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  1. ron_b

    Macan Turbo versus BMW iX M70

    I will start with saying that I have a 2026 Macan 4 on order, hopefully arriving in a couple months. I did option: Phone as a Key 3D Surround View AR HUD Drive Assist (was InnoDrive) for freeways Passenger Display to allow copilot navigation and entertainment Trailer Hitch to hopefully enjoy...
  2. ron_b

    Did anyone option the air filtration system? Opinions?

    I have it optioned on my 2026 Macan 4, coming in March. As the only Hardware difference appears to be the ionizer, I don’t expect any different costs for maintenance. I had opened the Ionizer on my 2020 Taycan and required no maintenance in 5 years used virtually all the time.
  3. ron_b

    Destination SoC estimate more than departure!!!

    Could you make a slightly longer video that shows clicking on the upper right corner of the NAV screen where it has the clock and arrival percentage? It then shows details of each stop though I agree it does not seem to show any stops it may lend clarity.
  4. ron_b

    US tow hitch specs

    FYI The Towing Capacity for all 2026 AWD variants was increased to about 5500lbs. Excerpt from the manual: I thought I had read that this was true for earlier model years as well, but I’m not able to find that reference so don’t quote me. I was not aware that there are any physical changes on...
  5. ron_b

    [Poll] - Porsche charging specification lie? Macan is not allowing 11 kW max charge rate - capped at 40 amps? 9.6 kW max rate.

    Well I too, who has a build going for a 2026 Macan EV saw clearly the 11kW OBC but also saw lots of inconsistencies also showing a 9.6kW OBC. I wrote to the Porsche North America spokesperson, shortly after the online configurator was cleaned up showing only a 9.6 kW OBC. Earlier posts speak of...
  6. ron_b

    TopherDrives video review of the Macan 4S

    @craz8 I had gotten my manual link by pasting a 2026 Macan 4 VIN that I found on a Porsche dealership website of an incoming car. My own car does not have a VIN assigned yet but that should be resolved by January 12 which is the build complete date target.
  7. ron_b

    TopherDrives video review of the Macan 4S

    https://manual.porsche.com/#/wpi/XAB-2026-20251027-46-RDW-4.0.4/en_GB/topic/id/437017b8432868d18d24c0b352dd093b Sorry, I just did a copy paste, but it is in the online manual. I know there is no range mode, I had borrowed the car for several weeks from the dealership. Am I expected to correct...
  8. ron_b

    TopherDrives video review of the Macan 4S

    Thank you for pointing this out. You are correct that normal mode cannot be altered. Only other modes. I really need to get my own car :crying: Excerpt from the manual:
  9. ron_b

    Leaving car for 6 weeks - plug in or no?

    I agree that the information you get is the cached server information; however, from what I had seen in the Taycan, it does attempt to get updated information from the vehicle when you access the app. The app generally shows if the information is current or not in a small Status message at the...
  10. ron_b

    TopherDrives video review of the Macan 4S

    My $0.02 The setting for Sport Sound can be easily updated and saved in the driving mode, like you can make (correction made 1/2/26) drive modes other than Normal mode have the sound on or you can make Sport Plus not have the sound on. That is of course only if you optioned Sport Sound. As for...
  11. ron_b

    Quick Question: if charging station added manually to a route in PCP does the battery get preconditioned?

    @Petzi , yes, I certainly agree that you can open another Navigation app like Waze to check for things on the road that might cause you a slow down šŸ˜Ž. However, I know with the Taycan if you attempt to start routing with another app, it would cancel the routing with the in-car Navigation. I...
  12. ron_b

    Quick Question: if charging station added manually to a route in PCP does the battery get preconditioned?

    @dbsb3233 You do not need to set a destination beyond the Charger if you do not wish to. You will need to go into the intelligent range manager settings by pressing the gear icon in the Porsche navigation screen and set the minimum charge at destination to a high value like 80% or such then it...
  13. ron_b

    Quick Question: if charging station added manually to a route in PCP does the battery get preconditioned?

    @icehot simply adding a charging station as a destination will typically not figure preconditioning as stated earlier in this thread. The car needs to think you need to charge. To accomplish that you: Have to put a final destination that would require charging and have the desired charging...
  14. ron_b

    Quick Question: if charging station added manually to a route in PCP does the battery get preconditioned?

    To address a couple items in this discussion. I am waiting for my car to get built in January but I feel reasonably confident that you could route to a Charger as a destination, and as long as you set the minimum charge at destination in the settings to a high value, such that the car would know...
  15. ron_b

    No more free charging at Costco Electrify America?

    Costco hosts some Electrify America sites that are owned by Electrify America (like Santa Barbara) and some that are owned by Costco and managed by Electrify America (like San Luis Obispo). If you’re physically at the site, you can easily see these as they’ll have a Costco brand on the charger...
  16. ron_b

    New 4S Macan EV Video Review by “Anna on Roads”

    FYI @KLMRCLL The Edmunds review is discussed on a separate thread https://www.macanevowners.com/forum/threads/edmunds-1-year-ownership-test-of-their-macan-4-ev.24180/
  17. ron_b

    Edmunds 1 Year Ownership Test of Their Macan 4 EV

    I watched this video earlier today. They were not overly positive I must say. Though the biggest rants were that they didn’t have a rear wiper and there wasn’t a 360 camera. Admittedly, these are options, not base, but they are easily solved by clicking a few more boxes before placing the order...
  18. ron_b

    The Journey of Stealth 2.0

    Thanks for the feedback. I am well aware of the ability to go though tires. šŸ˜Ž FYI I did update my initial post with my a missing section: Accessories: Luggage compartment liner - Allows utility of varying dirty stuff Front luggage compartment liner - Allows utility of varying dirty stuff...
  19. ron_b

    Where do I put the front license plate on my ‘26 Macan 4S?

    California allowed the sticker versions of the front license plate plates in 2022, you can check if your state is allowing it from the website listed in this article. https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/18/california-front-license-plate-wraps-dmv/ Sadly, it looks like Texas does not allow a sticker...
  20. ron_b

    The Journey of Stealth 2.0

    I hope to use this thread to document the journeys of Stealth 2.0. My first Stealth was a 2020 Taycan 4S in Volcano Gray/Bordeaux Red that I picked up at PECLA on November 11, 2020. It was a tremendous experience and gave me a lot of joy for nearly 6 years and over 100,000 miles. You can read...




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