2024 Porsche Macan Review- Why It's The Best Luxury SUV For $60,000

Today I review the 2024 Porsche Macan and explain why it's the best luxury suv for $60,000. The 2024 Macan remains unchanged from 2023, however it is still the leader in its class. Making a large improvement in terms of comfort, cabin noise, steering feel and design over the original Macan, it still deserves its top spot amongst the competition. The Macan is also rumored to go electric next year, so if you want a gas powered Macan, now is the time to buy one.
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Intro - 0:00
Overview - 0:15
Front end/Engine - 0:41
Wheels - 1:44
Side Design - 1:58
Rear End - 2:15
Trunk and Space - 3:11
Interior - 3:40
Rear Seating Area - 5:25
Driving POV and Thoughts - 6:17
Outro - 16:08

[@ericholck3914]

I've got a 2020 Macan and I'm enough of a fan that I'm turning it in for a 2024 tomorrow. On the plus side, it's stylish and looks equally at home pulling up to a valet at an expensive restaurant as it does going to Home Depot, it handles like a dream around town and in rainy weather, and it's about as quick and nimble a small SUV as you're likely to find. The downsides have been a lack of much cargo space, rear seats that only fold down fully if you move the front seats forward, a weak A/C system with the vents positioned too low to do much good, and a somewhat unstable feeling at high speeds on the highway (I really expected this car to hug the road much better). Also, most Macans will set you back far north of $60K... it's almost impossible to find a base model with no or minimal options, and once you add the premium package to get the pano roof, as well as a few other niceties, you're more in the $70K neighborhood. I had major sticker shock when I saw how much more my 2024 lease is costing than my 2020 (i.e., ~7K+ more over the term of the lease). Owning or leasing a Macan is definitely not a bargain, nor is it the most practical SUV you'll find, but hey... it's a Porsche. There's an old line that's oft-repeated about the cost of owning a Porsche: "You gotta want it."

[@alexi3108]

We had this car as a loaner on a week long family trip last year. We were able to fit 4 adults, 3 luggages, 4 starbucks drinks and half a dozen shopping bags without compromising comfort. Driving this car was exceptional - I have test driven the GLC/GLE, X5, RX and most recently the Tesla Model Y Performance and none of them compare to the Porsche. When I am ready to pull the trigger, I will cross shop the base with the S to see if the extra $$$ is worth it.

[@user-sn1lu5yi6r]

Go for the S, if you can. The difference between the 2.9T and the much smaller 4 cylinder 2.0T is dramatic. A very different animal.

[@RK-kj8di]

i bought a new Macan T and love it. The fit and finish is much better than my E-Series Mercedes which is very good.

[@tylerclark-realtor]

Great review bro! Concise, Informative, & straight to the point! Liked & subscribed

[@DavidJMann]

What a dream car! The best super car of the 80’s and still gorgeous today. Congratulations!

[@TrackSlayers]

You're a beast dude. keep it up 🔥

[@rodalexander5666]

Thanks for an excellent review. The last review I watched was for the 2019 Macan, and it didn't have many safety features, how about this 2024 model? Do those safety features cost a lot?

[@mikeolson7557]

Great review/POV! I really like the Macan. It’s super refined and the base motor has enough power for every day driving. Unfortunately, it would be hard to find one on a lot anywhere near $60K. The one you’re driving, with the options shown, would likely cost at least $74K.

[@ezrhino100]

It's not worth the money. You may as well blow 90k on a better car.

[@donaldaustin3835]

This will be my next car! Beautiful!!

[@carswithnate]

Nice congrats

[@timcreelman3540]

I bought my new 2015 Macan S and still have it as my daily driver. Remarkable how familiar I feel with this new Macan 9 model years later. Porsche is the best at small, incremental improvements that feels so familiar to an owner of the first generation of this car. By the way, my 6 cyl 340 hp Macan S would blow the doors off this new 4 cyl.

[@carswithnate]

I agree I used to have a 2018 Macan S and it’s still faster than the new 4 Cylinder

[@mike63ful]

Where can you find one new ? I searched two sites and couldn’t find any ! Thanks.

[@SandwichBookshop]

Just bought one so, yes, agree!

[@leannefabiano6653]

Have a new 2024 Macan and LOVE IT!

[@amarhomran1465]

Does have dash cam

[@josephlai1078]

Great review Nate. Is this fitted with a special body paint? It looks great with the 21 inch rims.

[@carswithnate]

This paint is called "chalk". In Europe they call it "crayon". It looks nice in person as well.

[@josephlai1078]

@@carswithnate I picked up mine 2 months ago. It's a showroom car and absolutely love it.

[@alex99398]

Great video. At 1:05, right below the Porsche badge in the grill is a big circular device that houses what I presume is a camera. What feature do you need to check to get this camera as I know this isn't included on the base model. So my question is do you know what this camera is used for? Is it lane keep assist or cruise control? Thanks

[@carswithnate]

It’s the surround view camera option. Gives you a camera angle out of the front end of the car and a Birds Eye view

[@alex99398]

@@carswithnate You're awesome Nate...keep up the amazing work!!

[@KaboshPenguine]

​@@carswithnatethat is the radar cruise control, surround view camera is no bigger than the regular cameras on the trunk and side mirrors

[@snowytrail2367]

It's the radar and I think it's standard now.

[@alex99398]

@@snowytrail2367 You're awesome...thanks for this!

[@rogerdodgerxd]

Hi what’s ur hairstyle called? Awesome vid btw

[@carswithnate]

Thanks! I think it’s just medium length with middle part

[@alanklaus7774]

Nice review. I would consider this a raised car not an SUV. For me it is much easier to get into on my aging knees. Very nice vehicle. I would want the 6cyl. You may be able to get this for $60 K in about 5 years.

[@thomaswilke6312]

Does anybody know whether the 2024 Macan base model come with a fixed moonroof? I don’t like the moonroof that opens up. It’s just not my thing

[@johnmcphee7129]

Always optional in all versions.

[@cheveznyc]

Nice video.

[@Reallychris_]

May I know how tall you are? I'm trying to gauge the backseat space.

[@carswithnate]

I’m 5’10

[@Micassey]

My next car ❤

[@andz829]

hi does it have HUD? is it an option?

[@carswithnate]

No HUD on the macan

[@salimrandall]

Great video. Car is okay.

[@lbco5229]

I had the ‘base’ model, but I sold it. It was a very ‘nice’ car, but not ‘special.’ I should have bought one of the 6 cylinder versions perhaps. Its interior was too impractical, that I just found annoying after a while. I do not like the new haptic buttons.

[@Trollberg]

Where can I find one for 60k

[@carswithnate]

Porsche.com

[@SCraig-Handsome]

Interesting opinion on BMW… I would definitely consider the Macan over the X4… but that one really is hard to beat. You can go with the 30i and G48 engine, it’s exactly the same as the G58 from a performance perspective. You just have a 4 instead of a 6. Perfect for city or highway driving. If you buy the 6 you should definitely use it on track or at least open it up once in a while. The M Comp or GTS are really for track and certainly not ideal for city driving. I think I would feel like I wasted $ unless I could get to a quiet country road or track.

[@gerryphilpott9766]

Nice tour of the Macan S, I have that almost exact car in that color arriving next week. Work on the video focus a little.

[@carswithnate]

Thanks! Unfortunately the camera I use is known for auto focus issues so it’s hard to fix it

[@gerryphilpott9766]

@@carswithnate Can always switch to manual focus with a f8 or so and you should be in focus the whole time. Better than out of focus videos as you'll lose people.

[@carswithnate]

I’ll try that out thanks for the advice

[@monicarenee7949]

@@carswithnate I didn’t notice anything out of focus as a layman, if that helps

[@patricklewis9662]

New drinking game, every time he says “in my opinion “ take a drink. Lol.

[@bryanfreeland5665]

My 2021 Macan has the rear light bar. 🤔

[@bdg88]

Can't believe this is only $60k (€54k). It's about €125k for the base model here in NL.

[@carswithnate]

Yeah Tax is high in NL. In Asia it's even more expensive lol

[@smallbrownguy]

Do you think the base macan is a good value over the Macan S?

[@carswithnate]

If you don’t care about the horsepower difference then the base is the best value

[@viel.anthony]

The base will depreciate considerably more than the S, at least in my market.

[@bm_sfl]

When bought new? No. But since the base models do depreciate quickly, a slightly used example with a CPO warranty is an incredible value. Add a warranty friendly piggyback tune, thicker sway bars and a Sport Chrono / Sport + add on (simple steering wheek swap) and you wont miss out on the S too much. The 4cyl engine is also about 180lbs lighter than the 6 so the front end feels lighter but with a tune, has similar speed as the S.

[@leftlane1405]

This is 4 adults people car not 5. Nevertheless I love the design and drivability. If it wasn’t for reliability I would have pick the base version over RDX ASPEC Advanced.

[@doubchu2599]

impossible to have the face-lifted macan for $60k😅

[@billnorblat4047]

Best daily driver ever

[@cbell2257]

I’m ending the lease on my 2021 Alfa Romeo Guilia so looking around for a new car hopefully SUV…the Macan interior is literally smaller than the Guilia there is no way you can spend this type of money for a this small of a SUV. I’m leaning towards the X3M40i

[@ianmichael8117]

X3M40i over a Macan GTS - you have to be kidding. The Macan GTS is a class apart in every department.

[@carswithnate]

We had a giulia quadrifolgio and the macan interior is bigger just saying.

[@user-nn9oh5wv5d]

Me gusta porshe macan para David

[@MrVuTran]

For those that say these are not real P cars. Well, the real P cars wouldn't exist if Porsche did not come out with these bread and butter for the company.

[@watchdealer]

You won't be able to buy a macan for 60K, but I guess you used that in the title to get views. My macan was over 100K, but it's the GTS. I had a 2019 base and I enjoyed that car as well.

[@zane8857]

I paid a little over $59K for my 2023 Macan T

[@rc666]

Can we touch you?

[@rc666]

I paid 56659$, ok but some hassle.@@zane8857

[@kgregory9026]

Congrats you bout a slow Volkswagen with a Porsche badge and zero options. You should have just purchased the VW tiguan . Same engine as the base Macan at half the price plus it would have been loaded with options compared to your zero option slow 59k "Porsche"@@zane8857

[@jeffrussell777]

the Porsche Macan GTS has 435 horsepower and 0-60 in 4.3 ....Just got one and it is a BLAST to Drive!

[@kgregory9026]

Yeah and it sure as hell wasn't 60K. This guy talking about a 60K Porsche Macan. LOL

[@vin1x1]

For $70K + tax = $77K in California, wish back seats had two extra inches of leg room. At that price point, no need to settle for less..

[@carswithnate]

The small sport SUV segment all have the same size leg room in the rear. Stelvio, x3, q5 etc. You need a cayenne or similar size if you want more space.

[@livenishikiyamareaction.]

I mean it’s California obviously more expensive i feel bad

[@vin1x1]

Just test drove 2024 GLC and Macan today. GLC actually has more leg room in the back. But Macan is a class apart when it comes to driving. Wish overall interior/screen in Macan gets an uplift. It is still a decade behind. But drive.. wow.. awesome!

[@MartinIvanov]

Something is way off as a second hand 2021 Macan in Germany costs 90k euro ...

[@carswithnate]

On Porsches website the base Macan is $62k in America

[@MartinIvanov]

@carswithnate how is it possible for porsche to be cheaper in America than in Germany 😆💀

[@carswithnate]

Taxes lol

[@jerub1185]

The 2024 macan has android auto ?

[@carswithnate]

No only apple car play. PCM 5.0 in the Macan does not have android auto, however in some of the other porsche models that have PCM 6.0, those have android auto.

[@bm_sfl]

It's embedded into the system but not readily available. There are several aftermarket vendors that can activate full screen Android Auto on PCM 5.0. In addition, there are aftermarket boxes that transmit Android Auto through the OE Carplay function. That is what I'm using now and it works very well. The only downside is that it's partial screen, just like the OE the car play function.

[@jerub1185]

@@bm_sfl thank you. I have the financial strength to buy an Audi rsq8 or the macan gts. I optioned one to 98k dollars, but the only thing stopping me from buying it, is the android auto, and also I have read a lot of rumors about their leaking panoramic sunroof. I love the macan gts most, because I am just 5'5 and I love the size of it. How long have you been driving yours, and do you experience any problem with the panoramic roof ? And also how good and reliable is it? My friend drives the 2023 cayenne gt, and it's a perfect car, I don't know about the macans reliability yet

[@bm_sfl]

​​​​@@jerub1185 Mine is a 2021 and no issues with the sunroof. If you park under trees then perhaps over time debris can get into the water passages by the sunroof. This is easily remedied by monitoring any debris that may enter into the sunroof guides if the sunroof is operated while there is debris on the roof. The Macan is well over 1,000 pounds lighter than the RSQ8 and about 1,000 lighter than the Cayenne, but its significantly smaller. The lower weight makes for an excellent driving experience. For me this is a second car to compliment a 911 and the Macan is a very agile performer for an SUV with a higher center of gravity. The transmission really makes the Macan stand out from the rest of the pack that uses automatic transmissions. There are no reliability issues but anything could happen on any car. Any prior issues over the past decade that the car has been out have generally been addressed. Just keep it in warranty and you will be fine.

[@jerub1185]

@@bm_sfl thank you for this, I appreciate your response. I am gonna settle for the macan gts. I got to test drive one today, and that little beast stole my heart. I want to option it to 100k and then, I will make the order. I will remember to update you once it arrives.

[@JRB41]

Much better than the Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC, and even the BMW X3.. you just have to pay for it! If you can’t afford the Macan, get the X3

[@civteg]

You know its the same PDK so i dont know what your saying about the 1st gen that its so different. SMH.

[@carswithnate]

I used to have a 2018 Macan and the gearbox is much quicker in the new gen, especially the downshifting reaction time

[@Lucky.London]

My only issue with the new Macan is that the interior is pretty much unchanged from the years prior. It’s time Porsche fully remodels this vehicle. The interior is dated compared to its competitors at this price point and model year.

[@carswithnate]

That’s true but it’s Because this is still the first gen macan, just with a facelift. The next gen macan is supposed to debut next year I think, but it will be EV only. I wouldn’t say it’s dated compared to other brands, but it’s dated compared to the 911 or cayenne or taycan

[@Lucky.London]

@@carswithnate Thanks for the reply. I’m in the market to upgrade and possibly transition from the Mercedes brand to the Porsche brand. I’ll be looking forward to the next generation Macan if it releases next year. Maybe that release will be a more sensible choice for the price point if the upgrades and redesign meet their mark.

[@991carreras3]

It just had an interior update maybe 3yrs ago and you want another one.

[@Lucky.London]

@@991carreras3 no one wants an update a refresh is what’s needed. The interface and interior cabin looks aged compared to the competition.

[@lbco5229]

I disagree. Beautiful interior design. Mainly just needs a better spot to put your phone.

[@TheJoStephan]

The quality is def by far more superior in the Macan compared to every single one of its rivals. Not even BMW or Mercs are good quality anymore.

[@Yedhukr]

Take a shot every time he says “in my opinion” to get absolutely smashed 😂

[@carswithnate]

If I don’t clarify that then people will argue with me about what I say

[@Yedhukr]

@@carswithnateI understand man it was a joke, but yeah everything you say is always your opinion so you shouldn’t worry about that - if you’d like to be safe just mention in the beginning that everything you say is indeed your opinion :)

[@Guydude79]

Por-Sha

[@fishbait007]

I should had worn a Porsche Shirt instead of Champion😅.

[@dealwisdroym6645]

Car is OK ..... Head lights are not Powerful to drive in the night ......

[@OutofRangeRally]

Yes it the best then next year brand new Re design macan come out how much u get paid for this video dude

[@carswithnate]

That’s the case with every car. The newer ones comes out and replaces the old. What’s the problem? Every car reviewer does this

[@steved2841]

Actually the facelift was for the 2022 models.

[@carswithnate]

I thought the newest one (with the different rear bumper design) was only 2023 and 2024?

[@UniverseOmega]

In my opinion I think he says "in my opinion" too much 😂

[@wallyj2000]

Where can you buy a 24 Porsche for $60,000 how do you come up with that figure that car must've been at least $75,000 also do you always check gas mileage doing 85 miles an hour?

[@carswithnate]

www.porsche.com/usa/models/macan/macan-models/macan/ Literally says $60k on their website. Idk why I have to explain this to a bunch of people

[@civteg]

Coz it’s not stupid, your review sucks! Lol

[@planetfabulous5833]

He's yummy - I'm subscribing!

[@andyleo8418]

There are no 2023 or 2024 Macans for $60k 😂😂

[@carswithnate]

MSRP dude

[@rotorwind177]

Agree unless it has zero options. Chalk is like $2400. So one filmed is probably near 70k.

[@andyleo8418]

@@carswithnate You can't buy one from a dealer that doesn't have any options. Get real.

[@zane8857]

Yes, I have a 2023 Macan T and paid a little over $59K

[@rotorwind177]

@@zane8857used?

[@gregthomson7889]

This is the base Macan it only has an Audi 4 cylinder motor made 100% at an Audi plant so it's an Audi Macan.The S model is only about 10k more but will hold its value because its 100% Porsche .Just look at the 968 944 and 924 you cant give them away.Nice review though.

[@batworksstudios7069]

Very nice car, but I chose the BMW X3, the performance and handling seem similar, but I think the BMW looks a lot better.

[@carswithnate]

Fair enough

[@andyleo8418]

The Porsche brand is a step up from a BMW.

[@batworksstudios7069]

I drove them both and to me the BMW was better, the Porsche was just a bit faster, and that was not an issue for me. Also I think the Macan is a bit awkward looking. Very happy with my choice of the X3. I had no particular vehicle in mind, as soon as I sat in the X3 I knew it looked and felt the best. A distant 2nd choice was the Genesis GV70@@andyleo8418

[@jayp398]

Really? The X3 is nice but it has a more square-ish boxy look. The macan has curves. But to each their own.

[@batworksstudios7069]

The Macan looks like the rear is sawed off very awkward looking, the X3 is conservative but the body flows.@@jayp398

[@shawnmccluskey4820]

In my opinion....How many times are you going to say it!

[@latuya8388]

Wrong! S starts 70,000+

[@carswithnate]

Not in America. This car is a base model

[@Bob-lh4mg]

Sorry but this doesn’t hold a candle to the new GV70

[@991carreras3]

I have the 2016 Macan S using the word luxury with the macan does not apply it is a raised sports car. Nothing luxury about it.

[@carswithnate]

It’s nicer than similar BMWs and Mercedes. That’s why porsche costs more

[@luna-rt4vx]

How do you like it? I’m picking a 2016 s next week and I’m so excited but agree with you. I got it for performance but I wouldn’t consider it “luxury” I was chosing between macan and Mercedes and I chose macan for the performance

[@991carreras3]

@luna-rt4vx my first porsche 2007 boxster next was 2012.5 991 Carrera s then the 2016 macan s and its all sports car even when compared to my 987 & 991. People say I'm crazy when I say the boxster was more fun than the 991 but it's true the macan is a raised boxster its amazing how well it handles and how fast it can go around turns and stay well planted. The macan s is pure sports car and not one drop of luxury. Enjoy it !! My next one is the Taycan used market prices have really dropped on them.

[@ezrhino100]

I test drove this base model. One new and one used. They both felt used. I was very disappointed and proved to myself there is no such thing as a KZbin test drive. I have a used V6 2004 Toyota that drives better than this. I would pay no more than 40K for a new one, if I chose this car at all...

[@nicholas802]

😢

[@ziggsobotka]

I was choosing between Macan,X3 and GLC. I went with X3 m40i. Porsche is just pricey VW, 2 times facelifted

[@kgregory9026]

Much better bang for buck X3 m40i. Porsche is so greedy with zero options slow engine unless you'll willing to pay six figures. X3 M40i goes hard. Plus you can easily tune it as well.

[@isimonsez]

You have no idea what you’re talking about. Lol drive a Porsche and a Volkswagen and if you think it’s the same you need medication.

[@antonymcneillis]

Waiting for the EV Version. This is old tech.

[@carswithnate]

The ev will be the same/similar tech as the taycan and cayenne just different powertrain.

[@olasek7972]

EV - can’t stand them, EV is no longer a Porsche IMHO 🤡

[@kgregory9026]

60K? False Title. LOL 60K , more like 80k, oh you want leather seats cooled seats heated seats and a sunroof? Make that 90K. Autostart? Make that 91K. Just LOL at your false title.

[@your_alter_ego]

$60k and you get a four banger Volkswagen engine 😂

[@kgregory9026]

Exactly. The four banger Volkswagen engine also the most important thing of them all a Porsche badge and that's about it. 60K with ZERO options. No auto start no leather no sunroof no cooled heated seats. Hell I'd be surprised if it came with power windows. Just a slow no option having "Porsche"

[@theLEGOguy22]

Stelvio Quadrifoglio all day long.

[@isimonsez]

🤮

[@carswithnate]

I would agree but unfortunately those are going electric soon. No more ferrari engine

[@badbush2414]

He rather stoopid or special. Macan cost 100, not 60

[@carswithnate]

www.porsche.com/usa/models/macan/macan-models/macan/ Read before you comment

[@Gemini530]

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

[@SC2Edu]

Super slow, super heavy... not sure how it can be the best SUV.

[@carswithnate]

It’s lighter than most suvs

[@SC2Edu]

@@carswithnate my X1 drives much faster than the Macan S… I was so disappointed when I test drove it…

[@Some1Casual]

No matter what is the brand, how much luxurious it is, there is no 4-cyl worth 60k in a small compact SUV package... none... whatsoever...

[@briantep458]

the front styling is painful (looks like black lipstick on a car, previous gen styling was so much better), and keeps me away from buying one

[@TheSportsPROgram]

I'd take a Lexus over any of these Germans cars

[@isimonsez]

🤮

[@TheSportsPROgram]

@@isimonsez I vomited every time the German cars I had broke down which was all the time .....Lexus, never breaks down.

[@wilerz]

Lets get something straight here the macan is not the best handling SUV. The Alfa romeo Stelvio is, even the veloce 280 HP is faster and better handling then this suv.

[@carswithnate]

The Stelvio Quad is better handling but not the regular Stelvio. 2 different cars. Whereas all Macans handle the same if you get the sporty options

[@wilerz]

not true, the chassis is the exact same bar the alu hood on the Quad. @@carswithnate

[@wilerz]

@@carswithnate just admit you dont know what you are talking about

[@isimonsez]

Uh no

[@callisto8232]

2024 base price is $62550. You won't find one under $70,000, just sayin. I have a 2022 base Macan, sticker was about $75000. I bought it certified new and saved a bunch.