New Porsche 911 GTS Review - Driving some of South Africa's best roads in the all-wheel-drive 992

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For the Porsche brand, the GTS badge dates back to the ‘60s, but it only became part of the 911 story 12 years ago. These days, the GTS is not only the most popular derivative in the iconic sportscar’s line-up, it’s arguably the pick of the range…
When Porsche introduced the GTS as part of the 911 line-up a little more than a decade ago, it didn’t represent much more than a late trim upgrade of the 997-generation Carrera S. It became a somewhat more established fixture in the range with the 991 model, but now, for the current 911 (992), the GTS has evolved far beyond a mid-range coupe derivative adorned with standard sportier accoutrements. In fact, given the fact that it’s currently the most popular 911 derivative, it may just represent the sweet-spot in what is a crushingly competent line-up.
For the 992-generation GTS’ South African launch, Porsche picked a Western Cape route that would see drivers cover significant distances, over varying road surfaces, long stretches of dead straight asphalt and, of course, some great twisty mountain passes. On hand were a selection of Carrera GTS (rear-wheel drive) and Carrera 4 GTS (all-wheel drive) coupes. You can also have your GTS as a Convertible (in rear- and all-wheel drive), or as a Targa (but only in all-wheel drive).
You can choose between a 4wd, rear-wheel-drive, cabriolet or Targa version of the GTS.
0:00 Intro
1:06 What Porsche 911 sport mode feels like
2:24 All-wheel drive GTS and GT3 RS comparison
2:57 Car handling
3:15 Car exterior design
3:44 Gearbox options
4:05 Porsche pdk gearbox
4:14 Engine performance
4:49 Drive modes
6:23 Cabin design
9:09 Pricing
9:37 Price comparison with other brands
10:58 The Grand Tourer Sport
11:44 Outro
2021 Porsche 992 911 GTS Price in South Africa:
Carrera GTS Coupe R 2 290 000
Carrera GTS Coupe PDK R 2 290 000
Carrera 4S Cabriolet PDK R 2 329 000
Targa 4S PDK R 2 330 000
Carrera 4 GTS Coupe PDK R 2 400 000
Carrera GTS Cabriolet R 2 490 000
Carrera GTS Cabriolet PDK R 2 490 000
Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet PDK R 2 600 000
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[@craigjenkins3854]

Porsche have done it again with the 992 GTS the sportiest version of the 911 range. Once again Porsche has shown why they're the masters of the sportscar market. It's well priced and is great value for money.

[@Tlhakxza]

If I’m not mistaken this scenic route is in the Western Cape from Cape Town/Stellenbosch to Franschoek via the Waterskloof Dam...where I once punched an AUDI A4 Sportline and had the best drive ever,those curves and smooth tarmac are unparalleled in Mzansi.✌🏿🇿🇦😉

[@Bamborghini23]

I suspect that sharp curve is between Grabouw and Villiersdorp.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Not as exhilarating as the Limpopo mountains, but it comes close.

[@segamatale8375]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior Limpopo mountains drive are epic!!!

[@hosiamokale1265]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior magoebaskloof. Only for the brave

[@waynemurray5084]

The Wesbank Finance Calculator actually laughed at me out loud when I checked the payments for this car.

[@CiroDeSiena]

Me too man.

[@munzakamukwamba8465]

How much we saying?😭

[@boskeshibukulane3355]

But why would you buy such under finance guys? You these kind of cars cash

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@boskeshibukulane3355 Lol who buys a high end performance car cash? These kind of cars are just toys that you keep for a short time. Never dump cash on racing cars. Cash is for C class and 320d.

[@alankusevitsky6831]

Did this run in my C43..awesome drive. Thanks for a great presentation of that top notch Porsche, great all rounder.

[@thomasg.5856]

Great video, amazing pictures (which might be owed to marvelous landscape 😎) and a great review which is on the point…haven’t seen something similar in German! Thx and greetings from Germany. Can’t wait for my GTS…🚙

[@embakubmotoring]

This new colour grading is incredible🔥 Beautiful video🔥

[@annelizevaughan9306]

Ciro is a great friendly guy met him in Grabouw what a nice guy

[@turbospuds1930]

fantasic photography,looks a beautiful place with perfect roads. how was the ride on the more uneven roads

[@boemomolefe8303]

A brilliant and Scenic road!

[@tman1591]

Amazing car, amazing scenes reviewed by an amazing car journalist👌

[@marcelmotorzoneza9626]

Your review style is exceptional on this one!

[@vusimuzimazibuko6993]

2 uploads in 2 days. We're eating good 🔥

[@leftwing28]

Great review and so happy you're not in the standard issue red coupe with carbon ceramics and light weight package so we can see a more standard interior. Makes me even more excited to receive my GTS order May 2022!

[@silvercat7328]

What colour did you go for? 2 or 4 wd? Cheers.

[@leftwing28]

@@silvercat7328 I went with the 2 wheel in Agate Grey Metallic which I feel compliments all the black components of the GTS so well!

[@silvercat7328]

@@leftwing28 yep, that will be stunning.

[@bhavyesh1981]

Can’t wait for mine as well. June 2022

[@leftwing28]

@@bhavyesh1981 Congratulations Bhavyesh on your GTS!

[@kevinnev]

Great video,great car and absolutely beautiful Country we live in.

[@acenonda4021]

Great video mate. 👍 We wanna hear more interior induction noise next time. 🙏 More induction & definitely less background music. 🙏

[@MrAdyboi]

Great review

[@CobusDerrenberg]

Brilliant review ! WELL DONE, as always ! Brilliant production - BEST in the global business - really world class material 😃💪 Brilliant car - I'll take the 911 Turbo S though 😉👍

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

First time viewer, excellent review. I am curious if you would recommend a need to add the front axle lift on this gts? Or is there enough clearance? PS: Epic scenery and landscape, Epic videography, Epic reviewing, Epic camera angles! May I ask which location exactly did you shoot this video at?

[@Linda-jm2ez]

Always add a front lift. Helps your case a bit more when it's time to sell it👍

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

@@Linda-jm2ez Will it not add more weight?

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@RobinSingh-lf3iq What do you care about the weight? You are not pushing the car, the engine is.

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 launch times, track times etc..

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@RobinSingh-lf3iq Get a Tesla Plaid if you want a fast car. It smokes everybody without any effort whatsoever.

[@ry-i-am3698]

Awesome review Ciro

[@mohamedwalele5235]

Anyone know which road this is?

[@tp5275]

Nice review. Is the colour GT silver or Dolomite?

[@silvercat7328]

Good question! I’m thinking (guessing) dolomite, hope the dude replies! I’m waiting on a build slot, looking to go GT silver.

[@ryanloedolf2616]

Can anyone inform us of where this road is?

[@xhipper5987]

What is this trimming is that standard for gts ?

[@ycnexu]

Some really, very pretty shots there.

[@tdkprop6398]

Very nice Vid u did with charming comment style. Did order

[@wadesolomon2484]

Ciro seems to lose way too many items in those middle consoles 😂it was the water in this car and he also lost his nuts in the Golf GTI....

[@MrSWW]

I am waiting for the 992.2 Carrera T, I like the middle finger stabbing of the infotainment screen by Ciro.

[@rogeritt88]

The 911 shape hasn't changed dramatically since the 60s that isn't a negative that is a huge positive it gives it history and class.

[@njabuloprince6483]

The visuals!

[@hipetwa]

When will there be a review of a porsche 911 gt3 touring manual gear box will be nice

[@DeepDivineMusicSession]

What road is this?

[@lizwimahamba3734]

Invest in chapters in your videos. Otherwise great video as always.

[@tshiamomogale207]

I totally agree on that one

[@jameshalim5245]

Anyone know is this dolomite silver or gt silver? Thanks!

[@kabelonamane9914]

This is Amazing

[@jerryngobese3216]

Damn where are you driving, where are these roads?

[@dumisanimasilela2673]

I'll take mine in carmine red or python green please😎

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

Brilliant car. Outstanding in fact. The only car I'd take over this in the GT sports category is the Lexus LC 500

[@Brauny12311]

Someone send a map of the driving route please 🥺😍

[@arthurgumbochuma9730]

I think that's Franshoek

[@Billybmusic]

super vid !

[@GlobalEverything]

Where is this road in South Africa?

[@matbishopsa]

Grabouw/Vyeboom. I drove it the other day - phenomenal.

[@nonhlanhlanxumalo8974]

This is the 911 I would buy if I had the money coz it has the DNA of a GT3 and "Dailability" of a standard Carrera.

[@nl3712]

Nice

[@mr10secondGT]

I drove that actual car! Loved it. Sucks that Car magazine crashed it.

[@grantgillespie6878]

Huh? Seriously?

[@mr10secondGT]

@@grantgillespie6878 yeah….

[@mr10secondGT]

It’s an AWD and very confident inspiring. Sadly it gave someone too much confidence. It happens. So sorry for the guy who crashed it. It’s ugly….

[@matbishopsa]

@@mr10secondGT Hectic, where did you see?

[@Adib-A]

Really a dream car.

[@thabsmashego676]

Porsche 😍

[@rationalthinker9181]

I know this I'll take a 911 any day over an other sports car. What it lacks in exclusivity it makes up for in daily drivability and reliability.

[@Mannys_World]

My actual favourite car right now😢

[@sharkies5747]

I have always liked Porsche but i think they could have done allot better with the "Day Light LED's" running lights on all the new models. I really do not like it at all. Seems like a after thought. Just me?

[@BoHorror]

This was filmed while passing Grabouw damn

[@sedzanithilivhali882]

From the outside it sounds like a shaver

[@BMTVSA]

Where is this road ?

[@sharkies5747]

Basically between Grabouw, Franshoek and Caledon all around Theewaterskloof dam. Western Cape, South Africa

[@bengscbme]

I think I'd go for the turbo s 🤔

[@segamatale8375]

The only problem is that it's almost double the price with 80% similar features.

[@davidkn]

Brakes from a Turbo, not a Turbo S

[@phenotypeb6843]

Love the car but cabin noise is unacceptable

[@thesloothy9348]

I refuse to subscribe until i see some HP numbers up on screen XD

[@reinoolivier9470]

60fps please

[@faadilcajee3640]

For me it's a Nissan GTR. The ultimate supercar.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Its far from being the ultimate super car in 2021 but its still an okay car. Its not bad. Although it gets smoked by a lot of its competitors these days, it can at least still beat the average Lexus and BMW 3 series.

[@ramaanomuravha8575]

The sales numbers say a different story, friend

[@thabanglehetla6073]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior I agree with you, the Godzilla is not what it used to be.😭

[@marty232]

GTS stands for grand tourer sport

[@nickparsons5369]

Can't figure out what road/route this is? Any ideas?

[@swerwerindiewind7334]

Franschoek pass and Theewaterskloof dam. Western Cape.

[@TorqueDriven]

Great one mate! Porsche 911GTS is the daddy! What a beast. Road to 1k subs your support will be appreciated ❤️❤️

[@trishennaidoo1309]

U drove a turbo s

[@gerritvanloggerenberg5722]

Best driving road wc

[@elite4124]

Mine has arrived finally 🤫

[@Carscoza]

Enjoy!

[@elite4124]

Thank you sir! Great review btw

[@banelegaza]

For those who couldn't get the HP figure on screen, it's about 420.69

[@claytonponiappen5848]

HP are for loosers

[@sedzanithilivhali882]

Is it really? 😂 😂 😂

[@WimTheInstigator]

Its actually more like 470hp

[@gerritvanloggerenberg5722]

My mini Cooper s is among the best driving 4cyl turbo cars on a small budget go and buy one and agree with me u wil be surprised what cars I see in my rear view mirror even sound Better than golf7

[@monraypretorius3585]

What road is that? You know... For uhm.. research purposes😅

[@matbishopsa]

Grabouw/Vyeboom. I drove it the other day - phenomenal.

[@KaraboMolokwane007]

Second!

[@Turbo_S_Em_funf]

It has as much power as a 997 Turbo gen I

[@vishanbhika7077]

Closer to 3 million than 2 mil. I specked sparsely and I got to 2.85 mil

[@Adib-A]

You own a Porsche?

[@DavetheCarGuy]

First!

[@mountaindune]

Aren't you that editor guy?

[@MrMartinHattingh]

Ciro, for the love of all that is German: It’s Porsch-uh and 9-eleven, not Porsh nine one one 😆

[@derolnkuna6494]

You can't drive it everyday have you seen the price of petrol😅

[@denzelobrian7574]

Shheeeessshhhh

[@thabo9218]

353kw = 473 HP

[@mtho3509]

So a lot lol

[@sexpistill]

Ciro No! 😡 That's a 992 The 991 was the last naturally aspirated 911 GTS before the face-lifted 991.2 got turbos 😭

[@mtho3509]

Makes no difference since Porsche make the best turbo engines. They're jist better

[@sexpistill]

@@mtho3509 The turbo engine's are faster but not better, they don't sound good at all. The GT3 is still the best car they make including the other naturally aspirated models.

[@andresmattos7541]

All these youtubers sound like salesman, all good all beautiful

[@drstevej2527]

Two minutes later and he was carjacked and shot in SA!

[@khatmanworld]

Brilliant review as always HOWEVER Let us not try to emulate the US: - it's a posshh not a posha - talk meter and centimeter and not inches

[@munzakamukwamba8465]

Porsche (Posha) is actually the correct German pronounciation

[@giftysambo4238]

I think that's how you pronounce it

[@drwgalabuschagne3287]

Did they fake the sounds of this car?

[@rufustitus5463]

I wonder what the real power figures are🤔 We dont fall for porsche performance figure no more😒

[@akanichauke8243]

You think that's how you pronounce it?😂😂

[@CiroDeSiena]

No one knows how to pronounce my name, including me

[@joyj1461]

@@CiroDeSiena 😂come on man

[@gerritvanloggerenberg5722]

BMW 2litre turbo driven in sport among the best 4cyl cars in the world

[@ashleysambo4104]

To be honest it’s quite expensive 😅

[@joyj1461]

For a sports car,bargain but i'd rather get an M5 competition for around the same price and perfomance...

[@MrDavekoster-HatesThisPlanet]

🤣🤣🤣

[@veedeekay5610]

Ooof.... When there is video proof of you crossing a solid white line on the road.... Hope the traffic department does not see this

[@NSIZWA747]

I am buying Carrera GTS Cabriolet before the 25th to celebrate GODS grace upon my life, business and family this

[@Carscoza]

Enjoy it! Wishing you many happy miles

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

A 911 should be manual, not automatic. Might as well be driving a Prius.

[@commanderrussels2612]

terrible reviewer, car looks cool though

[@sibusisonhlapo3367]

Give us more energy you sound forced to do your Job as always jeez bra 😒

[@wadesolomon2484]

Ciro seems to lose way too many items in those middle consoles 😂it was the water in this car and he also lost his nuts in the Golf GTI....