Porsche Macan SUV 2021 in-depth review.

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This is the Porsche Macan! It’s designed to offer the perfect middle ground between a small SUV and a sports car. However, as you’d expect with any Porsche, it doesn’t come cheap! The range kicks off from £48,000, but if you want to go for the 2.9-litre V6 turbo with the ability to put down 440hp, you’ll be looking at a starting price of £69,000!
So, is it worth it? There are already a bunch of small performance SUVs in this market, from the X3M to the Alfa Stelvio QV, and the Porsche is easily at the higher end of the price range - and that’s before you even start considering the options which you’ll definitely want to add! Well to find out, you’ll need to sit back, relax, and join Mat for his latest in-depth review!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:15 Price
00:43 Exterior Style
02:45 Engines
03:20 0 - 60mph
03:55 Brakes
05:02 Interior Style
06:05 Back Seats
07:16 Boot
08:16 Annoying Features
09:47 Good Features
10:54 Sporty Driving
11:46 Drivetrain
12:29 Infotainment
13:16 Practicality
14:00 Daily Driving
15:48 Drifting
16:32 Verdict
Porsche Macan Turbo Specifications
RRP: From £68,530
Fuel economy: 29 mpg combined
Horsepower: 440hp
Dimensions: 4,684 mm L x 1,926 mm W x 1,624 mm H
Max speed: 168 mph
Engine: 2.9-litre V6 petrol
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The Porsche Macan Turbo may start from £69,000, but can you name a better SUV for less £££?! We'll wait...

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£69000 N o I C e

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The Porsche has to be one of the hottest SUVs in the world

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Range Rover Velar much prettier than that blob in the ghastly grey

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Nothing

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Couldn't agree more.

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You have just secured his job for another 10 years 🤣

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Same here. Watching cars that are not affordable for me AND some of them are not available in my country.

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Dad: So, what do you do? Mat: poking half a million cars with the stick of truth

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carwow being a host on top gear 😂

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Matt: I am good at running to check the brake test in our drag races when we have Yianni in the video

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@@carwow Jeremy, Richard and May had and still have the most legendary job a petrol head can possibly imagine. Yours comming close tho!

[@Paresh256]

The Macan changed the way i looked at SUV's when it comes to the driving experience. Definitely the best SUV out there when it comes to being fun to drive. Also, Matt keep up the great work.

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Naw Alfa romeo stelvio

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@@Travis73917 true, but less polished.

[@andreilyas1426]

thanks for the info

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Who else is waiting for Mat to say ," I am in a Bugatti chiron, and next to me is a koenigsegg agera rs and we are gonna have a drag race!"

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Chiron VS Jesko

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Woow goog idea!!!

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Good..

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If only there's bugatti and koenigsegg owner that willing to lend their cars for such test...... I reckon the factory wouldn't lend their media test car if they're gonna be raced, just like the holy trinity hypercars test only possible with customer owned cars.

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Only if the other driver is Yianni.

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Mental how quickly the channel is growing , anyone else came here from the start from carbuyer?

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Ginny and Bach still doing well there!

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Since 2010 🤣🎉

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🙋🏾

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"Its disigned to be a suv and sport so you dont get a divorce" That Killed me XD

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Wowowowowo

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True story

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@@carwow wow

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@amru2001 No one cares.

[@mtnvalley9298]

My wife said get both, so I did. She golfs in her Macan and I hoon my Targa. Win Win.

[@rohanr6708]

“It’s designed to combine a sports car and an SUV so you don’t have to get a divorce.” -Mat Watson,2020

[@mashallaeinfachderhubsche813]

Let's be honest. The fewest of us watch this video because they are really interested in buying this particular car. But it's just nice to watch. Mat, you're doing a great job!

[@aiv4873]

I feel attacked, I came here after watching Doug’s video about the Macan because I’m planning to get one.

[@boneythomas2736]

Matt is the best automotive reviewer I see in youtube. His sense of humour, genuine review about the automobiles etc.

[@dewaldmaritz6809]

1:36 ah she takes two fingers

[@carwow]

😳

[@visionist7]

What about three. Or four?

[@MyRealName]

@@visionist7 you don't want her to be able to take that, mate

[@ToreOnYouTube]

In both ends, obviously.

[@magnus2025]

YES I was looking for this comment 😁👍🏼

[@Gggggg172eyeyeurhuwue]

Great videos, Always fun to watch! , could you also provide a review on the premium/standard sound systems as well and how they fare against their competitors.

[@ivangalea8628]

I took delivery of one on 1st March 2020, replacing a GLC 63S. Unfortunatel lockdown means I'm not driving it as much as I'd like. However, it's a fantastic car and I love it! It might start at £69k but options are easy to add, plus there's the UK's rather steep first registration fees too! So mine cost £79k and I was quite modest with the spec!!

[@lewisoliver7451]

Brilliant job guys. Love how you have sectioned up the video! Great idea

[@rustycage670]

I had the pleasure to drive one and I was amazed by the pdk, unbelievable..

[@PurexBoss12]

You make this confusing time more entertaining, Thanks Matt!

[@vaniuk1572]

Carwow should also add the "Stick of truth" to their merchandise lineup...I'd buy a 50 of them

[@carwow]

One day!

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

At least it'd be better than the 'drag queen' merch lol

[@mashpotato1799]

You predict it!

[@mikeowen1819]

Owned this model for 9 months (having had a 996 C4 previously). It’s quick, spacious for two teenagers and on a long run will return 28mpg. Loads of tech and fun to drive.

[@ballislife2351]

Wow, are u still getting 28mpg?

[@cadriver2570]

How are you getting 28 mpg???

[@mikeowen1819]

@@cadriver2570 well it’s 20-ish if I drive hard in local roads or 28 on the UK motorway at a steady 70mph

[@cadriver2570]

@@mikeowen1819 Ah, the UK gallon is also larger than the US gallon.

[@AlBasrawi98]

2:31 *casually hits bumper with stick* ah...

[@declangvr228]

Great video Matt! Do the hazard lights come on automatically after hard braking?

[@stevequinn70]

Loving the use of the phrase ‘bell end’. Much underused phrase that. You are a true wordsmith Mat 🤣🤣

[@okuhlereeds4216]

Credit to Matt and his team for their consistency uploading videos. Cheers mate

[@761jared]

I just want to say that as a recent subscriber from the US, I watch this channel more for Mat than the overpriced or unavailable cars. However, I do like the reviews immensely

[@akshayshettigar446]

Nice Editing touch there with the engine stats! Keep up the nice work! :) Although, the audio is a bit hit & miss. It's not loud enough compared to other channels at identical volume levels; also echoes at certain points.

[@calibre18517]

Mat, You're more and more entertaining all the time. Keep going, bro! "Cheers" from US (even though most of us don't say that here).

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Mat: gets divorced Also mat: So what exactly happened...

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5 annoying things about my wife

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5 good things about my wife

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Matt talking with his ex's boyfriend: Should you *avoid* her, *consider* her, *shortlist* her or *go ahead and marry* her

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@@DuyNguyen-bn2mn Well I'd reckon consider

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Duy Nguyen and now it’s time to poke her whit the stick of truth

[@aaronsmith2929]

Would like to see a comparison between this, the X3M (orX4M) and the AMG GLC 63... theMacan always won in the past, but I feel the other German brands have made huge strides lately.

[@the-boring-car-guy]

The way the revs flied up when he hummed it was astonishing 14:59

[@C.JG.]

Love the birds singing in the backgound!

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17 comments in less than a minute. You’re great Mat! Keep it up!

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It's the first time I have a good laugh watching a car review video!! Good job Matt! definitely subscribing!

[@wadelovejoy1883]

the sarcasm from 09:30 - 09:43 is unparalleled.

[@rubioe3067]

8:08 an idea, you can put helicopter tape (I use for my bycicle 3M) to avoid damage that parts of your car

[@cory7520]

4:38 i think theres a goat in your car matt

[@hikaritrain_]

5:01 That's why he had to change his "specialist timing gear"

[@nevillejames2200]

Great review. Love the new sections of your review

[@krauseehre5626]

Netflix: Are you still watching? Me and someones daughter: 1:37

[@chriselse515]

This really was hilarious got my head phones on and laughing out loud the Mrs looking at me like I'm going mad.

[@blogz589]

First 5 seconds was pure gold LOL

[@MrSamstackz]

OMG 😱 the first 6 seconds Mat is already on fire 🔥🔥😭😭

[@omarzubaidi2166]

I can't help but love the engine sound of this car, the engine sound is on another league

[@kelsaeladdie]

Hey Matt... Love your reviews, always sure of good info and a laugh. I just noticed the segment indicator line along the bottom of the screen: GREAT INNOVATION! Love it!

[@cartik4296]

That turbo whistle tho😍😍

[@chagan4159]

Matt !!!!!!! Look at those blank buttons on the central control

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long time no see!! carwow stick of truth!!!

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Porsche really seems to have their launch control dialled in. Kudos for that! But I’d still rather have a sports car and not an suv (generally)

[@ShahnewazShohan]

Finally mecan review from Mat. Have been waiting a long time.

[@anantbansal4614]

Matt u really work hard nd gives the best videos which helps in getting full knowledge of car.

[@wezelhond5572]

5:52 how awesome is this, Porsche has been listening to us car guys 😱 buttons voor dayss

[@thami031]

1-"So you don't have to get a divorce"... 2- "but so is getting a divorce" Matt You mentioned divorce twice.. are You okay bro? Lol

[@forexaikido5997]

I was wondering what was up as well lol

[@visionist7]

Prenups don't help!

[@thami031]

@@visionist7 sure

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

His wife wants a divorce because Mat's stick of truth isnt big enough

[@thami031]

@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey you're a legend

[@kevinhan721]

Great vid. I have a question. I have porsche 911 and now I'm thinking of getting a car with more seats. I'm thinking Macan S (2022), Cayenne coupe S, and Panamera Sport Turisumo. Which one would you recommend and why? Thanks!

[@johanmarklund8427]

Matt, can you explain to me how the scuffplates mounted on the plastic interior, inside the boot, will protect the paintwork? I've allways wondered.. ;D

[@verrocay]

Oh Mat, you pervert 1:36

[@Roddy_Zeh]

2:32 Mat, you hit the Macan! D: Careful, it'll bite you! XD

[@saatviktyagi4800]

Mat is soon going to be the standard of automotive industry , every one be like ' I wanna be as good as mat watson'

[@9fiveb180]

The buttons you say are "difficult to select whilst driving" are also located in actual hard button form along the bottom of the screen between the 2 rotary knobs.

[@bajaboardukesk8858]

Good thing the paints real too after hitting it with the stick of truth 😂

[@alekspanzone1721]

I feel like you should do a full test of the Mercedes GLC 63s, just as sporty but with a V8 and I think more comfortable and practical.

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😀mercedes 😀

[@shipmecompany]

Matt, when can you do a video on the new facelifted F-Pace SVR? Would love to know how it stacks up to the 2021 Macan.

[@simarbains3358]

Hey Matt, can you review the glc amg63? I think it’s a great competitor in this sporty suv class

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Parents: So mat boy, I see you drive rolls Royces, what job ya doing? Me: Scratching cars

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Mat is the best car reviewer on here! 🙂

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2:32 Omg! You hit the car with your... stick! 😱

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I can't buy any but I love to hear the details about cars from matt thank you matt

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Notification bell on 😂

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NICE!

[@Boeing-ER-jy9vq]

Return of the classic timing gear We missed u!

[@nabinsha7188]

Dear matt, Does it not seem odd for the car to have the wiper stalk on the right and bliker stalk on the left on RHD cars? Especially in such expensive ones? When they change the car to LHD to RHD, cant they redesign that? Instead of cost cutting?

[@jh0742]

Fantastic review, well done.

[@rupakpatel8625]

It would be great if you could talk about the reliability and maintenance of the car. Like would it be more expensive to maintain or less expensive, compared to its rivals?

[@Nokenify]

Fix the sound pretty please? It's always sooo LOW!

[@marvinlopez5217]

Gorgeous!! my favorite SUV on its category!!

[@funkyfin3023]

Fair review Mat. I looked at original 5 years ago. 3 tall teenagers and luggage forget it. Down to 1 kid and a dog now. Both throw up all the time but I love driving it and the mix of digital and analogue interior. Only suggestion would be sports exhaust on/off on road not just valve click. Sport + is naughty but nice and not offensive for today’s PC world.

[@mondobytes]

Is the 0-60 with Sport Chrono Package?

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I think so, yes, because it had the clock on the dashboard which only comes with said package

[@APAstronaut333]

It has the big anus package

[@450cerbera]

Its in Sports + so yes it has the Sports Chrono .

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@@450cerbera yes 🙌 you right

[@jurabrebric5278]

2:30 I see what you did there...hit the car with that stick.Damn Mat

[@Kriss352]

Was gonna comment for this too haha. While watching I was already stressed out when we was agitating that freaking stick next to the car and of course he hit it -_- almost had a heart attack.

[@Ezinma88]

Funny and informative as per usual. I was a bit nonplussed when you opened the central console and there was an SD card slot there. What on earth do you need an SD card for?!

[@nealp885]

Love the buttons, much better than a screen!

[@alexharpoth6562]

i really like how this channel isn’t completely unbiased like a lot of other car review channels. good job Matt

[@SurenGiri]

Isn’t unbiased = biased? I am confused.

[@alexharpoth6562]

Suren Giri no it means he is fair even if he is reviewing a car brand that he really likes

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Never knew that this channel has started to put time stamps on the vids... Inspiration from the hub? 👀

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I love it when there are ads every few seconds

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I don't have internet to see this but for my crazy on car(carwow) makes me to watch nearly 45 minutes

[@a3zth3tikz]

watching these videos makes me think how manufacturers forget to factor in simple things when making cars bump in the driver’s side, load cover that doesn’t fit anywhere for storage, etc and it’s a premium brand

[@hyperpotion5416]

When you pop the hood it looks like a mini because of the headlights

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

The M4S from the wraith movie had 440hp twin turbo 4 cylinder back in the 80's. It's top end hits 195mph. Does the Chyenne?

[@RifatTV]

How did you enable the launch control?

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Cars when Mat takes out the “Carwow stick of truth”. 😫

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😍😍😍

[@TheIceMurder2]

Rape!

[@murraysampson2501]

I was just eyeing one of these at the car wash this evening, I’ve never taken much notice of Porsche SUV’s before. Nice vehicle.

[@viper0496]

Porsche suv's are really cool

[@callummann7671]

8.1k views in 14 minutes. Matt putting in the work.

[@Emjackson89]

Another Fantastic Review. Matt you're bloody hilarious!!

[@icantrideslow]

2:32 casually and audibly hits the rear bumper with the stick. Mat wtf pay some attention, don't be a jerk

[@andysui5979]

I was gonna post this, LMAO.

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

Alright mate dont get your panties in a twist the car wont break down

[@icantrideslow]

@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpideywhile that is certainly true i don't know how would you react it you lent your car to a reviewer who then gives it back to you with scratches. I know they're press cars but a true petrolhead respects cars no matter what. When I drive a rental I treat it just like it was mine.

[@theotimenk]

he's the worst, he doesn't give a shit about cars that aren't his

[@tom66243]

Great video but audio is all over the shop...

[@happymunchkin2812]

Just ordered my Macan S 2021. Can’t wait 😊.

[@hodge1013]

Top gear should have Matt and Yianni presenting i reckon that would make it good to watch again! They have a cool vibe and the banter would be quality 🤙🏽

[@ttvvideos2050]

Mat has gone as good as Jeremy Clarkson!

[@spywalkz1]

*Jeremy Clarkson joins the chat*

[@saadabdulsamad3392]

Nah mate he’s a bloody legend

[@tahir_ahmad]

04:12 - that bodywork gap is unforgivable

[@beau2047]

Just horrible

[@Jousten16]

I didn't even notice it at first tbh but you cannot excuse such a shit in such an expensive car and especially from Porsche.

[@givemeemoretree6800]

Panel seems to be damaged 4:14

[@beau2047]

@@givemeemoretree6800 wheels are curbed aswell.

[@whatever5922]

Thought that was done on purpose

[@johanybravo9661]

When that stick of truth touched the bumper, it left a scratch on my heart!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review Mat!

[@krisbower8816]

Mat, cheers mate. you are by far one of the most, if not THE most (on my list of reviewers) entertaining reviewer. Keep gettin' it, man!

[@Wasayyrao]

I am going to buy this car Love it

[@zakariabellot4946]

If you have to choose between a Macan GTS and a Range rover sport hse dynamic 306hp which one would you go for?

[@dominiksuk7261]

If the PDK was a several-grand upgrade option on the lower tier VW cars, I’d gladly have it over the terrible DSGs, but with the rest all the more budget-ish. I seem to love that gearbox the most about these cars.