analogue dials too and the engagement for an SUV. Like a Golf R even more matured and grown up to a point. Great review as always Joe 😊
I have a 2023 GTS and love it. It’s a great companion for my 4RS. So much so that I’ve just placed another order for a new GTS - best all-round car for daily use and practical fun
I recently did a 3 day Porsche tuition and track day experience here in Australia. During one of the breaks I jumped in the back seat of a Macan GTS driven by one of the race car drivers/coaches for a couple of quick laps of the GP Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park. I figured it would be a pretty squishy lap in an SUV after me doing lap after lap in my 911. But FMD, I couldn’t believe how he threw that Macan around that track. I was seriously impressed at the performance, handling, and braking. So that was a bit over three months ago, I just picked up a brand new sensational Macan GTS in Crayon. I had a good look around at all the competition just make sure I was buying the right thing, nothing else came close.
My father got one recently as a retirement present to himself. I get to drive it time to time and it’s absolutely amazing. Never thought a SUV could handle and be so fun!
@@ScottPC My dad retired from medicine in 2005. Has owned many great cars over the years. He is 81, now drives a VW T-Roc R-Line. My mum is almost 79, drives a Mini Countryman Cooper, her 3rd.
Love love love my 22 GTS….no glass dash, and great handling . I spec’d it to the moon as it was to be my 911 on stilts…look and feel inside is a wonderful place to be. Jump in my M3 if I need sedan like performance. Prefer both for what they are. The best SUV on the planet for sport, yet comfortable driving. You nailed it.
I don't have a GTS but got a Macan S recently. My sights were more on S4 and m340i as I'm not an SUV guy, but 2 x very young children, a lower back not being what it use to, a love for Porsche and the arrival of the EV one encouraged me to test drive one... I signed the line right there and then. Feels like the best car based decision I have made yet... I love it! Glad you did too, you just reinforced all my thoughts about the car. 👍
I recently got my first footsteps into the Porsche World with a new Macan T. At 52 years of age I’ve only driven VW GTI’s and VW R’s my entire life. So the Macan was natural progression. I absolutely love everything about it. The T does have the base engine but the top suspension you would find on this GTS. My T that I got with air suspension and torque vectoring + was already out of my price range so the GTS at exactly $31k more here in Vancouver for an inch bigger wheel and much much much bigger and better engine was not in the cards. I hope they keep the petrol version for a few more years at least so that I can then make my next natural progression in the car world to a GTS in a few years. Thanks for this fresh video and love your content and your genuine reviews. Cheers from Vancouver!
This car is on a "fast BMW 3 Series" Level of performance and fun on a backroad. Amazing SUV, absolutely lovely how natural it all feels when you push it. I'd go as far as to say this is the single best handling SUV ever made.
Joe your reviews are some of the best on TH-cam, up there with Harry’s Garage. I had a Macan GTS for three years and as you say they are a great car, so many lazy comments on forums about it’s an SUV. I sold it and bought a m3 touring with ceramics and ultimate in black after your review and Harrys review. As you say the low speed ride is a bit busy, but the specialness, looks and performance and fun are a different level, no regrets (maybe the seats). The car came on Pirelli corsa which I have now swapped out for ps4s which has transformed the wet grip and removed aquaplanning. Great review.
The ride is pretty firm on pot holes roads, particularly at low speed. Once it’s up and running the ride is good and provides great control. Worth getting a test drive and see whether you think it’s worth the harsh low speed ride, for me the performance, handling and looks are def the way to go over any suv, regardless of how good the Macan GTS is
Excellent review Joe. Have kept my Macan Turbo (3.6 V6) for 6 years and it's a great daily. Winter tyres from 1 December make it a great option for touring France and Italy in ski season. Will be looking for a new one very soon!
Such a rad car. Was debating getting a GTS or S, but couldn't get my hands on one easily. So I went with the X3 M40i due to it being available and am super happy, but I always wonder what it'd be like to live with a performance Macan.
I drove a 911 Targa GTS near the Germany Austria border last month and a dude with a Macan GTS went past and gave me thumbs up. I don't know who you are but that was legit bro. Drive safe, wherever you are👍
Great review Joe 👍 Had a gts Macan and then had a vorsprung rs4. Owned both for a year each, can’t fault them as a package however major problems with both. Macan had a new transfer box within 10,000 miles, then the pan roof leaked and behind the dash filled with water. Rs4, fuel pump went, then the DRC had major faults kept leaking which lead to damper issues, final nail in the coffin was an exhaust actuator went, Audi wouldn’t cover it under warranty a rather large bill and the car went. Loved both cars and wish I had a better experience with both. Porsche dealers were fantastic, Audi was a total nightmare.
Was the Macan a 1st gen? Transfer box is a known, common issue for those. Mine is a 2nd gen, so I'm hoping yours wasn't. The pano roof problem is also the reason I went for one with a normal roof lol.
I have a late model 2020 Macan Turbo which has the same power and so on as this GTS. Phenomenal daily but I put a set of Pirelli All Seasons on last November and havehad them put back on this weekend as you can't trust summer tyres in heavy rain or when it starts to get cold!!
Excellent review Joe…I bought a highly specked Macan S in 2023. Air suspension,18 way seats, thermal glass and full leather. Absolutely love it…it will see this 75 year old out.
That’s almost my exact spec. Had it 18 months. It’s the best SUV I’ve ever driven. Had the same concerns buying a late cycle model. I don’t regret it. Got my name down for a new Cayenne but I’m going off the idea and will keep it a bit longer. The GTS is perfect if you don’t mind limited rear leg room.
@@alexabbott5115 I heard one Porsche board member announced in June that 2026 was the last year, but who knows. I also heard that in order to meet EU regulations, too much change would have to go into the car and VW isn't going to make the investment. Again, who knows...
Excellent reviewJoe,I've had the Macan GTS from new now for 6 months. Brilliant all rounder and very capable. I've been hoping you would do a detailed review on the GTS Agree with every aspect from the positives and negatives . Spot on 👌
Found the RS4 Evo review where I first seen it "Along with this generation of RS4 came a new 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, co-developed with Porsche. Aside from its implementation in the RS4 and RS5, this specific V6 is also found in Porsche’s Cayenne S and Panamera S, as well as the updated Macan Turbo." Macan Turbo was essentially the GTS last minor revision.
@@gdubyadubya8961 Other than the 911, Boxster and Cayman, all the engines are tweeked VW / Audi engines, not true Porsche engines. True Porsche engines are flat 6 boxter engines.
@@alastairorr6318 Porsche have developed several v6 and v8 engines over the years. What are you talking about? Btw….the flat 6 is a “boxer” engine. Not boxter lol
Joe What a fantastic review and thank you because this is the car we bought back in February 2024 GTS in Crayon we ran and Audi RSQ3 for 4 yrs and we shopped about,Audi BMW Land Rover BUT The Macan GTS just kept tapping us on the shoulder And to watch your review it’s so spot on Porsche seriously cannot stop making this. To answer one of your questions yes you can get a deal with Porsche, plus if you spec these right the residual value is good compared to other German brands or vehicles of its capabilities. We picked ours up in Sheffield so the drive back to Cambridge with was fantastic. Sad I know but we always name our cars😅 but our lad always gets to name them, now he’s 13 I said Harry what we calling this one then. Well dad as it’s built like a tank and as you’ve destroyed everything on the motorway I think we best call her Fury 😳👍🏼👍🏼😎 These cars are mega thanks again for this review Best wishes Dave Lou & Harry
Quite funny that I have a similar story, in that I’m from London and got the best build slot and 5% discount deal from Porsche Cambridge 😆. Well worth the collection and return home in - what a great car!!
great review as always Joe! I have had my '24 Macan GTS for 1 month now and absolutely love it. Had it tinted and ceramic coat/PPF'd - and also did a matte PPF on the interior console buttons/screen - game-changer in terms of reducing the glare/fingerprints! Highly recommend to anyone considering this great vehicle
100% agree with you on matte/stealth PPF for interior. Planned ahead and had it done the day after collection for my 2024 GTS - not only does it negate glare, fingerprints, scratches,etc but it makes the cabin look much more clean and upmarket. Perfect finish for me.
GTS is the sweet spot in the market, glad to see they are continuing it Hopefully will pick up a second hand one in a few years (can’t justify young kids wrecking it currently)
I ran the previous gen 3.6tt model with the updated infotainment etc. great car. Rides well. Sounds great and drives like a hot hatch. Do love the gen 2 GTS / Turbo.
I have a 2021 Turbo and not keen on the EV model. I am tempted to get a new GTS as it will be the last of the petrol generation. It is possible to lower the ride hight manually (it lowers automatically over 75 mph) which further improves handling. Also love the Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB). I think it is possible that these machines will be sought after in the years ahead.
Lucky enough to have purchased the GTS back in April this year, a 2022 72 Plate. Fantastic car, can’t wait to start driving it more as I’ve only done 800 miles in 7 months.. it’s a sexy metallic blue
Hi. We have a 2023 GTS and a 2022 S. The GTS has lower profile tire and bigger wheels. Thus, a slightly firmer ride and modestly better handling. Neither my wife or I can detect a significant degree in acceleration. I have had the GTS on track. Astonishing, on all season tires, how well this handles on our local track. It puts a smile on my face, even on a short trip to the grocery!
When I was choosing my first car in my life back in 2021, I was deciding between a Macan GTS and a BMW M550i because they were in a similar price range. I test-drove both and both felt amazing to me. Finally, I decided to go with BMW because I wanted that extra 2-cylinder and a little bit faster and a sedan style and I thought I would keep this car forever. But at this point, I kinda regret it as I'm getting married and probably having a baby in the near coming years. BMW is great but I always feel like Macan is just more reliable and suitable for a family car. To this day, I am still thinking about getting a Porsche I guess that's the magic of this brand.
I am replacing my 2015 Macan Turbo with a 2024 Macan GTS. Absolutely love this car as our family vacation drive car. And I have ever only used the "normal mode" when cruising on the highway. Else it will always be in sports mode 😉
Luv da shirt! Big time fan of your content here in Vancouver! Great to see a fresh review of the Macan. It seems like years since the last proper review of this beautiful car. Much appreciated homie! 🇨🇦😁
Great daily, I had one as a courtesy car from Porsche recently, was super impressed with the practicality (I also had assumed it was much smaller inside) and the ride quality. I’ve had Cayenne’s and whilst great packages just a bit too big for my needs now. I think Macan GTS is one of the best practical daily’s, good alternative to the fast estates. Great review! 👍
I test drove this car last year. It totally changed my mind on how an SUV could handle, be fun and be practical. Though I reckon, any bigger of an SUV, it would be something else.
Spot on content. From what you were saying about the new one it seems like this one is the only option. Its got a great engaging engine, great chassis, it isnt over screened on the dash, we have real dials and the instrument cluster doesn't have that pointless ugly cutaway. Its a fantastic car. Side note, when was the last time you saw a man driving an EV and didn't think "yeah, he looks exactly how i imagined an ev driver to look" ? Side side note, I wanted to buy some detailing products and I remembered you demo-ing a sponsors products but I couldn't find the video or any links on your yt page, can you maybe have a tried and tested product section on your page?
Great informative video as always Joe... After following Jaymie and Liza in theirs up a Spanish mountain road with PetrolheadTours I think it's an phenomenal piece of kit given it's size and weight, with the lack of body roll in the corners that I certainly wasn't expecting, given the speed we were travelling.. Straight line speed as shown in your video is impressive and it sounds good too.. Zunsport stainless steel grilles would sort out the exposed radiator problem just like they have on my M140i 😁👍
Excellent review. Thanks for tip re. how to engage manual transmission mode full time - I didn't know that, but then I have had my S for only 15 months . . . . .
I ordered mine in Jan 2024 as was extremely lucky to find a dealer with a build slot for May 2024. Delivered end of June 2024 and am constantly taken aback by its bandwidth. It’s smooth, quiet, comfortable, and practical at one end and ferociously fast and hot hatch agile at the other and the difference is just a quick turn of the drive mode knob. Air suspension coupled with adaptive shocks and pin point handling makes you often forget it’s a 2 ton suv. Superb braking and excellent feedback through wheel and your butt in the seat give so much confidence. I’m outstanded by how much this thing punches above it’s weight (excuse the suv pun). The best part about it being old(er) is Porsche have got rid of any of the guinea pig issues in the early years and now it’s probably the best pound for pound ICE suv still available. Although we still have to thank Audi for the engine, and I completely understand whyPorsche chose it, it’s the connection to the pdk and the ECU management that take it to another level needed to make this such a special and almost unique machine. Bravo Porsche, bravo!
Great overview Joe we are on our 3rd Macan GTS it makes a great rapid dog wagon and we enjoy driving it to our house in Italy. I will say the purchasing experience was not great with little help on the options and we noticed some quality issues on delivery which Even Porsche UK fobbed off .. agree 💯 with the wet grip had a 5 hour drive up a rain sodden Italian motorway and it aquaplaned several times .. squeaky bum for sure. All that said for the money if you want comfort .. handling and practicality it’s still unbeatable. I am just hoping our build was a Covid special and they are now back to usual Porsche quality standards .
Joe, thanks for this video, really timely for me as I'm close to ordering a new GTS. However, I am also looking at the RS4, The AMG CLE53 and the M4/M3 Touring. It will be my daily. What would you consider from that choice?
I went for a low millage second hand RS4 ex press car and absolutely love it. All the options. Wicked fun plus comfortable and plenty of space. Can’t recommend it enough 👌👍
I had a really hard time deciding what to buy, a BMW M340i with low mileage, or a little older (and 10k more expensive) Macan GTS, I choose the BMW but I'm still in love with the GTS idea. Maybe one day (or a F90 M5 :P )
For me storage isn't as much a concern as the rear seat legroom. I'd very easily give up 4 inches of that cargo room in the hatch if I could get it in the rear seat area. It's just as snug as the GTI back there. I bet it drives great but I tend to drive around with at least 4 seats filled and my passengers would begin to hate me. Fun review though!
I've always liked the Macan due to its size. Also it seems to handle and go really well. I would definitely consider one of these should I have the money in the near future or I bet they would be a fine low miles secondhand option too. Just wondering if you ever see Harry Metcalfe on the road as you seem to use the same roads as him. Good review as always Mr Joe.
My dad has had 2 x Macan S, loved them. My brother bought my dad's last one. My dad has had 8 Porsche over the years, an air cooled and a water cooled 911, a Boxster S and Boxster, 2 x Cayman. Back in 1995 / 6, he sold a Ford Sierra Saphire RS Cosworth 4X4 for the air cooled 911 in red.
You mention the engine sounds a little rough at revs. Interestingly I have just gone from a Gen 3 Macan S to a 2025MY GTS and the engines sound very different ( despite being the same, just tuned differently). The S is much smoother and doesn’t have the roughness you mentioned, but the GTS definitely has.
I just ordered a Macan S yesterday. Love the classic swoopy lines. It will age nicely. I don't think I'll ever buy an EV. They seem rather bland, IMHO. BTW, I’m from Vancouver Canada and I approve of that lovely t-shirt 👍🏼
Traded in my 18 Golf R for 20 Macan S. I liked it. It drove like a nice sport sedan but I wanted something more dynamic so gave Macan to my wife and got a 23 Golf R. Do you think GTS would satisfy my desire with the dynamics of a hot hatch? I’m in US, so no RS3 or RS4 hatch :(.
Good review but the Sport Response button doesn't add any power, it just stiffens the suspension, shift points, and throttle response all at once. In a 911 Turbo it adds some power for 15-20 seconds but not here.
Same boat as you. I just got a (approved used) Macan S with M340i being my other potential car. No regrets here! There is just something magic about the Macan, likely the Porsche DNA! Although an M340i touring could still be sampled when it comes time to change.
Here in South Africa, brands like Vw and Ford have done the same in terms of continuing older versions of cars with some of their small hatchbacks. For example, the Vw Polo Vivo is a continuation of a previous generation Polo and the Ford Figo is basically a continuation of a previous generation Fiesta. The 1st generation figo is basically what I call a knock-off version of the Mk6 Fiesta (2002-2008) while the 2nd generation Figo is a more direct continuation of the Mk7 Fiesta. The 1st generation Vw Polo Vivo was a direct continuation of the 4th generation Polo from 2002-2009 and the 2nd generation Polo Vivo is a direct continuation of the 5th generation Polo.
I quite like the look of the EV Macan. I would like it even more with the GTS engine.. Agree about those vents on the GTS, it's way too exposed and almost looks like they forgot to add the final cover.. Liking the rear with a revised light bar.
I don't mind the old styling if it means it's more ergonomic. It sucks that touch screens became the norm, to me that's a cheaper solution. Buttons and knobs that are nice to press and turn feels a lot more premium than a screen and a lot more usable.
I just put a deposit in a 2025 GTS today….and 4 hours later you post this video! It was meant to be!
Congrats, what a car!
Me too!
Congrats guys, keeping the ice engines alive
@@omnicognatesnr5947thank you for the heads up
In 18 months or so it’ll be worth around the amount of the deposit.
2023 GTS owner since new. 100% on everything you said. One thing this will do that the cars you are comparing it to can't do is go down a rough, dirt trail to your favorite camping spot. Another is tow the equivalent of it's weight. It's such a versatile vehicle. I have broke 30mpg on a 400 mile trip staying under 70mph and driving it like a sane person, but that's not as much fun as taking an occasional romp.
A mid size SUV with a Porsche badge and an engine from an RS4. Yes please. ✅
Agreed!
I had the RS4 and the reason I changed to the Macan GTS was the RS4 was too low. Both awesome cars.
Yes 2.9 developed by both Porsche/Audi and built by Audi ,looks great too.
@ferryportia9442 Remember, Porsche own the VW / Audi Group, biggest shareholder by far, 31%.
@alastairorr6318 Very True 👏
Joe. You are not old. I am old at 78 and getting in and out of my recently acquired Boxster S is challenging!
If you're sporting a Boxster S - You're not yet old!
I drove a GTS for 7 years. Handling pushed the limits of physics for an SUV (w/ PTV). Built like a vault/tank. On my way to a G80 xdrive. Thx for the review.
I am so happy they are still making the GTS! One of my favourite all round Porsche's. Loving the analogue dials too and the engagement for an SUV. Like a Golf R even more matured and grown up to a point. Great review as always Joe 😊
Theee Best Macan GTS Review video ever on TH-cam
I have a 2023 GTS and love it. It’s a great companion for my 4RS. So much so that I’ve just placed another order for a new GTS - best all-round car for daily use and practical fun
I recently did a 3 day Porsche tuition and track day experience here in Australia.
During one of the breaks I jumped in the back seat of a Macan GTS driven by one of the race car drivers/coaches for a couple of quick laps of the GP Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park.
I figured it would be a pretty squishy lap in an SUV after me doing lap after lap in my 911.
But FMD, I couldn’t believe how he threw that Macan around that track. I was seriously impressed at the performance, handling, and braking.
So that was a bit over three months ago, I just picked up a brand new sensational Macan GTS in Crayon.
I had a good look around at all the competition just make sure I was buying the right thing, nothing else came close.
Im picking up my GTS 21 plate on thursday , to say im excited is an understatement
My father got one recently as a retirement present to himself. I get to drive it time to time and it’s absolutely amazing. Never thought a SUV could handle and be so fun!
@@ScottPC My dad retired from medicine in 2005. Has owned many great cars over the years. He is 81, now drives a VW T-Roc R-Line. My mum is almost 79, drives a Mini Countryman Cooper, her 3rd.
@ haha nice! My dads last two cars were an S3 and S6 😂 no one expects the old man to do the traffic light drags
Just sold my 23 plate GTS and it’s a great car. Had it 19 months from new and loved it, really very little criticism just fancied a change.
How much £ did you lose in that time?
Love love love my 22 GTS….no glass dash, and great handling . I spec’d it to the moon as it was to be my 911 on stilts…look and feel inside is a wonderful place to be. Jump in my M3 if I need sedan like performance. Prefer both for what they are. The best SUV on the planet for sport, yet comfortable driving. You nailed it.
I don't have a GTS but got a Macan S recently. My sights were more on S4 and m340i as I'm not an SUV guy, but 2 x very young children, a lower back not being what it use to, a love for Porsche and the arrival of the EV one encouraged me to test drive one... I signed the line right there and then.
Feels like the best car based decision I have made yet... I love it! Glad you did too, you just reinforced all my thoughts about the car. 👍
I have a 2023 Macan GTS - and it's such a fun car to own. Great daily driver. It's quick, good handling and has a very comfortable ride.
I recently got my first footsteps into the Porsche World with a new Macan T. At 52 years of age I’ve only driven VW GTI’s and VW R’s my entire life. So the Macan was natural progression. I absolutely love everything about it. The T does have the base engine but the top suspension you would find on this GTS. My T that I got with air suspension and torque vectoring + was already out of my price range so the GTS at exactly $31k more here in Vancouver for an inch bigger wheel and much much much bigger and better engine was not in the cards. I hope they keep the petrol version for a few more years at least so that I can then make my next natural progression in the car world to a GTS in a few years. Thanks for this fresh video and love your content and your genuine reviews. Cheers from Vancouver!
@@brumalerie ZERO comparison
Get a gen 1 turbo with standalone porsche warranty upto 125k miles. Happy days.. there after
@@alastairorr6318yes i drove the 2.0l engine is too weak
This car is on a "fast BMW 3 Series" Level of performance and fun on a backroad. Amazing SUV, absolutely lovely how natural it all feels when you push it. I'd go as far as to say this is the single best handling SUV ever made.
Joe your reviews are some of the best on TH-cam, up there with Harry’s Garage. I had a Macan GTS for three years and as you say they are a great car, so many lazy comments on forums about it’s an SUV. I sold it and bought a m3 touring with ceramics and ultimate in black after your review and Harrys review. As you say the low speed ride is a bit busy, but the specialness, looks and performance and fun are a different level, no regrets (maybe the seats). The car came on Pirelli corsa which I have now swapped out for ps4s which has transformed the wet grip and removed aquaplanning. Great review.
Do you miss it or is the M3 touring a more fun and better overall car?
I think the Macan GTS is a better all rounder if I am honest, the m3 is by far the better performance car and more fun. No regrets
How comfortable is the M3 Touring for daily driving ? Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.
The ride is pretty firm on pot holes roads, particularly at low speed. Once it’s up and running the ride is good and provides great control. Worth getting a test drive and see whether you think it’s worth the harsh low speed ride, for me the performance, handling and looks are def the way to go over any suv, regardless of how good the Macan GTS is
@@ghowells5433 Thank you ! Will bear this in mind.
Excellent review Joe. Have kept my Macan Turbo (3.6 V6) for 6 years and it's a great daily. Winter tyres from 1 December make it a great option for touring France and Italy in ski season. Will be looking for a new one very soon!
Such a rad car. Was debating getting a GTS or S, but couldn't get my hands on one easily. So I went with the X3 M40i due to it being available and am super happy, but I always wonder what it'd be like to live with a performance Macan.
I drove a 911 Targa GTS near the Germany Austria border last month and a dude with a Macan GTS went past and gave me thumbs up. I don't know who you are but that was legit bro. Drive safe, wherever you are👍
Great review Joe 👍 Had a gts Macan and then had a vorsprung rs4. Owned both for a year each, can’t fault them as a package however major problems with both. Macan had a new transfer box within 10,000 miles, then the pan roof leaked and behind the dash filled with water. Rs4, fuel pump went, then the DRC had major faults kept leaking which lead to damper issues, final nail in the coffin was an exhaust actuator went, Audi wouldn’t cover it under warranty a rather large bill and the car went. Loved both cars and wish I had a better experience with both. Porsche dealers were fantastic, Audi was a total nightmare.
Bloody hell, sounds like a horrendous experience for so called German engineering
@@waynemoore9951geezer probably lives in USA or Australia where they get localised made german cars and reliability is shocking
@@dougdougeson8692uk…
@@waynemoore9951frustrating! Starting to doubt the performance daily driver.
Was the Macan a 1st gen? Transfer box is a known, common issue for those. Mine is a 2nd gen, so I'm hoping yours wasn't. The pano roof problem is also the reason I went for one with a normal roof lol.
I have a late model 2020 Macan Turbo which has the same power and so on as this GTS. Phenomenal daily but I put a set of Pirelli All Seasons on last November and havehad them put back on this weekend as you can't trust summer tyres in heavy rain or when it starts to get cold!!
Excellent review Joe…I bought a highly specked Macan S in 2023. Air suspension,18 way seats, thermal glass and full leather. Absolutely love it…it will see this 75 year old out.
That’s almost my exact spec. Had it 18 months. It’s the best SUV I’ve ever driven. Had the same concerns buying a late cycle model. I don’t regret it. Got my name down for a new Cayenne but I’m going off the idea and will keep it a bit longer. The GTS is perfect if you don’t mind limited rear leg room.
I rather like the fact that it's a late cycle, or even end of life 😢 because I feel all the kinks are ironed out
Imagine the scenes if they give it one more update 😂. Probably be a best seller.
@@alexabbott5115 I heard one Porsche board member announced in June that 2026 was the last year, but who knows. I also heard that in order to meet EU regulations, too much change would have to go into the car and VW isn't going to make the investment. Again, who knows...
Thanks
Macan GTS is a hot hatch they never created and indeed air suspension makes it very universal. Perfect decent size car.
A 2.1 tonne hot hatch on stilts.
Excellent reviewJoe,I've had the Macan GTS from new now for 6 months.
Brilliant all rounder and very capable.
I've been hoping you would do a detailed review on the GTS
Agree with every aspect from the positives and negatives .
Spot on 👌
I’m pretty sure the 2.9tt is actually a Porsche engine that Audi use in the RS not the other way round. The old 3.0 was an Audi engine.
I think your right. I remember reading the same a while ago cause it made the RS4 seem even cooler to me! 😂
Found the RS4 Evo review where I first seen it "Along with this generation of RS4 came a new 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, co-developed with Porsche. Aside from its implementation in the RS4 and RS5, this specific V6 is also found in Porsche’s Cayenne S and Panamera S, as well as the updated Macan Turbo." Macan Turbo was essentially the GTS last minor revision.
@@gdubyadubya8961 Other than the 911, Boxster and Cayman, all the engines are tweeked VW / Audi engines, not true Porsche engines. True Porsche engines are flat 6 boxter engines.
@@alastairorr6318 Porsche have developed several v6 and v8 engines over the years. What are you talking about? Btw….the flat 6 is a “boxer” engine. Not boxter lol
@lesgrossman9492 VW / Audi engines stripped and rebuilt by Porsche, NOT true Porsche engines. "REAL" Porsche engines are always boxer engines.
Joe
What a fantastic review and thank you because this is the car we bought back in February 2024 GTS in Crayon we ran and Audi RSQ3 for 4 yrs and we shopped about,Audi BMW Land Rover BUT The Macan GTS just kept tapping us on the shoulder
And to watch your review it’s so spot on Porsche seriously cannot stop making this.
To answer one of your questions yes you can get a deal with Porsche, plus if you spec these right the residual value is good compared to other German brands or vehicles of its capabilities.
We picked ours up in Sheffield so the drive back to Cambridge with was fantastic.
Sad I know but we always name our cars😅 but our lad always gets to name them, now he’s 13 I said Harry what we calling this one then.
Well dad as it’s built like a tank and as you’ve destroyed everything on the motorway I think we best call her Fury 😳👍🏼👍🏼😎
These cars are mega thanks again for this review
Best wishes
Dave Lou & Harry
Quite funny that I have a similar story, in that I’m from London and got the best build slot and 5% discount deal from Porsche Cambridge 😆. Well worth the collection and return home in - what a great car!!
great review as always Joe! I have had my '24 Macan GTS for 1 month now and absolutely love it. Had it tinted and ceramic coat/PPF'd - and also did a matte PPF on the interior console buttons/screen - game-changer in terms of reducing the glare/fingerprints! Highly recommend to anyone considering this great vehicle
100% agree with you on matte/stealth PPF for interior. Planned ahead and had it done the day after collection for my 2024 GTS - not only does it negate glare, fingerprints, scratches,etc but it makes the cabin look much more clean and upmarket. Perfect finish for me.
Porsche steering and ride is legendary and the secret sauce that defines them all.
GTS is the sweet spot in the market, glad to see they are continuing it
Hopefully will pick up a second hand one in a few years (can’t justify young kids wrecking it currently)
Rs4 in porsche body :) with porsche interior. Love that.
Much underrated, no better car for all needs😊 Great review as always Joe! My better half has a T and it’s a superb machine.
I ran the previous gen 3.6tt model with the updated infotainment etc. great car. Rides well. Sounds great and drives like a hot hatch. Do love the gen 2 GTS / Turbo.
As always Joe a 10/10 review. Keep up the great work!
You make a good point about the wide open grills….i had the same issue on my golf GTI MK8…..£995 dent in my pocket for an air condenser unit!
Same in a Panemera I owned. Big issue! In some countries, get a cover to prevent this. Should be standard.
I have a 2021 Turbo and not keen on the EV model. I am tempted to get a new GTS as it will be the last of the petrol generation. It is possible to lower the ride hight manually (it lowers automatically over 75 mph) which further improves handling. Also love the Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB). I think it is possible that these machines will be sought after in the years ahead.
Lucky enough to have purchased the GTS back in April this year, a 2022 72 Plate. Fantastic car, can’t wait to start driving it more as I’ve only done 800 miles in 7 months.. it’s a sexy metallic blue
Good video - only question that remains is whether this GTS is worth the extra 10K+ over the S with a similar fundamental engine
Hi. We have a 2023 GTS and a 2022 S.
The GTS has lower profile tire and bigger wheels. Thus, a slightly firmer ride and modestly better handling. Neither my wife or I can detect a significant degree in acceleration. I have had the GTS on track. Astonishing, on all season tires, how well this handles on our local track. It puts a smile on my face, even on a short trip to the grocery!
When I was choosing my first car in my life back in 2021, I was deciding between a Macan GTS and a BMW M550i because they were in a similar price range. I test-drove both and both felt amazing to me. Finally, I decided to go with BMW because I wanted that extra 2-cylinder and a little bit faster and a sedan style and I thought I would keep this car forever. But at this point, I kinda regret it as I'm getting married and probably having a baby in the near coming years. BMW is great but I always feel like Macan is just more reliable and suitable for a family car. To this day, I am still thinking about getting a Porsche I guess that's the magic of this brand.
Damn this is one of my favourite cars right now! Sporty, looks good and a little bit of practicality too! oh...and it's a Porsche!!
this is why i am keeping my 2017 Turbo. its a keeper
I am replacing my 2015 Macan Turbo with a 2024 Macan GTS. Absolutely love this car as our family vacation drive car. And I have ever only used the "normal mode" when cruising on the highway. Else it will always be in sports mode 😉
Excellent review and present done by a very fine gentleman
Luv da shirt! Big time fan of your content here in Vancouver! Great to see a fresh review of the Macan. It seems like years since the last proper review of this beautiful car. Much appreciated homie! 🇨🇦😁
Owned a 2017 Macan Turbo for 3 years, and whilst it wasn't without it's issues, I absolutely loved it.
Another amazing episode. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing
Great daily, I had one as a courtesy car from Porsche recently, was super impressed with the practicality (I also had assumed it was much smaller inside) and the ride quality. I’ve had Cayenne’s and whilst great packages just a bit too big for my needs now. I think Macan GTS is one of the best practical daily’s, good alternative to the fast estates. Great review! 👍
They also fit relatively well into UK parking spots ,unlike the Cayenne and full size Range Rover ,they got it right back in 2014 ,great review
I test drove this car last year. It totally changed my mind on how an SUV could handle, be fun and be practical. Though I reckon, any bigger of an SUV, it would be something else.
I have my 2025 landing in April, I can’t wait
Spot on content. From what you were saying about the new one it seems like this one is the only option. Its got a great engaging engine, great chassis, it isnt over screened on the dash, we have real dials and the instrument cluster doesn't have that pointless ugly cutaway. Its a fantastic car.
Side note, when was the last time you saw a man driving an EV and didn't think "yeah, he looks exactly how i imagined an ev driver to look" ?
Side side note, I wanted to buy some detailing products and I remembered you demo-ing a sponsors products but I couldn't find the video or any links on your yt page, can you maybe have a tried and tested product section on your page?
LOVE my Macan GTS. So versatile. First Porsche after owning a Tesla for the last 5 years.
Great informative video as always Joe... After following Jaymie and Liza in theirs up a Spanish mountain road with PetrolheadTours I think it's an phenomenal piece of kit given it's size and weight, with the lack of body roll in the corners that I certainly wasn't expecting, given the speed we were travelling..
Straight line speed as shown in your video is impressive and it sounds good too..
Zunsport stainless steel grilles would sort out the exposed radiator problem just like they have on my M140i 😁👍
Got my 2021 GTS in copper ruby metallic from Carmax in 2022...luv it !!!
Excellent review. Thanks for tip re. how to engage manual transmission mode full time - I didn't know that, but then I have had my S for only 15 months . . . . .
I ordered mine in Jan 2024 as was extremely lucky to find a dealer with a build slot for May 2024. Delivered end of June 2024 and am constantly taken aback by its bandwidth. It’s smooth, quiet, comfortable, and practical at one end and ferociously fast and hot hatch agile at the other and the difference is just a quick turn of the drive mode knob. Air suspension coupled with adaptive shocks and pin point handling makes you often forget it’s a 2 ton suv. Superb braking and excellent feedback through wheel and your butt in the seat give so much confidence. I’m outstanded by how much this thing punches above it’s weight (excuse the suv pun). The best part about it being old(er) is Porsche have got rid of any of the guinea pig issues in the early years and now it’s probably the best pound for pound ICE suv still available. Although we still have to thank Audi for the engine, and I completely understand whyPorsche chose it, it’s the connection to the pdk and the ECU management that take it to another level needed to make this such a special and almost unique machine. Bravo Porsche, bravo!
You also get to avoid all those big brother EU driver control aids if you don’t select them on the option boxes
Good afternoon! I enjoyed a Macan S and after a Macan 2.0, and I have the thorn stuck of not having had a GTS. Now I want to go back to the sedan
Great overview Joe we are on our 3rd Macan GTS it makes a great rapid dog wagon and we enjoy driving it to our house in Italy. I will say the purchasing experience was not great with little help on the options and we noticed some quality issues on delivery which Even Porsche UK fobbed off .. agree 💯 with the wet grip had a 5 hour drive up a rain sodden Italian motorway and it aquaplaned several times .. squeaky bum for sure. All that said for the money if you want comfort .. handling and practicality it’s still unbeatable. I am just hoping our build was a Covid special and they are now back to usual Porsche quality standards .
Joe, thanks for this video, really timely for me as I'm close to ordering a new GTS. However, I am also looking at the RS4, The AMG CLE53 and the M4/M3 Touring. It will be my daily. What would you consider from that choice?
I went for a low millage second hand RS4 ex press car and absolutely love it. All the options. Wicked fun plus comfortable and plenty of space. Can’t recommend it enough 👌👍
Wow that looks fast and so good! Excellent footage Joe!
Extraordinary review. 👏👏👏.
I miss my 2023 gts! It was so much fun to drive and it was an animal!
I traded it in for a 2024 911 gts 4
Love the shirt mate. Watching from Vancity.
How refreshing is this news of continuing such a fantastic model in our strange automotive world we now live in
I had a really hard time deciding what to buy, a BMW M340i with low mileage, or a little older (and 10k more expensive) Macan GTS, I choose the BMW but I'm still in love with the GTS idea. Maybe one day (or a F90 M5 :P )
Brilliant review !
For me storage isn't as much a concern as the rear seat legroom. I'd very easily give up 4 inches of that cargo room in the hatch if I could get it in the rear seat area. It's just as snug as the GTI back there. I bet it drives great but I tend to drive around with at least 4 seats filled and my passengers would begin to hate me. Fun review though!
I’ve always thought this was a great looking car. Still looks good even in 2024
It does feel dated these days, inside and out. Saw one next to Macan EV and it shows the age! Still a great car.
I've always liked the Macan due to its size. Also it seems to handle and go really well. I would definitely consider one of these should I have the money in the near future or I bet they would be a fine low miles secondhand option too. Just wondering if you ever see Harry Metcalfe on the road as you seem to use the same roads as him. Good review as always Mr Joe.
My dad has had 2 x Macan S, loved them. My brother bought my dad's last one. My dad has had 8 Porsche over the years, an air cooled and a water cooled 911, a Boxster S and Boxster, 2 x Cayman. Back in 1995 / 6, he sold a Ford Sierra Saphire RS Cosworth 4X4 for the air cooled 911 in red.
As always Joe, great review mate ✌️
How does it compare to Stelvio QV if you are into driving dynamics and fun cornering?
Hi Joe! Can't you simply put the lever to the left and keep it in manual? Is it different to any other PDK Porsche? Cheers from Italy!
You mention the engine sounds a little rough at revs. Interestingly I have just gone from a Gen 3 Macan S to a 2025MY GTS and the engines sound very different ( despite being the same, just tuned differently). The S is much smoother and doesn’t have the roughness you mentioned, but the GTS definitely has.
I just ordered a Macan S yesterday. Love the classic swoopy lines. It will age nicely. I don't think I'll ever buy an EV. They seem rather bland, IMHO. BTW, I’m from Vancouver Canada and I approve of that lovely t-shirt 👍🏼
Love the T shirt Joe. From my town!
Saw your videos…bought the M2C. Now another video…buying the Macan GTS 😂
Would this 2.9L RS4 engine be the same one you find in the Cayenne/Panamera V6 e-Hybrid?
Back for some Joe Achilles
Traded in my 18 Golf R for 20 Macan S. I liked it. It drove like a nice sport sedan but I wanted something more dynamic so gave Macan to my wife and got a 23 Golf R. Do you think GTS would satisfy my desire with the dynamics of a hot hatch? I’m in US, so no RS3 or RS4 hatch :(.
Another awesome review. All info no fluff
Great one Joe. Waiting for the new x3 50i rewiew.
Best daily driver ever.
I have a Macan GTS and am looking to get the latest version before they stop making the petrol version..
Good review but the Sport Response button doesn't add any power, it just stiffens the suspension, shift points, and throttle response all at once. In a 911 Turbo it adds some power for 15-20 seconds but not here.
what would you pick between this and an RS4 competition?
I daily a stelvio QV
Weekend car is ND2 club
The stelvio changed my view if fast SUV’s
Under 1800Kilos kinda like a big GTI but crazy fast
I ordered one of these last year albeit the 2.9 S and love it. It was between the Macan and M340i touring. The new Macan does nothing for me
Same boat as you. I just got a (approved used) Macan S with M340i being my other potential car. No regrets here! There is just something magic about the Macan, likely the Porsche DNA!
Although an M340i touring could still be sampled when it comes time to change.
Here in South Africa, brands like Vw and Ford have done the same in terms of continuing older versions of cars with some of their small hatchbacks. For example, the Vw Polo Vivo is a continuation of a previous generation Polo and the Ford Figo is basically a continuation of a previous generation Fiesta. The 1st generation figo is basically what I call a knock-off version of the Mk6 Fiesta (2002-2008) while the 2nd generation Figo is a more direct continuation of the Mk7 Fiesta. The 1st generation Vw Polo Vivo was a direct continuation of the 4th generation Polo from 2002-2009 and the 2nd generation Polo Vivo is a direct continuation of the 5th generation Polo.
Hey Joe, what acceleration app are you using?
Mini did it in 2019, and still produce both versions side by side😊
when you get one in a decent spec it's a really great and practical car for what it is
I consider this but bought a late 22 KIA Stinger 3.3 V6 instead....OMG awesome car imho.
I quite like the look of the EV Macan. I would like it even more with the GTS engine..
Agree about those vents on the GTS, it's way too exposed and almost looks like they forgot to add the final cover.. Liking the rear with a revised light bar.
I loved my Macan S loaner, cant imagine how much faster this thing is
I don't mind the old styling if it means it's more ergonomic. It sucks that touch screens became the norm, to me that's a cheaper solution. Buttons and knobs that are nice to press and turn feels a lot more premium than a screen and a lot more usable.