My husband was given the opportunity to test drive the Porsche Macan GTS and he wrote an article about his impressions. Please take a look if you would like to read it.

The other day, a minor change model of the Macan was just announced, and at the same time, I had the opportunity to test drive the later model of the Macan GTS (which will eventually become the mid-term model). This time, I would like to review the Macan GTS mainly from the perspective of comparing it with the earlier turbo model that I have driven before.

Macan GTS

This Macan is a 2021 (MY2022) GTSThe 20-inch RS Spyder wheels, body-color emblems, and Alcantara GTS sport seats are very sporty.

In terms of driving, since it is a GTS, the Sport Exhaust and Sport Design Package are standard. It is also equipped with the Sport Chrono Package, PSCB (Porsche Surface Coated Brakes), and PTV Plus (Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus), making it a driving machine.

I've had two Macans so far, both Macan Turbo (both in the first half of the year).that (something or someone distant from the speaker, close to the listener)test drivealso wrote, this is the first model after minor changes.

Test drive the Macan GTS. What do you get when you start driving?

When the engine is started, it wakes up at a louder volume, just like a GTS.It is almost as loud as the previous model's turbo.The 2.9L V6 engine produces 380ps.

Once underway, the PDK shifting is very smooth.No, let's call it gentle. The speed was smooth, and the sporty Macan-like movement was still there, as it should be in this GTS. In the case of this particular vehicle, it was a spring suspension rather than an air suspension, but to be honest, you would hardly notice it unless you were told.

If I had to say, I would say that the spring suspension seems to have more core in its stroke, or more effective damping. Of course, theI think the air suspension is more comfortable to ride if you test drive the comparison at the same time, but if you drive normally, you can't tell at first level.It is.

I don't need to tell you how the Macan drives, but when you change it to sport mode and enter a corner, nothing happens. It drives through like a normal sports car with a lot of leeway. Here, we look for differences from the previous model, but there is almost no difference in behavior. I sharpened my nerves and turned the corner to taste it, and found that there was a slight difference.The later model behaves just a little milder.No, it is even easier to drive and gives the impression of better manners.

Of course, the difference between the air suspension and the spring suspension is probably significant, but my impression is that the earlier model is a bit more mischievous and the later model is more stability-oriented. However, this is really a subtle difference, and there are individual differences, so please keep this as a reference only.

Also, we must not forget the effects of the PSCB.The official Porsche description of PSCB is as follows.

The innovative Porsche surface coated brakes feature a tungsten carbide coating on conventional gray cast iron discs. The effect is not only excellent wear resistance, but alsoImproved brake response by improving the coefficient of frictionThe following is a list of the items that we will make available to you.Reduced brake dust and extended service life of gray cast iron brakes by 20-30%The PSCB is available only in combination with 19" or larger wheels. Beautiful in appearance, the brake calipers are painted white and the disc surfaces turn mirror-like after break-in. pscb is available only in combination with wheels 19" and larger.

Most of them seem to have much less brake dust and are easy to clean. And the feeling of the brakes is quite wonderful. The brakes on the Porsche have always felt great, but the brakes on theMore precise response to foot pressure than normal brakesIt is difficult to say how it differs from PCCB. It is difficult to say, but I suspect that most people would not be able to tell the difference if they were not told about it beforehand.

Stopping power is naturally great, and it is an option that I would like to see available on the 911, Boxster, and Cayman.

Difference between PDK and Exhaust

Next, when accelerating in Sport Plus, I don't feel much difference from the earlier turbo. That is how fast the late model GTS is. The exhaust note is quieter than the previous year's at low speeds.When turned, the volume becomes GTS-like.In terms of sound quality, the sound seemed to be slightly lower in quality than that of the previous year's turbo. This may be due to the GPF (gasoline particulate filter), but the sound itself is not bad.

And the biggest difference I think is the PDK is different. When I put it in Sport Plus and shifted gears with the paddle shifters, the shifting is much more refined. The earlier model's "Is this a 911?" I thought, "Bashun! Bash!" It's not like the clutch is suddenly connected, but it's not even that much.The control is even more sophisticated with even less gearshift shock.This is also somewhat felt in the 991 and 992 generations of the 911.

I thought this control was very similar to the PDK of the 971 Panamera Turbo we had in our house. Naturally, when running in AT mode, the shifting manners are very good and the control is very smooth. I heard that the early model of Macan had relatively many drivetrain failures, so the control may have been changed in some safer direction.

General comments after test driving the Macan GTS

In both the first and second semesters, "The Macan is a complete sports car.The owner is a genuine Porsche owner who also has a 911 narrow and a 356. This owner is a genuine Porsche owner who also has a 911 narrow and a 356, but he says, "The driving is completely Porsche car, so great that you don't even need a 911!I can understand why they were called "the best of the best.

It is such an athletic car, but at the same time, it is a car that can accommodate five people and be mobile. The later model is sporty as it is, but I feel that it has been further refined in terms of comfort.

Let's just say that the slightly sharp corners of the previous model have been rounded off a bit to make it a bit more friendly. Some may take this as a sign that it has become less interesting, but that is not the case.

The fun-to-drive characteristics are still present in the later models.

In a short while, a new, minor-changed model will arrive in Japan, and I would like to try that one as well if I have the chance.