Porsche Macan GTS raises the SUV game

[@sitipo3547]

Brilliant review, love the filming the drone shots and the first class commentary, proper motoring journalism on show here so much better than all those other youtuber boys, please keep them coming Roger

[@jakesoloman1425]

cant argue with this

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thanks si tipo theres more vids to come

[@chippyrider]

Wow absolutely marvellous video ,tremendous editing ,great drone flights. all in all a very very polished motoring feature of a great car After seeing your video Mr bailey The Porsche Macan GTS has gone straight to the top of my wish list .

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thank you Mr Parkynn may your wish come true.

[@grmcall]

2:07 - The GTS is so good it can even switch to left-hand drive at the press of a button!

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

first to notice Graham ! a mistake a decided to leave in :-)

[@alrome5508]

I noticed that too, guess its for the American viewers

[@MikeJLewis2010]

I noticed that too !! Lol

[@bryantdakari8678]

I realize it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to stream new series online ?

[@leonidasflynn7116]

@Bryant Dakari i use FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)

[@Pedro-rx2jd]

Roger Bailey is one of the most trustworthy car reviewers on you tube and this macan gts sounds like the suv to buy

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thank you for the encouraging words Pedro 12345

[@ehJoe]

I am no longer watching YT vids about cars, this is the 20th Century Fox EPIC Porsche Macan GTS tutorial by the one and only Roger Bailey, OUTSTANDING my friend.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

😁😂😎 Joe; the Quentin Tarantino of KZbin - you are too kind, thank you !

[@ehJoe]

@@RogerBaileyOnCars I have been on a binge watch, can't get enough of your shooting style and way with words, poetry in every vid.

[@MikeJLewis2010]

Great review. Can't wait to get mine in November. I've driven that ACTUAL car as I had it on test for a couple of days. Awesome.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thanks, and great choice Mike, .. say hello to the guys at Chester for me

[@MikeJLewis2010]

Will do Roger. I only know Sarah by name at the moment but I'm sure ill be getting to know them all well once the current situation is over !!

[@jh0742]

Lucky bugger, good on you. Yes my next car also but will need to wait a little while.

[@jmdixon1]

Same - my Mamba Green GTS will be in the USA by end of November!

[@darrenyorston5859]

Another great video! How on earth do you only have this number of subscribers! Cinematic quality and great information! My new 992 GT3 arrives in Mat - you're GR3 videos have kept me going! Thank you!

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks Darren, that incoming GT3 will enrich your life😊👍🏼

[@DWraysGarage]

Early congrats on hitting 10k subs, Roger! Your dedication and focus is paying off. Great review of a vehicle that has just hit my radar very recently after a dodgy experience trying out an RCF (totally different I know - let's just say I'm acknowledging my age). Was all over a 2018 GTS but have some anxieties about the burgeoning number of oil issues and transfer case problems resulting in few warrantied vehicles being available. Seems if I want to go Macan I need to opt for the Audi motor - also interesting how they no longer have the larger displacement motor for the Turbo...

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

D Wray's Garage thank you for noticing, yes I'm staring down 10k! I'm sure You'd love the macan GTS it has a feel of a big engine, best wishes - Roger

[@MontyMonty-vn3hp]

Great video Roger , you always produce well crafted reviews , thoroughly enjoyable and informative. .

[@dazevers]

Wow Porsche have done it again, improved an already very impressive car, the new exhaust sound, body tweaks & performance are all fantastic. Roger thanks for this superb video & have the very best weekend.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks Daz hope you have a great weekend too

[@joneastelow9169]

Sounds great, for me the Gen 1 sounded a bit to aggressive, especially for little old Beryl next door to me... :)

[@yvesparis7556]

Well done video!! Just bought one few weeks ago. Absolutely love it! The sound puts a smirk on my face every time!

[@zacshirley6917]

Another fabulous video roger such a great car very versatile the intro is very good as well you are very good with your drone and editing

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks zac good to see you hear 👍🏼

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Before I comment on this stunning SUV, I have a question Sir Roger. @2:07 into the video, did something... Go wrong? Did you enter another dimension? Where everything is "reversed"? The Porsche badge gave it away that you were NOT travelling on foreign roads. Anyway. You've been to the Arctic in the Mecan and you've seriously...ish! off roaded an "S" so I was half expecting you to ford that water at the beginning of the video? You, sort of, tried to later on into the video, but I think the car's onboard computer took over the steering and thought, "Nope! Not going across that water!" :-))... So is this better or different than the Turbo you drove? And how do they compare? As for the GTS's "more exciting looks", I still think it looks quite understated. It's the sort of car that you wouldn't give a second glance to at a red light, until you watch it's exhaust disappearing into the distance and thought, "What the **** was that!!??" :-))... Great video Mr. RB. Editing (Or most of it. See above!), choice of music and volume, the scenery, your Porsche knowledge, dronemanship (Or is that Blonde-stalker-droneswomanship?). ;-))... Your No1 Stalker (And now No1 critique!) :-))...

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

good critique TZ and most welcomed, I read it twice and all spot on, Jilly drives while I drone (theres a joke there somewhere) GTS slightly less punchy than the turbo but not by much, I chickened out of lake wading regrettably and as for the flipped image at 2.07 I noticed id done that in error too late to change it and I didn't think anyone would notice it - clearly I didn't count on a sharp eyed stalker ! keep critiquing, stay safe - RB

[@jedmorrow106]

nice review i'm not sure landrover fans will think much of the macans off road ability but you are quite right about the macans amazing on road ability

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

cheers Jed

[@julian987r4]

You mean all that off roading on the school run that they all do.

[@williegitau6680]

Great review Sir....

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thank you

[@frasermacleod7642]

Fantastic review Roger. The Macan GTS certainly is one awesome SUV 😉👌🏻

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thanks Turbo Mac I really appreciate your comments 👍

[@mohsin9825]

Awesome once again , drone shots are stunning :)

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thanks Mohsin good to see you here again

[@nomdeplume2724]

Great video Roger. I’ve recently subscribed and thoroughly enjoy your reviews. I arrived at a Cayman GTS spec myself. Superb. Thanks again.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks and great you subscribed, welcome !

[@BB-ii3or]

Excellent Review Mr Bailey as I've come to expect, hope you didn't get your camara wet !

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

I did!

[@stephanklose2938]

Great review and yes, I fully agree with you...the new Macan GTS is an awesome car (especially in this colour combo - having the same 😊) . Once behind the wheel, you just completely forget that you are driving a so-called SUV 😁 (until you happen to need, sometime, the U or the V 😁)

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

exactly the point 👍

[@joneastelow9169]

I notice the American market has air suspension as standard, have you compared both at all? Great video and love the dramatic "GofT" type music soundtrack at the end. cheers Roger

[@MrBrendan59]

Another great review Roger. Is there any chance of you reviewing the 2022 Macan GTS Gen 3? I'd love to hear your thoughts and comparisons.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thanks and yes gen 3 Macan GTS will come at some point

[@porschecarrera1797]

definately well sorted for road use, off road a bit less but overall a superb SUV and a great review

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

yep, kinda agree with this

[@craigwither9162]

Ordered one back in February very very excited even more so after watching this ! Even same crayon colour ! Thank you

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

prepare to be impressed

[@terrymarshall9901]

Very nice review - the first one where anyone has tried a bit of off roading. I've had a GTS on order here in South Africa since mid August - still don't have a build date - may get it by Easter 2021 - rare as hens teeth in S.A. - no dealers even have a demo, so I don't even know how it drives or sounds - but from all the videos and reviews - should be worth the wai!t

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks. it will be worth waiting for, its a limo and a sports cars all in one

[@PaulPhelpsMD]

Nice video! Think there are too many buttons, but sounds like I'll be hitting the sweet spot with a 2021 Porsche Macan!

[@ghowells5433]

Great review Roger. I have a rs3 as my daily as don’t get these suvs

[@barryseal5730]

fantastic review, I've been waiting for this one and it doesn't disappoint, gts macan is on my wish list, thanks

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks Barry hope your wish comes to pass

[@Michigan_Wolverine]

Roger- I ordered a 21 GTS but my only concern is that it is a smaller displacement engine at 2.9L. What is your opinion on the ngine?

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

engine is very strong, plenty of low rev torque & punches well above its weight, sounds good too

[@Karlacook89]

This car is stunning and you do a great job showing it👍😊💕✨✨✨✨

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

hey....... Karla !! good to see you, hope you and your family are keeping well 😊

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Roger Excellent review again. This car was on my short list when I recently came to change my ageing Audi SQ5. However things were complicated when my old car failed requiring cylinder head rebuild which would have costed in excess of £3500😂 My Audi dealer offered a great deal which I could not refuse, and the GTS would have cost me at least another £10k. Maybe next time as the Macan GTS has all I could wish for, buttons included!

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks Phillip, SQ5 is on my list - just to take for a drive ! - Roger

[@ginathornbury1418]

this is a car for me Roger, this video is another super review

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thank you Gina, nice to see you again

[@theorousso]

Very informative and clear description! I’m owner of a Macan diesel and after 6 years it is time to replace it. I was thinking Macan s but now I’m also considering a gts…! Having a Bmw m240i xdrive in the garage as well , I think that if I turn to a gts, then most probably I will have two in one ! What’s your advise??

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thanks , The current Macan GTS has the best engine, is a capable drivers car and very adaptable for all driving styles

[@alrome5508]

great video again rodger thanks

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MichaelJohnson-kr6hh]

Great video and beautiful scenery spectacularly filmed - where was this? Would be great to have a head to head between the new and the old Macan GTS.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks Michael, the roads are north wales

[@jakesoloman1425]

another well made video, enjoyed it

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

glad you liked it Jake

[@chrismartin7104]

Just ordered one, delivery in November. Great review Roger. Think I made the right choice!

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

definitely a good choice

[@joneastelow9169]

Did you go for air suspension Chris? I'm just about to order. Need to try those roads that Roger was on.

[@jimmy8693]

I’ve got one on the way, test drove one yesterday…..wow……do you like yours?

[@chrismartin7104]

Very happy!

[@sbfhawk4343]

There is a button for just about everything you can think of!! I am sure that the buttons have hidden button that enables VTEC!!! LOL JK I own a GTS its as good as it gets for the CUV. I mean its great for those like us that own fast Cars like the 911 , Supras, NSXs, and the CRXs its a match made in heaven.

[@Lerxstification]

Did you say they are eliminating the buttons stack down the middle?? THAT is one of the coolest looking (and most practical) design elements inside the Macan. I think that would be a mistake, but hey, who knows. Agree, the GTS is the 'sweet spot' in the lineup and a clear winner!

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

porsche test macans have been sighted with touch screens on the centre console, a mistake in my opinion,

[@davecoussens9801]

As usual Roger, top review 👍

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thank you Dave, good seeing you again

[@LayilaFaon]

stunning machine so impressive and beautiful

[@w75525]

I'm guessing this has the same engine as the RS4/5 but detuned for some strange reason?

[@CHaggstrom83]

Is the facelift for 2021 really confirmed by Porsche, as in touch screen instead of tactile buttons?

[@none9795]

I wish they get rid of those ugly buttons. I found them overwhelming and been holding back for the 2021 in the hope that they will replace these buttons.

[@markergt01]

Roger, what are your thoughts on this Macan GTS versus a BMW X3 M40? The X3, fully loaded, would be about US $15k less than a well-optioned (but not loaded) Macan GTS.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

similar experiences I expect, if I could get to drive the BMW I'd give a more informed opinion. .

[@morris111]

been looking at the Macan S unless this came out , just wondering with the sports exhaust can you turn it off for a quiet ride around the neighborhood ? I'm looking at the chalk color , just figuring out the interior to match beside black. thought?

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

hi Frank, yes you twist the little wheel mounted switch and it all quietens down suspension softens up, its a sports car and limo all in one car ! I'm thinking chalk needs black although I saw a chalk on chalk recently, looked good

[@bobschumacher9706]

Red looks great with chalk.

[@idrnetwork]

Is it worth the upgrade from the previous version’s Macan GTS?

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

lots of small reasons to upgrade no hugely compelling ones tho.

[@royd72]

Wicked video Rog 👏👏👏

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thank you RE

[@DM-MayBee]

A very good review mr bailey ...... however, i must ask, are you on payroll with porsche? ...... please dont block me, i genuinely enjoy all your content and reviews. Whilst the "love affair" we all get with a new car and new model, a little objectivity can help balance all. I am very happy to chat/discuss off line if this helps. Regards, David.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Point taken David thanks, no I'm not on Porsche payroll btw more a kid in a candy shop !

[@mrp887]

love this car, great review ;]

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Thanks! 👍

[@CJ-kj5ep]

Brilliant review

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

thanks CJ

[@morrisdennis]

I'm thinking seriously about this 4 my wife, gts it is

[@nateisright]

Touch panels aren’t the future. Are you listening Porsche? The arguments against haptic touch panels are mounting. Commonly used functions should be physical buttons with surfaces that don’t show prints and can be used without looking.

[@Seti12345]

What do you think of the new 2022 Macan GTS?

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

looks to be even better than the current one, if you like the touch screens

[@shaheenevans]

Great review for a well specced Macan GTS, I would you describe this experimence if this was your first Porsche car ownership ? I’m saving for me 718 gt4 you’ve got 👌🏻

[@julian987r4]

It is button overkill.

[@asdfg9995]

imo, the suv cancels the point of getting a porsche. its for rich house wives who dont know anything about cars but wants bragging rights. lol

[@Michael-ub9jb]

Porsche doesn't stand behind the quality of their vehicles. The ransfer case on my 2015 Macan S has failed twice now in only 27,000 miles. This is a known issue which caused Porsche to extend their warranty to 7 ys. Their "improved" transfer case lasted only 2 years 2 months and 9,000 miles. I am out of warranty by 6 weeks and Porsche turns their back on problem and sticks me for $3,200 repair. Don't buy a Porsche w/o extended warranty for entire length of time you expect to own it. #1 rated warranty company - Endurance - won't even sell coverage on Macan. That should tell Porsche and all potential buyers something. Customer experience is far from an expected premium car brand experience.

[@edpatrovski3106]

Am I first here ?

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

yes Ed leader of the pack !

[@zissou6928]

You gotta stop calling it an SUV. It's a hatchback