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Macan drives like the Cayman with more room
Patrick, 03/30/2018
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2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
209 of 216 people found this review helpful
This car is very quiet, has excellent acceleration and handles like the Cayman (which I also own). This car replaced a 2017 Mercedes GL250 which I regret purchasing. Front seat comfort is exceptionally comfortable even for my 6’7” neighbor that went for a test drive (however, you wouldn’t want to be sitting in the rear seat behind him). Update 9-30-18: I now have more than 13,000 miles on the Macan, which is primarily used for business. I have not had any issues with the car whatsoever. Even though it’s the base model, the acceleration on the highway for passing is still impressive. Throttle response and grip from a standing start is excellent compliments in part to the all wheel drive. In contrast, the Mercedes GLA 250 was downright annoying; it required careful pressure on the throttle to avoid spinning the front tires and once in motion, the throttle steer was terrible. Porsche exceptional engineering eliminates these annoying factors. July of this year we took one of the grandkids with us on a road trip to the smoky mountains in North Carolina for a wedding. The car had plenty of room even with the plug in refrigerator in the back. Handling on the mountain roads, with a somewhat heavier load than normal, was superb. The 12 hour drive was very comfortable. We both love the seats and interior design. The lane change assist eliminates the blind spot and makes driving much safer and easier. The lane keep assist is something we both could live without, but when active, it’s a rather subtle sound so we’ve just learned to keep it on. I’ve had a few clients mention that “business must be good” when I arrive in the Porsche. My response is usually “don’t let the badge fool you, it’s cheaper than some pick up trucks.” Service: The 10k mile service at Champion Porsche is a pleasure and a striking difference from Pompano Beach Mercedes dealer across the street, which is terrible ( even the service manager doesn’t return calls). What I don’t like- I bought the factory roof racks (which I only install if I need to haul large items) and although they are easy to install and remove, they add considerable wind noise. Update April 1st 2019: The car now has more than 25,000 miles after 13 months. The enjoyment continues. My wife and I both love the handling and comfort of this car. In fact in February, we went to the Porsche 48 hours club race in Sebring; and instead of entering out Cayman in the autocross, we decided to run the Macan. Our goal was simple. We just wanted to see how well the car handled driving fast in a safe autocross environment. Again the Macan surprised both of us with its exceptional handling. At the end of the day we won first place in men’s and ladies stock class. And we drove faster than some 911’s, Caymans and too! The 20K mile service was about $1200.00 or so, which we expected, but could surprise a first time Porsche owner. That included all of the factory recommended service including windshield wipers. The tire wear is very good with no unusual wear. What we don’t like- the rear window and lift gate seems to collect more dust and dirt than other cars. The lift gate can sometimes be finicky when closing with the push buttons (one button closes the gate without locking and the other closes and locks the car). We learned the hard way to watch and make sure it closes all the way before driving away. Update 4-2-20 I now have about 44,650 miles on the Macan. No mechanical issues whatsoever. I did notice however after the 40k mile service the PDK transmission shifted smoother (they changed the transmission fluid) I had to install two new rear tires as a result of nails and I’m on the third windscreen. Road debris (I’m on the interstate highways often) caused cracks. I still love this little SUV. Update 10-2-20. The Macan is still performing flawlessly. One thing that needs to be improved is the gas fill drain. It’s gets clogged easily and will retain water. It’s very easy to check and clean however. Update 4-2-21. The Macan now has 60,520 miles. The transfer case failed around 52,000 miles and was replaced at not cost under warranty. Other than that the car has been flawless. We still love the handling and performance of this base model and have plans to purchase another Macan in the near future. Update 10-2-2021. Our Macan now has 69k miles on the clock. We are still very impressed with this CUV. The comfort and sporty feel on the road and curves is outstanding. Reliability has been excellent. We drove the S model but find the 2.0 liter base model to be very fast and economical. For reference, we also own a 718 GT4 so we have a very fast car to compare it to. The reviews tend to push the S model as you’d expect. However, if you are not sure, I suggest you drive both. Do not underestimate the base model Macan. We are so impressed we built our own to our spec and will have the new 2022 base model arrive in January 2022.
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50,000 Miles
Gus, 12/22/2018
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
75 of 77 people found this review helpful
After over 50,000 miles with no issues other than 10,000 miles services this is the best vehicle we have owned. Prior vehicles include Audi A7, Cayenne, Q5, Boxster S, MB SL 550. Yes, service costs can be high but most ordinary maintenance is in YouTube. I did the complete 40,000 mile service in the garage at a cost of about $500 vs dealer cost of $1,600. This is an excellent highway car which can cruise all day at 80+ MPH. In the city it leaves most in the rear view mirror. In summary, the car is a daily driver which delivers great fun like no other SUV. One caution...options can be very expensive, so beware!
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Fun, fast, comfortable
Lynn Fredericks, 09/16/2018
updated 04/08/2025
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
84 of 87 people found this review helpful
Owned 3 mo/5k miles, daily driver. My office. Pros, comfort, ride quality, quiet, fast, handles amazing, easy in/out,fun. Can handle 2 iPhones simultaneously, WiFi good, initial fit finish is excellent. Cons. Porsche snobs (either think you are rich or look down their nose at it.) active advanced safety options not as good as last car.long learning curve, porsche does things different, learning how to accelerate with turbo lag. ( initially issue, but now after I got used to ok.) lack of in cabin storage. Ordering took 2 weeks to figure out. I am into cars and this is my first Porsche, and I now know why they are so loved. Last car was a nightmare, Jeep Grand Cherokee which basically cost what macan did, only kept 18 month. Didn’t want same problems so went for top of quality list this time. If something happens to macan would go order another one. I was given one of the models with bigger engines as a loaner, and prefer this little 4cyl., it is more nimble and plenty of acceleration. To The on line wanna be trolls, who told me to buy a Toyota, when I asked about daily use questions, I’m glad I didn’t listen to you, “flash” brings a smile to my face evert time I start her up! Update: 60k miles. No problems. Drives like new still. Update. Brakes at 65k. Found independent repair shop, but brakes still $2500. Still love it. No problems. Update. 76k miles. No problems. Still love it. Put deposit on macan EV luv so much Update 85k. No problems. Drives and looks like new. Porsche stands behind cars. They updated communication unit when 3g turndown made some tech obsolete for free. $3k upgrade. (Subaru won’t fix moms car with 10k under warranty that has design flaw battery unit) software upgrade (free) fixed all cars advanced safety features glitches. Do their recommended maintenance and stays like new. Love brand so much after experience with this car I traded my Vette for Boxster. No word on when ev macan coming 2023/04 93k runs and looks like new. No issues 2024/10 122k miles. Small Freon leak only issue. May be selling as bought new macan 4 ev. Kept this car and got rid of new macan 4 ev. 2025/4 130k. Put in new battery. Best car ever owned. Preferred to new ev.
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Great SUV but it’s not perfect
Steve Morley, 09/03/2018
2018 Porsche Macan Sport Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
138 of 150 people found this review helpful
The good:Great performance, good handling and very comfortable. The 18 way adjustable seats are excellent. Interior leather overall is high quality. Heated and cooled seats work great. Very low road noise and excellent sound system (I have the premium audio option). The interactive cruise control is a great option. Of course it looks great! The bad: The infotainment interface is poor. Just getting it registered with Porsche is a major headache. The navigation system data entry is useless. It seems the database is not fully updated. Difficult to find addresses and forget searching by point of interest. My 2011 BMW X5 was much better. No real time traffic information even thought it’s supposed to have this feature. The control switches for the info system are more VW than Porsche. Does not feel like it’s high quality. Air con is working OK but does not seem as powerful (cool down) as other cars I have owned. Just about good enough. The ugly: The layout of the switches and in the centre consul is confusing. Forget the buttons in the overhead consul while driving. Just can’t see them. The garage opener is hard to program. I managed to get it working but the instructions are poor. The dealer also tried but it did not work first time. The external temperature sensor is never accurate. Porsche say it’s something to do with the sensor location and you need to drive at least three miles for it to read properly. Never had a car like that! The parking system is very limited. Just a rear camera and audible sensors front and rear. No 360 degree camera. Last but not least the service cost. First service is just an oil change $800!. 2nd service (20,000) is an oil change and some filters $1,200. In three years normal service >$2,400. Since the motor is same as Audi and VW this is just over charging. I got my services included free of charge in the lease. Apple car play is included in the connect services. So to keep it after the first year it will cost $400 per year. Unfortunately more Porsche greed. Do I like the car. No. I love it. Best SUV from a drivers view point and it looks fantastic.
You get what you pay for
Dave, 05/01/2018
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
66 of 72 people found this review helpful
OK, other SUVs get slightly better gas mileage and a bit more cargo space. But, no SUV can touch the Macan S in drivability. It's very fast. Never any lean or lag. Great smooth ride, not bouncy. The steering is just right in effort and road hold and feedback. Braking is strong. Love the dry sump oil pumps that make the car quieter and accelerate better. Two turbos for extra torque and agility. I tested all the luxury SUVs and the Macan S immediately stood out. I was blown away when I drove it.
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Great car. Worth the price
Sligolad, 03/30/2019
updated 04/01/2020
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned a Macan S for just over a year. Absolutely love it. I wanted a practical performance vehicle and have lusted over Porches for years. I haven’t been disappointed. Acceleration is fabulous but with a hint of turbo lag. Once the twin turbos spin up, look out. You can accelerate fom 70 to 110 in a few heartbeats. Handling is as I hoped it would be. All in all a great car. If you are concerned about fuel efficiency, buy a Honda. Update 4/1/2020. Absolutely no issues with the car.
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Just crossed 40k miles
mark, 08/18/2018
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle 10/15 and have primarily used it for Hwy driving and touring with a couple of golden retrievers. The Macan is a sports car with a hatch, its not really a family car but can easily handle a girlfriend (if she's low maintenance) and a couple of 70lb pups. The interior is top notch, the base hi-fi is just fine, bluetooth and music (IPOD) connectivity are flawless. Seats (Porsche can rip you off here) need to be the middle package (Premium package) and stick with 19 tires... the 20's may look cool but wear faster and frankly just add to the cost IMO. I chose the sunroof and rails too... The ride: The car handles like a well behaved sports car (I also have a 997 C2S and 996 GT3) and can get you in trouble when going from 70 to 100 in a flash... its effortless. I also have an X5 and two X3's in the stable (kids and dog/beach mobile)... they're great trucks... the Macan ain't that. I'll buy again when this hits 150k and I give it to my daughter...
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Just switched
Matt, 08/16/2018
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Traded in 328i x drive. Nothing handles like a Porshe. Went on a road trip and did not want it to end. Every aspect is great especially going around turns.
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All around great vehicle
Nick, 08/18/2018
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
Owned the Macan for 6 months and just finished a 2500 mile West Coast road trip. Winding 2 lane roads thru the redwoods were as much fun as long, flat, ‘see for 50 miles in all directions’, desert roads. The vehicle is a blast to drive. Average speed was 70 MPH. The biggest problem was keeping the speed below 110 while passing 18 wheelers - it quickly accumulates speed. Fuel mileage averaged 22 MPG for the trip. The Macan replaced a Cayenne S with 120,000 miles. While the Macan has a much smaller storage capacity, it is 100% more fun to drive. The fit and finish of the vehicle is of the highest quality.
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Santa barbara to newport
Bshand, 03/09/2018
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
34 of 39 people found this review helpful
Love this car. I have owned BMW's for 35 years, most recently a 640. I decided on the Macan and was going to get the S, but chose to load up with seats, executive package, stereo, 20" Sypder wheels, etc. The power difference between the Macan and the S, to me, was negligible. Think I'm a confirmed Porsche man....
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2018 Macan GTS is the BEST
Trey, 12/21/2017
2018 Porsche Macan GTS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
Bought it sight unseen and no test drive. Of course, this is my fifth Porsche in 20 some years. The Macan GTS is unbelievable. Great handling, great mileage, drop it into sport plus mode and blow the doors off almost anything on the road.
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Love my Macan S!!
Erik S., 01/04/2021
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I came from a bunch of trucks and before that several performance suvs. Including an Explorer Sport, Edge ST, Jeep SRT, and an X5 45i. This vehicle completely triumphs them all. It has everything you could want and need. I have AWD for Northern Winters, Heated and cooled seats, premium soft and smooth leather, apple CarPlay, Bose Sound, sport exhaust, spider wheels, 18 way power and memory seats. This is one very well equipped Porsche, I love this, everyone else builds performance vehicles that they modify out of base versions. Porsche just builds Porsches. It handles every bit as well as my buddy's 911 (he's test driven it and verified) it's quiet and comfy. My girlfriend is in love with it and prefers to ride in it vs her S5. This machine is SO capable, I can drive it at 130mph and it's just as stable and planted as many sports cars. I got mine CPO, which I would definitely recommend because the price can get very steep. But, the CPO warranty is amazing! It's 2 years and unlimited miles on top of whatever warranty is left. I've had zero issues and it's as reliable as any lexus on the road. Such a cool decision! I'm so happy I bought one.
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Magnificent Vehicle
DJW, 10/28/2019
updated 10/28/2020
2019 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
2020 Macan S review: Options are expensive, but you do get what you pay for in quality of materials and In the absolutely joy driving this vehicle. I have owned many vehicle in my lifetime but none have given me as much driving pleasure. Reliability has yet to be determined, it’s only been a few weeks. I have very few complaints, the only one worth mentioning is the lack of daytime visibility when reading the numbers on the analog tach. The S model tachometer comes with a grey rather than black dial, which provides poor contrast with the white numbers on the tach, once the backlightIng has switched off. The red tach needle remains visible. I find myself turning the lights back on during sunny days especially during early mornings when the sun is low.
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2018 Macan S
William Mc Keever, 11/23/2020
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This wonderful little SUV is really a Porsche sports car just a little bit higher off the ground. It handles and drives and behaves like a sports car on the canyon roads and mountain passes, yet will provide security and comfort on freeways and long distant drives. The S package is probably the best value for most drivers, giving you most of the important features and engines available in the model without the additional bells and whistles found in the GTS and Turbo models. These additional features can easily add $25k with Porsche pricing. At resale I believe the S model will retain more relative value. The driving experience in the Macan S is superb and everyone should try the Porsche driving experience at least once in their life. Acceleration and braking are incredible as is the secure feel and surround of this car. If you wish to carry tall adults in the rear I might suggest the Cayenne where leg room and head room is better. Otherwise I cannot fault this model. I hope to have many years of use from this German gem
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Porsche Macan S is practical and fun daily driver
Ed, 08/29/2020
2019 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2019 Porsche Macan S volcanic gray SUV as my "retirement phase" daily driver; although I miss the 2016 Cayman I traded for it, I have found the Macan is every bit a fun and exciting car to drive, both in relaxing cruise, as well as pushing through sharp curves going up or down mountain country roads. The fit and finish is premium, the onboard equipment is easy to enable and adjust; the seats are firm but very comfortable. And the turbo-charged V6 is reasonable economical on long interstate highway runs - I averaged 26 mpg during two 400-mile legs at high speed between my home and Savannah, GA during the recent Independence Day holiday. The cargo bay has plenty of space for the occasional shopping trip or overnight/weekend travel. I am very pleased with my choice; I recommend the vehicle.
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Mecan S
Tom, 07/13/2018
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
24 of 33 people found this review helpful
Know that this car is overall quite good. We purchased the car in Florida where roads are fairly smooth and there the car rode smoothly. In May we returned to Wisconsin where roads are very rough. Our car has 20" Spider wheels with Pirelli tires. The ride of the car in Wisconsin is very rough and quite noisy, as the road imperfections are transferred sharply through the suspension. Not very forgiving and very sport car like. Our second car is a BMW X3, 2018 as well. Day to night difference in the ride and smoothness on the road. Not totally dissatisfied with the Mecan S however I prefer to drive the Bimmer 10 out of 10 times.
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Miami Blue
Daniel M, 11/27/2019
updated 11/30/2023
2019 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Over 1 year in and no problems. My wife still loves it!
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Grandpa thinks he's Johnny Dark
Richard Vaughn, 04/12/2019
2018 Porsche Macan Sport Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love my new Macan, I had a 2016 and thought it was great until I drove the new Macan. This is the quietest vehicle I've ever owned and I've owned a bunch of them. I never thought I would drive a 4 cylinder car until I drove the new sports edition. Wow, what a 4 banger..Mighty fine ride as my dad would say and that was back in the fifties. Would I recommend this Porsche. Right as rain and living in Oregon I know a little about rain. Take the coast highway Cannon Beach down to Brookings and you'll be in heaven. Roads are twisty with high banks with the most beautiful scenery you'll ever see. It's a drivers dream. See you on the road.
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My Second Macan
Big John AKA Walter, 03/10/2020
updated 09/10/2021
2019 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
2019 Macan S. Driving is a sort of art form as far as I am concerned, so it is mandatory that I search the entire SUV marketplace for the best. I believe I have found it in the Macan S. The driving experience of the vehicle is superior to all so called competitors. I drove them all to include MB, BMW, Audi, Jag............ Porsche has done a good job of taking quality materials inside for an elegant but simple layout. The tech part of the vehicle takes a little getting used to but simple to use after a little time. My S has excellent straight line acceleration with a very very small turbo lag. It goes around corners at speed with almost zero body roll making taking corners very comfortable. The ride is taught, but pleasant. Some steering feedback, but not a lot. I have a 911 as my other car so my field of interpretation is somewhat different than people who drive other cars I suspect. This vehicle is a solid 5 star, go drive one, I think you will agree. UPDATE, had the vehicle for 10months now, still very pleased. 7500 miles and no problems. This is a better refined overall vehicle than my 2017 Macan S, they have improved the rmp ratios for comfort driving over the old model. This 2019 Macan S stays in the lower gears a little longer making accelerating a little more aggressive and has eliminated the tendency for the vehicle to shift into higher gears at slower speeds. This vehicle is also able to default the auto engine stop to off, you do not need to reset it every time you start the engine like you do in a lot of other vehicles. Still 5 stars across the board............. UPdate 17000 miles. No complaints, all above writings remain constant and relevant to current.
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A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing (Sly Lamb)
DrJon Nellysford, Virginia, 08/28/2023
updated 08/30/2024
2018 Porsche Macan Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After 17 years of 3 Lexus SUVs, which were competent and reliable, my wife and I consolidate a couple of cars and ventured out into the world of Macan. We were going to purchase a Macan T, but decided that we needed to check out if our 57 lb dog would fit into one. We went to our local Porsche dealer and there was a used 2018 Macan Turbo CPO (certified and with a two year warranty that we extended to five years) that we could drive. It was optioned with almost everything, except sport chrono and the performance package, wand since the car came with 400hp was unnecessary. On the first drive, we decided that it had to be ours (and our dog also fit into the rear). It was even ordered without the Turbo moniker, and in Carrrera White Metallic looks like a well mannered lamb, but engage the turbo and it becomes a very remarkable wolf. Superb Burmester sound rounded off the option list and the car originally was a 107,000 dollar machine. Its road handling, while not like my 911, is so far superior to any SUV I have ever driven and it feels more like a sports car than an SUV, that it seemed to have everything I ever wanted in a car. Entering onto a busy major highway is so easy with the turbo working that it is much safer than what I was accustomed to. Everything is high quality inside and out and in my Porsche Club, I have led 911 Turbo Ses and made the drives challenging for them. Gas mileage has been 20.3 combined for us and while it is now with premium gas, and a bit more expensive, is still quite good. Another plus for me is that since the Turbo is lower than my earlier SUVs, I no longer have seam injured male parts clambering down from high seats or climbing into the seats. The air suspension makes bumps disappear and I always drive the car in Sport Mode, which allows the car to really stick to the road and makes the transmission downshift when it is slowed down. The automatic PDK transmission shifts quickly and effortlessly, both upward and downward. The double insulated glass makes the interior quiet, bI have yet after over a month of ownership to discover any flaws or negatives. It now sits next to my 40 year single owner Porsche 911ut lower a window and the sounds are pure Porsche and the two of them make a terrific pair! Update: Still could not be happier with a car. We have added a second dog and she now weighs 44 lbs and both fit well in the Macan, one on the back seats and one in the hatch. Wonderful power when desired and I prefer to keep the car in Sport Mode, although when I go to my gun range I put the machine in Off Road and it does not skip a beat. I consistently achieve 21-22 mpg, which for a 400 bhp machine is remarkable. My Porsche Macan Turbo has become my favorite passenger machine. One friend rode in my Macan and went out and bought one. I can not think of another brand or other car .that I have any desire for
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Best car value for < $60k new: 2019 Macan base
cometguy, 09/30/2022
2019 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I special-ordered my 2019 base Macan and received it three months later (in June 2019). I had test-driven many 2018 Macans with both the 4-cylinder and 6-cyliner engines, and coming from a 456-hp Panamera E-Hybrid, I found the 6-cylinder Macans to be underwhelming and not worth the extra expense above the base Macan. Plus, the base Macan gets much better gas mileage (I typically have gotten 27-28 mpg on long highway trips at speeds of 70 mph with ACC on, but only about 21-22 mpg in local town driving). I decided to get the base Macan to save money, and especially on keeping options to a minimum (that's where Porsche makes a killing, and they surely don't like customers like me!). So my final price was about $54k (all Porsche MSRPs have gone up a LOT since 2019, sadly). My must-have options were: 14-way seats (which give you lots of extras like electric-adjustable steering wheel, memory for seat positions and mirrors, etc.); ACC; blind-spot monitoring; heated front seats; nifty dashboard rotating compass (with altitude and time display). I wasn't going to spend money on getting a heated steering wheel so my dealership threw that in for free, knowing they'd likely be selling it in the future after I trade in for another Porsche. Yes, all my selected options come standard on many much-cheaper cars, including our 2021 RAV4 Prime; that's where Porsche makes its money. This 2019 version of the Macan was the first year of the so-called "facelift", in which Porsche brought in the new infotainment system from Panamera, which is just about the best infotainment system I've seen in any auto brand. The large horizontal screen is fabulous (much better than the previous generation of Porsche infotainment screens, which really suck and look like they could be from the 1990s). I find the navigation to be very good (not excellent, but on a par with Google and with voice recognition of difficult street names and towns to be impressive). A really nice touch in my 2019 Macan (and my 2018 Panamera) is a dial below the infotainment screen that you can use to zoom in or out on the map -- much much better than trying to pinch the screen with your fingers or tap the "+" or "-" buttons while driving, and I can't overstate how wonderful this feature is to have. I really like the right-side digital display in the instrument panel, in which you can view numerous important items while driving, including tire pressure of each tire in psi, a diagram showing how much power is going to each of the four wheels at any given time, phone contact list that you can select from to call from your steering wheel, trip and mpg info, map showing where you are, oil level, and a configurable screen showing five items that allows you to choose between a bunch of different data, including date/time, outside temperature, 12-volt battery level, oil temp, engine temp, altitude above sea level, compass heading, etc. I like the myriad of buttons in the center panel (below the screen and surrounding the gear shifter) to be comforting to have in this era of putting too many climate controls and driving-mode controls into infotainment screens, and this version is much better than the haptic buttons now present in new Porsche models today (2022+). I would have preferred having a drive-mode dial on my steering wheel to go back and forth between normal and Sport mode (because the base Macan frequently benefits from having Sport mode on when accelerating to get onto an expressway or passing on a 2-lane road), but it costs a lot of extra money to get that option installed, and I could live with having the button awkwardly placed near the gear shifter only. Acceleration in my base Macan is very good, despite the only ca. 250 hp of my engine; the car's computers learn that I'm a fast driver and fast accelerator from stop, and it adjusts the mapping accordingly so that I have few complaints about the 4-cylinder not being peppy enough. I have not found the PDK automatic or manual gear shifting to be perfect in either my 2018 Panamera or my 2019 Macan, however -- very good but not excellent. I love that I could get this car with 18-inch wheels and an all-metal roof (again, areas where Porsche makes a lot of money from people ordering too-large wheels "for looks" and glass roofs), and that I wasn't forced to get auto-tinting rear-view mirrors (which I strongly dislike) or expensive quad tailpipes or all-leather seats or the so many other options that can easily double your starting MSRP, even in a base Macan. I also really like the overall driving stability of the base Macan (indeed, all Porsches!) at high speeds. They are built like tanks, and like the Volvos that we've also owned, I feel very safe in my Porsches. I like the 8-inch ground clearance in my Macan, one of the reasons that I traded in my second Panamera for it. I like that I can put my own SD card of music into the storage box between the front seats, to access my own free music whenever I want -- nice touch which I think Porsche is doing away with now, sadly, in its newer models. The standard LED headlights and tail lights are very attractive and excellent for night-time seeing. I wish, however, that Porsche would allow the infrared night-vision camera in the Macan (as it does in Cayenne and Panamera). My biggest wish of all is that Porsche would create a Macan E-Hybrid, as that would be the perfect vehicle for me. I've taken my Macan on multiple cross-country road trips (at least three of which were more than 6k miles roundtrip), and like my Panameras before it, it's a fabulous long road-tripper. And, unlike my Panameras, I can take the Macan off paved roads much more easily in places that I like to go in the unpopulated western US federal lands. There's not a lot to not like about my base Macan, other than that it's not a plug-in hybrid (which I'd prefer for local driving, in all-electric mode, with that abysmal 21-mpg gas range in-town). The 20-gallon gas tank is a huge plus, though, to keep from having to go to gas stations so often. And it's excellent that there's a spare wheel/tire standard, which I have had to use once, but I wish there was a full-size spare, not the dinky temp spare that you can only go about 40 mph on and for only a few miles. Overall I rate my 2019 Macan a 4.5 out of 5 stars. Value for the money, it gets an A+, with the limited options that I chose. It would get a 5 out of 5 (near-perfect) if it had an E-Hybrid (PHEV) drive train.
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Fantastic car! Drives like a dream!
Jdot, 11/23/2019
2019 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I am in love with my new car. I have been a Lexus buyer for 20 years and was afraid to switch. Lexus has always met every issue with professionalism.So far, I am loving the car. We will see how the Porsche dealers pan out. The Lexus dealer has a much better service area while you are waiting with food, massage chairs and drinks. Porsche could improve on that. We will see how the car holds up. All in all I am very happy with the purchase.
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My Macan S is better than I anticipated
Photo Man, 08/13/2018
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Work closely with your dealer as everything you must add is an option!
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Terrific
L Taylor, 03/14/2019
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Have driven about 1000 miles in 3 weeks. Macan is quick, comfortable, quiet and fun to drive. Technology is reasonably intuitive.
Great vehicle!
Ktlyn23, 10/22/2019
2019 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I had a loaded Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit before I traded. I hopped into the Macan and just really loved the feel. It handles well, and drives very nice. I actually liked my Jeep a lot, but was looking for a change. Sure there is additional expense associated to such a vehicle, but it is well worth it! I look forward to driving each day! Only downfall is that there is no remote start as an option. I usually forgot to use it on the Jeep so it wasn’t a breaker for me.
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Best car ever (so far)
r M, 07/04/2022
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Coming up on 4 years of ownership, best car we’ve ever owned. Fun to drive even though it’s a base model. Reliable as anything, does what it’s supposed to do, always. Would’ve loved remote start.
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Best Handling SUV on Planet Period.
Omegax, 09/17/2018
2018 Porsche Macan Sport Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
Just owned Sport Model since last week put around 500 miles. Loved it. It seduce to drive more.
The Car with the ' Secret Handshake '
Dan expert of eXotics, 02/12/2019
2018 Porsche Macan Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
34 of 79 people found this review helpful
My Macon Turbo has had complete brake job at 3500 miles, almost nothing is intuitive or commonsense based. The wipers work poorly in mist, the Heat blower is unpowered, an Air vent constantly blows air in your face, the Bluetooth is of an archaic design and must be re-set to Your phone often, the Seats ' forget' to re-set, the trunk are can't hold golf clubs, the Lane change design is almost fatally dangerous in the Turbo with 20 Pirellis on, the ln-lane warning works sporadically, among other inexplicable failures. It takes a least 6 tries to get the electronic outside finger-touch door lock to work. Try it..! This Car is the 'Car with the Secret Handshake'. Nothing is straight forward or intuitive...Nothing ! This Car has one and only One feature that does not drive you angry...it can handle speeds up to 135 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with almost no effort, Yes 135. The transmission is incredible and the only real reason to buy this car...is simply because... that transmission and the experience that you get from it in manual......You can't buy it anywhere else. Because if You could...I would. Avoid this Car. ...for any other reason... than going Really Fast ...in a very Fat Hatchback. Horrible car and I've had 10 Porsches over 40 Years. Horrible.
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Nice macan gts
Brian Chan, 09/21/2018
2018 Porsche Macan GTS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love this macan GTS as it just fit all my needs! Good handling, stylish, good power, enough space!
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Porsche performance just with a bit less oomph
William Knopp, 04/21/2021
2019 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very good car overall. Great interior, and exterior Infotainment is also great cornering and breaking are FANTASTIC for an SUV, better than many sedans Acceleration is good but not great If it is not in Sport mode it has poor throttle response and not great shifting. In sport mode it is super fun to drive, quick throttle response fast CVT trans with the option of quick paddle shifters. Even with the 4 cylinder turbo it is a blast to drive and will always pull if you need it to. Extremely stable and comfortable Feels almost too stable because you can be going 90 and think you are going 50-60 on the highway. The trunk space is ok but could definitely be better, same with the rear seats, but the performance is worth it. You definitely do notice the.3 seconds of turbo lag when flooring it from a stop but otherwise, you won't. Comfortable front seats. Good in most weather, and is great in the snow because of PSC and the good AWD system. Can do some basic off-roading if you need to (even has a mode for it). Would recommend it, but keep in mind it doesn't have the storage of most SUVs.
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Neither here nor there
R black, 02/23/2020
2018 Porsche Macan Sport Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Too small to be at all practical as an suv, not really a sports car. Visibility is poor, way too many buttons on center console. That being said, it is really fun to drive!
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My Macan Review
RaceCarDriver, 12/06/2021
2018 Porsche Macan GTS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a nice vehicle. I really like the red seats they set the car off for me. It’s fast and I like that! There are a few things that I feel could’ve been better for the money the gts costs. But get overall is a cute lil fun car to drive. Next purchase I think I’ll get a larger vehicle. At times this car feels small to me. But over thsn that it’s great cute and fast when you need it.
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Sensitive and sexy
Lloyd, 02/02/2024
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car draws a lot of attention on the road. Speeding youngsters reckless speed past me or in front of me in their Mustangs etc. Sensitive in that even if I lean against it it sounds alarms. If a car gets too close next to me or behind me, it lets off cautions noises. Other than that it is a fun car to drive. Good get up and go and manueverability. It spooks me out when it stop running at a long stop light but ignites quickly to commence driving.
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Burton, 06/28/2020
2019 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
so far so good....trying to decide if the 6cylinder would have been better
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Caution
RR, 10/24/2018
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
8 of 25 people found this review helpful
If people need ApplePlay, they need to make sure the CAR has it installed. Later it would cost roughly $1500. Need to make sure to understand the engine cutoff when stopped in signals. Make sure to understand the panel indicators. Its hard to find the error details in the car.
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Porsche Purchaser
KS, 10/25/2017
updated 05/03/2023
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 28 people found this review helpful
Great car. Great styling and handling. Excellent acceleration. Very comfortable seats.
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Awesome
SusNna, 05/11/2021
2018 Porsche Macan GTS 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Beautiful all the way. I love my MACAN GTS!
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Image review: beautiful, powerful looking car
Mr Macan, 07/04/2021
updated 07/07/2022
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Frankly, I bought this used 2018 Macan S because I wanted a cool looking luxury car. I'm not a car buff and it took me a while to understand how capable this machine is. I love the instrunent panel with all the buttons -- looks like the cockpit of a fighter plane. This one is black metallic with garnet red carbon fiber interior trim, premium package. Bought it used in 2021 from a Porsche dealer (including 2013 Mercedes GLK trade in). I would not have added the Connect Plus if I had bought it new. This is the closest I could get to a sports car in an suv. Get many compliments. Real power when accelerating, Love it!
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Dad60, 01/15/2019
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
No issues...no problems.
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Wow dude so Cali cool car.
Smokey, 09/15/2018
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 27 people found this review helpful
Wow dude Board on top off to the surf. So Cali cool dude
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Awesome SUV
Manny Victoria, 12/22/2023
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Owned a 2018 Porsche Macan S and clock has 28,300 mile with no issues. Had a BMW X5 and there is no comparison. Highly recomended.
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My Macan can!
Jim, 07/25/2024
2018 Porsche Macan S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
likes: the way it looks; the acceleration; the sound it makes; the seat comfort is excellent; the build quality is high. dislikes: As an SUV, you get lots of S but not much U. Hard to carry golf clubs and fuel consumption is poor, and premium too.
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What a great Muscle car!!!
Vikas Mahajan, 02/01/2022
2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's an awesome ride and fun to drive. Its gives you a rich feeling when u are inside.
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