Power Steering Plus - anyone optioned

[Garylaw]

There’s alot of coverage around the benefits optioning RWS in manoeuvrability etc, any experiences with “Power steering plus”? Looks like just abit of software coding but curious as to whether anyone has it and would recommend

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[TomekGnomek]

I compared the loaner without this option to my car with this option and honestly there is not much difference. I would even go as far as to say the steering precision was a bit better without this option.

 

[FirstEV]

I do tend to agree that Power Steering Plus isn’t really important on this car compared to a 911 (This can be argued that it removes the "sporty feeling" as well on a 911). However, I want to reiterate what you already mentioned in your post: definitely option RWS. It feels like a whole different level compared to the other loaners I tried without it.
The only caveat is that, if I remember correctly, you can’t order RWS without also adding Power Steering Plus, so just keep that in mind.

 

[W1NGE]

There’s alot of coverage around the benefits optioning RWS in manoeuvrability etc, any experiences with “Power steering plus”? Looks like just abit of software coding but curious as to whether anyone has it and would recommend

Absolute no brainer. Tick the box.

Speed sensitive and top notch (as per any Porsche).

Should be standard.

I would say that 99% of all Porsches have this.

 

[en1gma]

Absolute no brainer. Tick the box.

Speed sensitive and top notch (as per any Porsche).

Should be standard.

I would say that 99% of all Porsches have this.

Ordered it for mine. Planning on keeping the car for a few years and as I’m getting older….

 

[MMR]

Power steering plus supposedly
dynamically adjusts steering assistance based on speed, such that it provides more assistance at low speeds (easier parking and manoeuvring) and a sharper, more direct feel at higher speeds.

However, it is conspicuously absent from the GTS, which Porsche describes as the sportiest and most driver engaged of the line up, which tells its own story.

 

[PrudentOcean]

Power steering plus supposedly
dynamically adjusts steering assistance based on speed, such that it provides more assistance at low speeds (easier parking and manoeuvring) and a sharper, more direct feel at higher speeds.

However, it is conspicuously absent from the GTS, which Porsche describes as the sportiest and most driver engaged of the line up, which tells its own story.

That is incorrect. The Macan GTS comes standard with Power Steering Plus.

https://configurator.porsche.com/en-US/mode/model/XABDE1/specifications?tab=standard-equipment

 

[MMR]

Not in the UK it doesn’t

But if it does in the US, maybe PSP doesn’t fundamentally change driving dynamics

 

[Garylaw]

Not in the UK it doesn’t

But if it does in the US, maybe PSP doesn’t fundamentally change driving dynamics

PSP only comes as standard on the Turbo in the UK - otherwise its a cheap option at £213

 

[W1NGE]

Power steering plus supposedly
dynamically adjusts steering assistance based on speed, such that it provides more assistance at low speeds (easier parking and manoeuvring) and a sharper, more direct feel at higher speeds.

However, it is conspicuously absent from the GTS, which Porsche describes as the sportiest and most driver engaged of the line up, which tells its own story.

I'm sorry that kogic is just wrong IMHO. Standard on the Turbo which has higher performance than all other models beneath it.

Rear Axle Steering (RAS) is missing too (as it is on all higher performance models) but if you want the full performance setup then that box needs ticked too.

Torque vectoring (PTV+) is bundled as it is on all GTS modles (standard on the Turbo) and somewhat illogical PSP isn't.

Don't be taken in by the Porsche marketing guff (and there's a lot).

For £213 it is a rare bargain on the options list. At one point it was offered as a Function on Demand (FoD via OTA) on the Taycan and a shame Porsche have apparently dropped this service.

In time I can imagine it to be standard on all Porsches if only to justify the overpriced nature of these cars (lesser brands do).

 

[MMR]

somewhat illogical PSP isn't.

This was my point. It’s omission from the GTS, led me to believe that without it, it may have provided a more direct engaging driving experience, as it would require (more) steering effort and better steering feedback. But the fact that our US counterparts get PSP as standard, perhaps I’m wrong.

I’ve only driven my Turbo, so have no experience without it. And had I ordered a different trim level, living in London, I would have optioned it regardless, especially at the cost it’s a no brainer.

 

[tomthemac]

IMHO splitting time between rural Normandy & Central London as we do, can confirm experience shows go both (RWS/RAS & PSP) - PSP if you do any city driving parking its a big plus. RWS is a delight to use at limit on country roads AND you get 'how did they do that' looks for the London Taxi turning circle (as good - if not better - as the wee bmw I3 we also have) in town.

 

[RGBArgee]

There’s alot of coverage around the benefits optioning RWS in manoeuvrability etc, any experiences with “Power steering plus”? Looks like just abit of software coding but curious as to whether anyone has it and would recommend

I have it - really only useful for parking.

 

[pm4s]

PSP is a prerequisite for RWS so you don't have a choice.
For a Boxster which does not have RWS I would not choose it.
It makes the steering lighter at parking speeds, and supposedly heavier at high speeds, it's a cheap (for Porsche prices) software option at 265euro (although Macan software lacks any OTA or on-demand updates so you have to order it with the car).
From all the types of steering assistance I have had over the years my order of preference is:
1) no power steering
2) hydraulic power steering
3) EPS
4) PSP
Never owner anything with SbW so cannot comment on that.

 

[Mobzga]

I asked to my dealer about what is the exact difference between the standard and the PSP (in Macan ev). The only one is that you need to apply less force when car is stopped. Also I did test drive both options and have the same feeling. The only real change in the dynamics of the steering rack is if you have RWS:

Source of the info at 16:49 of this youtube video:

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