The 2021 Porsche Macan GTS is a Macan Turbo at a discount

[@andreshates]

I got a black GTS last week, carbon fibre interior so yes its black on black, with black accents and black everything lol I love it!

[@apbapb]

The hard buttons are so much better. Wireless charging should also be free!

[@IamJay02]

@Darius Maison sigh

[@rickmeyer1872]

First: let me say that you are the best of the KZbin auto reviewers. Why is it that no journalist has picked up on the truth that serious track junkies do NOT want ceramic brakes on their Porsches? The cost makes them prohibitive. They wear just as quickly. One wants ceramic for a street car, steel for track cars...

[@JH63109]

As an owner of a 2020 Macan GTS, I agree with your video 100%. Seem to really know your stuff too, I’ll be sure to follow going forward.

[@TroyHarlan]

Thanks for nailing the Turbo vs. GTS consideration I’d been waiting to hear. Used go with the Turbo, new go with the GTS. Hard to argue with the depreciation graphs that are out there.

[@Closertotruth2]

Love Miami Blue! Especially on my GT3 Touring. Keep up the great work George.

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, sir!

[@1968meps]

Chalk really shows well in all lighting. Almost takes on different tones when sunny, cloudy, etc. People as me all the time what colour do you call that.

[@Closertotruth2]

@@1968meps Agree , I love Chalk too.

[@whitefish146]

Thanks MotoMan Your review was done in great taste , I am running out to get in my GTS seeking back roads like in your video .. Safe travels to everyone in the GTS /Porsche

[@johnsimonelli9988]

My wife test drove a 2020 Macan GTS and fell in love with the car. I ordered and just took delivery of a 2021 Macan GTS. I had no idea how much value was in our purchase. Thank you for the exciting in depth review!!

[@mohamedmayet4522]

Really like your channel! Great commentary and a good angle on your reviews. 👍🏼

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, Mohamed!

[@patricksphones3127]

This guy knows his stuff

[@Scorpio1075]

I owned a Macan S and it only takes a few weeks to have the buttons memorized, the layout actually makes sense. And they don't look dirty after you tough them.

[@jwpratt1947]

MotoMan: You need to change the location of the camera while youre driving. Looking out the windshield on sunny days is washed out so we can see any of the roads you are driving.

[@craigclark2956]

Great Review, Just ordered a Macan GTS. Yep, mostly because I have a 2019 Audi S7 and hate the haptic touch screens. Hearing that 2022 Macan is going in that direction. Standard air suspension (not on Turbo) and adding Sport Chrono package a must. Color, certainly a personal choice, and Porsche continues to offer a WIDE range or color option. Well done.

[@griznizzgames8013]

Wish I could afford such a luxury

[@DavidRamseyIII]

What colour did you go with

[@braddoucette9738]

Turn off the haptics it’s way better and faster

[@rbassdo]

Miami blue with the blacked out exterior...🔥

[@scottscriticalmass]

I enjoy all your videos MotoMan, but your Porsche content is far and away the best. I gotta ask, what's the other car in the hanger in Miami Blue? BTW... Do you prefer being addressed as 'MotoMan' or 'George'? Thank you!!

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, Scott . . . and I am willing to bet you can guess what Porsche it is:)

[@IceDree]

As always, you're absolutely right about the buttons situation. Its not looking good for the next Macan on that regard. Excellent work as always, M.

[@ymyone]

Great idea, keep the buttons. I love my Macan s and only regret i did not buy it years ago.

[@mdub048]

Great review. I believe the GTS also offers the sportiest, lowest suspension package of any Macan, exclusive to the GTS. That is a the slam dunk for me. The Turbo might give more of a kick, but no other Macan corners on par with the GTS.

[@jhharless793]

Great vid. Your wit is outstanding. Kept my interest throughout. A real pro. Keep your foot on the gas.

[@rayF4rio]

I agree 100% on the buttons and switches - I love me some analog!! Speaking as a former F-4 Phantom guy in Marine Corps Aviation.

[@MotoManTV]

Excellent bird. Thank you for your service . . .

[@Only-one-life-68]

Thank you sir From a grateful citizen in 🇬🇧

[@swsschz]

I had a dream I painted my 997 carrera miami blue. Woke up and saw this video. I think it's a sign!

[@MotoManTV]

Here's another sign: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpmlqmCGndt9ias

[@porscheguy09]

I agree with keeping the physical buttons in the Macan and all other Porsche models. The touch sensitive haptic feedback buttons are nice in some instances like on buttons that aren’t used regularly but I personally like to see individual physical buttons for controls like Sport mode or Launch Control and not a bunch of fingerprints, smears and scratches which ultimately ends up covering a fully touch sensitive surface. I’m honestly surprised that Porsche didn’t make the touch surface controls an option and the physical buttons standard considering all the optional things they sell that are standard on much less expensive cars. Porsche has perfected the science of options and charging customers for things they wouldn’t normally pay for in other brands.

[@MotoManTV]

Driving a '21 AMG GLS 63 right now and the fingerprints on the screen are screwing with my OCD side . . .

[@porscheguy09]

@@MotoManTV I can only imagine. I keep my vehicles clean and tidy and every time I see a car with touch sensitive surfaces the first thing I think about is constantly having to clean off fingerprints and smears. They ruin the clean look that the surface gives you.

[@Only-one-life-68]

Surely these glass buttons are just cheaper to produce..

[@eharrison32]

Love and enjoyed your review, it kept me engaged from start to end. love it !

[@hueyhuynh7271]

What I do like about your channel is that all the technologies of a car, in this case the ceramic brakes, is well explained and broken down to details so that average viewers like me can understand and appreciate. Now that I can impress my buddies with all these technical knowledge, I can promise you that I won't tell them about your channel :) because that would spill my secret sauce. However, I do thank you and will be watching all your videos. I couldn't catch you on the surface coating option on the brake pad that you explained. Why is being "white" give the rotor a shinning look? @4:58

[@MyWatchTherapy]

Another exceptional review. You do a superb job of blending the concepts of "value" and Porsche performance, and esthetics combined with true passion for the high level the brand produces. Keep em coming!

[@mtnvalley9298]

@Andres Perez You sound like a jerk. Not sorry.

[@kristians2704]

@Andres Perez you sound like a German car hater because on every review you comment “amazingly overpriced”

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, Josh!

[@MyWatchTherapy]

@@MotoManTV I'm half Greek, so we get along like that!

[@MyWatchTherapy]

@@MotoManTV when is the Macan Turbo S coming. Sweet overkill.

[@ScottParisi]

Great and quite accurate video. I got my 2021 Macan Turbo as a CPO, with Burmester, sports chrono and a few other options for about the same price as 2021 GTS models with less equipment. The original MSRP was $108,xxx. No PCCB but pretty much everything else.

[@johnd.5601]

I love the centre console! The buttons on the console are what make it just perfect for me.

[@steveo85]

Another great review my pilot friend. Keep it up. I’m a few years away but I’ve narrowed it down this exact crossover and the 971 v6 Panamera. It seems like I see a Macan in every other driveway in the neighborhood so plus 1 for the Panamera. Handling and driving experience seems like it is closer than expected between these two. Is that your observation? I have watched your 971 rwd Panamera review several times. Cheers!

[@Jorge_Magallon]

My wife enjoys her’s except for when she shops. It is big enough, but Porsche should fix the usability issues of the trunk. 1. The hard trunk cover really limits the flexibility of the space so it ends up in the garage many times. 2. Even a moderately fully trunk prevents the auto close feature from working too many times, especially when the aforementioned trunk cover is pushed up by purchases and hits the back window.

[@mtnvalley9298]

truths. My trunk cover is under the bed in the guest room.

[@cmacd8879]

At least is the hatch window tinted enough to provide some security?

[@regal842]

Yea, I much prefer the roll-out style trunk cover, like in the Stelvio. Better if you have a dog as well.

[@1968meps]

Chalk (mine) and Miami Blue are awesome and really stand out on Macans.

[@MotoManTV]

On the Global drive for this car two years ago in Spain, they had a Chalk with Red interior . . . looked stunning!

[@Only-one-life-68]

Chalk and red interior Sounds glorious I’ve got the 2017 gts in Rivera blue Love it.. It sounds far better that the new GTS so keeping the Rivera Blue for a few more years.. I’ve heard that the next Macan WILL BE A ALL ELECTRIC like the tacyan

[@ghowells5433]

I have a 2020 Macan GTS, great car, and a 991.2 gt3 for weekends, which is mind blowing

[@jlo6388]

Firstly. This is another great reviewz

[@plife911]

Nice vid as always 💪🏻 the gts treatment is strong in the macan. Thanks for looking into the turbo parts

[@997turbo2]

I totally agree with you regarding the switches, other suggestion is to make a coupe version like the cayenne coupe, one more thing for Porshe engineers to consider is offer nice combination of colors for the standard interior like black with red other than the beige, for me the standard non leather interior is easy to keep clean and don’t consume time and much care, for me a daily car it need to stand the higher heat temperatures of the summer and the daily car rough life full of scratches, that’s why for me because I know my self leather interior i like it in my weekend car, but unfortunately porsche only offer the standard interior in black, beige or agate colors, I like red

[@Only-one-life-68]

I believe there’s no we’re near enough head room to make it a coupe..

[@997turbo2]

@@Only-one-life-68 this car is supposed to be the daily 911, also VW group made the q3 coupe, Mercedes made glc coupe, I believe they can do it if they want to

[@pling2228]

Are the 2018 models more fun to drive than the 2021? The newer models seem stiffer and less enjoyable to feel the torque and speed perhaps from being heavier?

[@SSvan0]

Newer ones use Audi engines so gag 🤮

[@0913749]

Mine is an a black out version. Runs great and looks great. I purchased the GTS version over Turbo because if I wanted the Turbo HP, I would go for the 911.

[@SinclairJD]

Love the buttons in my GTS. Couldn’t live with the haptic feedback thing.

[@roccomalfara1936]

I agree keep the buttons please. please add electric assist for extra HP or Hybrid . Full electric is nice but range needs to be 500 + KM so can be used on road trips. Side Bar give more wheel options :)

[@nickob]

Is there a way to make the inside vehicle front facing camera angle not so blown out? I'd love to be able to see you shred the road and still be able to see the road ahead.

[@MiniMrBigglesworth]

The Macan is the best sports UV period. Best value.

[@jbutzi]

Agreed, keep the buttons! Great vid.

[@jorgbrouwers5099]

Miami blue einfach wunderbar 😎 i have one for the wish list, but its a big one. Porsche car you give us a decent visualizer to build Porsche’s of our dreams on your website? Seems only BMW have a proper one...

[@kristy77a]

Fine car (silver wheels, please). Although, I hated the Macan when it was introduced seven years ago, it has won me over. With much anticipation, I look forward to the next generation. As for current models, I prefer the S and its performance/value proposition; i's all the Macan I "need." And I concur regarding buttons/switches versus haptic feedback on smooth surfaces. As Kincade (the late, great Albert Finney) tells James Bond in SKYFALL, "Sometimes the old ways are the best."

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

"this is probably the best performance SUV" famous last words over the Macan..... agree 100% :) If the place inside if enough for you and you want to carry around. If I would buy one, I would buy the GTS - great colour btw this Miami blue - pops great in the review! Yes there will be a Macan EV out there next year? There are pictures out there as a clay model? They say 2022? George, what do your inside sources in Stuttgart tell you - and can you tell us? This last generation will be missed - new - we can still buy it for a while used.

[@Only-one-life-68]

I’m tempted to stay with our current 17 Macan GTS in Rivera blue. And order the electric 1 when we can..

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

@@Only-one-life-68 maybe ..just maybe your Macan will become a modern classic :)

[@backinthegame34]

Correct. Porsche needs to keep the buttons in the centre console. Please add matrix LED lights and a head up display.

[@joshuamclean6564]

Agree with the buttons. I had the option of getting the new model but settled with this one because of the buttons and the face of the new one is littered with to much black plastic. I get the car in November and can't wait.

[@AnthonyJSollitto]

Hey Motoman when will you drive a regular Cayenne GTS?

[@MotoManTV]

Already have: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKjZf4aPqNlrf5Y

[@marcnobel3938]

It`s really a good-looking SUV - and it seems to perform too. What`s Kumos opinion on the color? - THX for the great video!

[@sergebasque8460]

I totally agree with you the Macan GTS is far most the best handling performance for the money in red . Thanks great content again, also is that part of the road closed for your content all videos I watch there are no vehicle coming up.😎🔥👌💪

[@MrDunkyBoi]

Thats a beautiful color

[@therascals8237]

I drive a 2017 Macan GTS and it's a great car/suv! The only gripe I have is that in comfort mode there is too much lag after pressing the gas from a standstill.

[@philipjc1]

That’s called turbo lag, I wonder if it is in the 2021 model?

[@therascals8237]

@@philipjc1 I don’t think it’s turbo lag because I don’t have this delay when I have the car in sport or sport plus mode.

[@ashleymackenzie7209]

Yes real buttons every time..

[@thomass3769]

Miami Blue! Great choice.

[@nickpaust6636]

Thanks for the review. Now i know once prices drop I can get a gts and map it to a turbo

[@TheKingkingg]

Very nice 👌👍

[@monkeyfacebacteria]

Guys a half a second 0-60 is a huge difference. I get if you're trying to save some money you'll let it slide, but half-a-second is an eternity when you're talking performance. And it's not just a tune, the turbo model has bigger turbos (internal wheels).

[@user-jm3is1hy5i]

excellent.. detailed..

[@obaydah1450]

This guy is very much underrated.

[@boblivingston4841]

Yes keep the buttons !!!!!

[@LawrenceNewmanESQ]

Your video made me miss my Macan S. The sound, the handling, and the practicality, I agree the best in its category. I loved it, and that’s coming from a 911 S. It lost me with a footwell water issue that Porsche couldn’t resolve after months of visits.

[@armyandblink47]

Yes, keep the buttons and same layout

[@jamessanzone7347]

Hello Motoman. Love your channel! I watch just about everything. Thank you for what you do... Just ordered a Macan S for my wife with $16,000 in options. Two big ticket items besides the Miami Blue color @ $3,120 were 1) "leather interior in Agate gray / pebble gray" @ $3,880 and 2) Premium Package plus @ $7,100. Did we make a mistake by adding too many options? Should we instead have ordered a Macan GTS?

[@MotoManTV]

From a resale perspective, the GTS would be a prudent choice.

[@jamessanzone7347]

@@MotoManTV Thank you for replying. I appreciate both the comment and you taking the time to comment...

[@dylanrobinson3832]

Yeah baby Porsche makes the best SUVs, even better than bimmer or Merc

[@TheMystro1971]

Cute hatchback.

[@alexkaka7197]

If Porsche’s battery life could last longer , I would definitely get the new taycan cross turisom with Miami Blue(if available). I used to own the Macan GTS and i loved it . Just the back seat and some issues. Now if I need a bigger suv with the V6 , I don’t think I can do it . I would need a V8😂 but I m cheap too...

[@Only-one-life-68]

Heard of my dealer that there’s talk the next Macan will be full fat electric only..

[@cmacd8879]

Why a black interior? Because Miami blue. My rule of tasteful color choices is; unusual color outside=safe color inside, and the inverse.

[@MotoManTV]

Just saw one with a 'Garnet Red' interior . . . looks stunning . . . perhaps seatbelts to match the exterior would be the only change beyond that.

[@olasek7972]

espresso interior would look a lot better , I got mamba green Macan GTS with espresso interior and everyone loves it, actually got complements how well they go together, black interior is boring as hell

[@cmacd8879]

@@olasek7972 yes most greens and browns/tan are usually good; we used to own a met. green / beige 997 and it was a great combo. But something like the hot Lizard Green on the RS cars, for example, IMO is too strong a color for brown, so... back to black.

[@olasek7972]

@@cmacd8879 my main point was that Miami Blue and espresso would go very well together. Generally colors that are on the opposite side of the spectrum (or complementary colors) match well. Italians have the best taste and are not afraid of creating interesting exterior-interior combinations.

[@Jinjee_YamYam]

Well. They are going to change to touch center console for next facelift

[@RCRitterFPV]

love a physical button. less is more, Would love a off road rally version,

[@swdea7]

I totally agree with you that the black interior is very boring with Miami Blue.

[@davidmorello6031]

I too like buttons but I don't think they will listen to us. The '22 Macan is a good indication of the direction.

[@roccomalfara1936]

Sold my 2018 for a 2021 X4 Miss my Macan. Covid delayed deliver so went with 2nd best.

[@MotoManTV]

Sorry, brother . . . that must have been a hard lesson . . .

[@roccomalfara1936]

@@MotoManTV I will be back in a Macan GTS, I only have a 3 year lease , hopping they have a full EV by then. I still have my mistress 2018 Targa4GTS 💙 will always put smile on my face .

[@TLBJ24]

Buttons all day long for me. Driving an 18 Macan and will be upgrading to a 2021 GTS or Turbo because thats the last year for buttons, and I dont want the shiney finger print magnet gear shift area.

[@TML34]

Can anyone explain why you would buy this (or any SUV) where the rear seats can’t fit 2 adults comfortably?

[@swsschz]

This is a car for DINKs! Dual Income No Kids.

[@mtnvalley9298]

Size in traffic? anything smaller than this makes me feel too crushable by every pickup-gone-crazy place I live. Other than that, I own one and couldn't sit in the back at 6 ft. for more than 45 minutes tops. 5'9 or less space for sure.

[@billunique12342]

Because this is a crossover not a SUV

[@mtnvalley9298]

@@swsschz One income, two kids, there goes your theory

[@swsschz]

@@mtnvalley9298 how old are your kids? the back seats would not fit rear facing car seats when I was checking them out. Props to you for making it work. Which trim do you have?

[@1zamboni]

The driving video quality is poor the exterior image is way too bright, can you use a different angel to tape the external view?

[@lawpenner]

BUTTONS for Win!

[@derbender9264]

Unfortunately, it will get the buttons like they are in the actual cayenne, with the facelift end 2021.

[@Kelveron]

Another vote for buttons. Sad to see so many manufacturers jumping on the 'everything on touchscreens' bandwagon, instead of sticking to their tried and tested ergonomics guns.

[@BlankNinjaFrog]

The next generation of the Macan will be electric.

[@mtnvalley9298]

or hybrid

[@MotoManTV]

Yes, they have confirmed an EV Macan . . . have not said anything that it will be the ONLY Macan. Either way, very intrigued to try it.

[@mgmcd1]

That’s a pretty zippy minivan.

[@briandaniel931]

Where?

[@mgmcd1]

@@briandaniel931 SUV, minivan. What’s the difference? A minivan is as a minivan does, Forrest.

[@j.keithfarrell2364]

Please keep physical buttons in the Macan and the 718 for that matter...safety...can be applied with gloves on...muscle memory...just do it Porsche! Please!

[@SSvan0]

Porsche with an Audi engine 🤯

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

Value: it’s $40,000 more than a Kia Stinger GT2 AWD with identical performance(sl. Edge to the Kia).

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@mtnvalley9298 You’re kidding. Check the tires on your Macan and find yourself a snow drift. Please videotape. Besides, where exactly is Motoman again? They sell both cars there don’t they?

[@Only-one-life-68]

I’d rather be $40 k worse of sorry..

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@mtnvalley9298 Those same snow tires would work beautifully on any AWD vehicle in the type of weather most people see. I’ll keep my $40K

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@mtnvalley9298 Listen, fanboy, I’m glad you like your car and the 1% application to which you’re clinging so lovingly. My $40K and I salute your passion.

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@mtnvalley9298 My name calling. 1% of the buying public. Your description is far less than that. I don’t even drive a Kia, I just value value. You don’t. You’re just a loser who’s ego rides on a brand. Your micro-schlong is the likely source of your(spouse’s) problem.

[@gkky997]

Buttons please! Not driving a phone.

[@jeffs6090]

The GTS may be a discount Turbo, but the GV70 Sport is a discount Macan GTS. It looks better, has more hp and torque, and will be much less $$ with more and better options than the Porsche.

[@drMomirPantelic]

but not a Porsche :)

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

Check the sales figures and get used to it: Porsche’s just another crossover company.

[@mtnvalley9298]

...that you've never driven, obviously lol

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@mtnvalley9298 You drive a tarted up Q5, and you know it, loser.

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@mtnvalley9298 Looks like you forgot to delete this one, pansy.

[@BobsGT235]

0.6 of a second 0-60 difference is huge.

[@AmericusMaximus]

Thx. Have you ever heard of 'shuffle steering'? The steering technique of scrambling hands and arms in a curve like spaghetti noodles in a pot is worse than amateurish, it's dangerous.

[@luissantamarina7579]

But… Great review but Miami blue has to be the ugliest color in the Porsche line especially with black wheels which makes the car look like it is running on spare tires

[@bonz1481]

#savethebuttons

[@krisc6644]

A eci tune will give it the same hp as the turbo,and even more like 480hp

[@luissantamarina7579]

Ugly color totally ruins the car especially with black wheels looks like a cheap car with no hubcaps. Excellent review though

[@billunique12342]

Too small

[@sinisajakus1744]

Stelvio je bolji

[@jays9211]

Can’t stand the Tupperware engine covers

[@MotoManTV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/baXcl52Mp7qqftk

[@jays9211]

Nice video. Porsche and BMW have gone the Tupperware route. At least the 4.0 biturbo AMG motors still look nice.