New Macan GTS real-life images

[PastaSource]

Not sure 33 is correct as I've checked every day and think 19 was the peak. 1 went "2nd hand" ie 'approved', a couple were sold and then a few more arrived.

Hard to be accurate as not all dealerships have posted their first allocations and none of these numbers account for customer orders.

The spec of these cars is not ideal and if anything priced too high (GTS interior, HUD and 22" alloys add a lot). Suspect there was a large batch shipped with Porsche UK spec rather than dealer spec.

The next piece of excitement will be the arrival of the Cayenne EV (June) where the base Cayenne can be specced < £100K with the options I'd rather have (tow bar being key) and newer tech making it a better and more affordable choice with more standard kit. All of this makes the Macan EV over priced now and this first batch of GTS models are evidence of that.

I'm sure they'll find buyers come registration change as leases are exchanged.

Just wait for the discounting to begin come Q3 / Q4 together with some high spec approved models.

These are the 17 'sold' GTS I have recorded (and still visible but greyed out on my favourites), + the current 16 still for sale... 33 does sound like a lot granted...

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[W1NGE]

These are the 17 'sold' GTS I have recorded (and still visible but greyed out on my favourites), + the current 16 still for sale... 33 does sound like a lot granted...

Fair enough.

I notice several (3) are now 2nd hand (demo cars) and not available until May / June.

 

[PastaSource]

Fair enough.

I notice several (3) are now 2nd hand (demo cars) and not available until May / June.

Oh yes, thanks, I missed the 3 registered/demo cars in my numbers earlier (was just searching on new today, though I did capture those in the sold numbers), so 36 37 in total (one new one just showed up)!

 

[Stuart]

My Car arrived at the dealer yesterday, now need towait till Thursday to collect it.
The only thing they missed the 4 zone climate option, they are now seeing if this module can be ordered and installed If not I will ask them to upgrade to drive assist from ACC
Salesman sent through some photo's

 

[PastaSource]

My Car arrived at the dealer yesterday, now need towait till Thursday to collect it.
The only thing they missed the 4 zone climate option, they are now seeing if this module can be ordered and installed If not I will ask them to upgrade to drive assist from ACC

Looks fab... sorry to hear about the missing 4-zone, that's poor!! Hope it's retrofittable! I was told two different things wrt upgrading ACC to drive assist post delivery One said it could be done, as he thought was the case for upgrading to Innodrive, just software (I don't even know if that's actually true), the other insisted there was also different HW so had to be specced at build time.

Hope the rest goes smoothly for you, I'm sure we're all interested in hearing your first impressions!

 

[Stuart]

Looks fab... sorry to hear about the missing 4-zone, that's poor!! Hope it's retrofittable! I was told two different things wrt upgrading ACC to drive assist post delivery One said it could be done, as he thought was the case for upgrading to Innodrive, just software (I don't even know if that's actually true), the other insisted there was also different HW so had to be specced at build time.

Hope the rest goes smoothly for you, I'm sure we're all interested in hearing your first impressions!

Many thanks, yes will give an update, as we will pick up the car in the morning, then drive down to the black forest in Germany in the afternoon so have a 620km drive so can give some good feedback on range, ride and all the other good stuff

 

[Fun TC Driving]

Great job especially on your wheels! We can not wair for you to share how it drives on less than perfect roads. Specifically, s the combination of your 22”’s and its GTS suspension just right or a little firm when the roads need help?

 

[TS23]

Looks fab... sorry to hear about the missing 4-zone, that's poor!! Hope it's retrofittable! I was told two different things wrt upgrading ACC to drive assist post delivery One said it could be done, as he thought was the case for upgrading to Innodrive, just software (I don't even know if that's actually true), the other insisted there was also different HW so had to be specced at build time.

Hope the rest goes smoothly for you, I'm sure we're all interested in hearing your first impressions!

Likewise, under the impression that the removal of FOD prevents this from being activated after the event, though Porsche may be able to overwrite this.

 

[PastaSource]

Many thanks, yes will give an update, as we will pick up the car in the morning, then drive down to the black forest in Germany in the afternoon so have a 620km drive so can give some good feedback on range, ride and all the other good stuff

I think you'll end up with a list from folks here given no driving impressions anywhere online yet ... I'd be interested in knowing what else you specced (3D surround by any chance?), and whether there's a noticeable difference between the two GTS electric sport sound profiles. I have Neodyme wheels on the SpyderRS, initially thought I'd only keep them that colour for a short while but I've ended up definitely not wanting to change them, think they work really well without being bling - classy choice, especially with all the gloss black GTS wheels I'm seeing!

 

[SergeyIndy]

@Stuart, thank you for sharing the images, but how do you "miss" a 4-zone option. The process is very precise with your build and invoice you sign off and then I double check the print out after it was entered into production database. The question is who "missed" it.

 

[Stuart]

I think you'll end up with a list from folks here given no driving impressions anywhere online yet ... I'd be interested in knowing what else you specced (3D surround by any chance?), and whether there's a noticeable difference between the two GTS electric sport sound profiles. I have Neodyme wheels on the SpyderRS, initially thought I'd only keep them that colour for a short while but I've ended up definitely not wanting to change them, think they work really well without being bling - classy choice, especially with all the gloss black GTS wheels I'm seeing!

Hi please link to the spec, chose the neodyme wheels just to have a little pop, as other wise the car would be very grey, if that makes sense, to me every thing has to fit so fuss over details both interior and exterior, originally when having black interior would have the neodyme accent but to me that doesnt fit with the chalk interior so went with the silver. I dont like bling, so you need to think what fits with what, I'm very OCD ADHD in nature.

But hey everyone has the choice and just because nit my taste doesn't mean I'm right. I'm the one who has to look every day so I'll choose what fits for me.

Things like tyres etc now thats different as there are many things that effect choice, wear, noice grip etc, so currently negotiiating with the dealer what tyres will be delivered on my car, present is bridge stone which to be honest I dont want as hard and noisy, so wanted michelin or good year at present they are offering to swap with Pirelli so will go visit tomorrow and see what they have on their cars and decide.
https://configurator.porsche.com/nl...NI.2FJ.4L6.2D1.9VL.UD1.GT4.6FU.2H.DCK.MS2.DVE

 

[Stuart]

@Stuart, thank you for sharing the images, but how do you "miss" a 4-zone option. The process is very precise with your build and invoice you sign off and then I double check the print out after it was entered into production database. The question is who "missed" it.

it was something I missed on first run, the contacted the delaer via email, and then in person, was shown it had be added, and at no extra cost, same was with the dash cam but that was delivered.

so sales guy is very appologetic as there is an email trail, but we will see where we go, and get

shit happens, its how people deal with the issue that matters to me, I got a great discount on the car to be honest, but thats not the point its the price I am paying for the spec I thought i was getting

 

[SergeyIndy]

it was something I missed on first run, the contacted the delaer via email, and then in person, was shown it had be added, and at no extra cost, same was with the dash cam but that was delivered.

so sales guy is very appologetic as there is an email trail, but we will see where we go, and get

shit happens, its how people deal with the issue that matters to me, I got a great discount on the car to be honest, but thats not the point its the price I am paying for the spec I thought i was getting

Thank you for sharing and totally understand. I would have to assume they should not be charging you for anything that was not delivered but I would not recommend retrofitting something like that as it is too invasive and can damage a lot of other things as doing something like this after is out of factory sequence fitting. Also, I am not really clear on the benefits of the 4-zone. I pay for this option in all mine for controlling the front footwell temp and allowing flexibility to rear passengers as we take long trips, but for a daily city driver, I would not see a compelling benefit.

 

[Awaz]

It's very surprising that not even one driving review has appeared online.

Porsche are unlikely to give their GTS models to journalists for reviews in this cold weather for obvious reasons
They did the same when the Macan EV first came out. All reviews churned out in better weather early summer

 

[spiker]

Porsche are unlikely to give their GTS models to journalists for reviews in this cold weather for obvious reasons
They did the same when the Macan EV first came out. All reviews churned out in better weather early summer

They had a number of promotional walk around videos of the GTS from Dubai and Spain with a few well known car reviewers flown in. Why did Porsche not let them drive the GTS. Dubai temperatures are probably the most suitable for Evs anywhere in the world.

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