NEW 2023 Porsche Macan T: The BEST handling SUV of the Year
Given that’s a ‘22 model I imagine it’s an error?
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
I actually found his sycophantic manner rather off putting. I'd give more credence to a pro testing the T against other Macans on a test course and then saying which one is the best handling. Not the best macan.
Eventually received March 2023.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
Best to give Zero credence to any review and drive the cars yourself.
But at the end of the day it is a heavy nearly two tonne SUV not a 718 or a saloon with sports suspension so Macan handling will always be a compromise.
But at the end of the day it is a heavy nearly two tonne SUV not a 718 or a saloon with sports suspension so Macan handling will always be a compromise.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Couldn’t agree more, the Macan is a great all rounder and defies logic for its size but it’s still a comfortable SUV, not a sports car.
I went to PEC specifically because I wanted to try out air suspension. The only vehicle they had with it was a T so that’s what I drove around the track & it drove pretty much the same as my 2109 S handling wise, but was desperately slow. It didn’t help that the instructor did not know how to activate the manual mode, he thought it would only work for few seconds & then default to auto. Google help me find the right button, it didn’t make much difference.
In my view the T is not cheap enough to accept the shortcomings, especially given the Gen 3 S has more power than my 2019 model.
In my view the T is not cheap enough to accept the shortcomings, especially given the Gen 3 S has more power than my 2019 model.
2023 Macan S in Copper Ruby Metallic
2022 Mini Cooper Exclusive Convertible (Hers)
2022 BMW R1250GS
2016 991.2 C4S Cabriolet in Miami Blue
2019 Macan S (Sold)
2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster (Sold)
2005 997.1 C2S Cabriolet (sold)
2022 Mini Cooper Exclusive Convertible (Hers)
2022 BMW R1250GS
2016 991.2 C4S Cabriolet in Miami Blue
2019 Macan S (Sold)
2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster (Sold)
2005 997.1 C2S Cabriolet (sold)
Spec a T as you’d want a Macan, then spec a S to the same spec. The difference is quite a bit more than first appears.
Eventually received March 2023.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
I did this Crockers and the difference was just under £5k or around 8% premium. Having driven a base and now owning an S I would pay this without a second of further thought.
However, the base I drove was not a bad car and certainly didn’t look as good as a T, plus waiting the thick end of 12 months for an S may well factor in my thoughts…
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
To be fair the T is replacing a Volvo XC60 so will feel much “sharper”. Haven’t driven the S as I know I’ll most likely want it and a further 12 month wait isn’t on. Maybe when I pick up the T I’ll put a deposit down on the S. Mrs C doesn’t want a 6 cylinder “thirsty” car. And to be honest I am at an age that I don’t hoon the car anymore. . I love my little Golf GTi PP so if the Macan T feels similar to drive I’ll be very content. I drove the base and was pretty taken with its handling.
Decision decisions.
Decision decisions.
Eventually received March 2023.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
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