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Post by Marksy »

Would anyone have pictures of these two light configurations? I haven’t been to a dealer to have a look but it is really my last decision point. Most of the videos online with the PR cars seem to have the plus system so I haven’t been able to find a good comparison.

Any views also welcome, I opted to save the money on my Macan S order.

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Can’t be 100 certain on the phase 2, but doesn't the PDLS plus bit simply add the kerb illumination function at junctions, the swivel function when cornering and cone effect at higher speed?
I don’t think the appearance is changed?

If you go onto the configurator you should get a front on view....change your options to get the comparaison.

I have PDLS on my GTS; its nice to have but I wouldn’t pay more than a few hundred quid for it unless you do massive night driving.
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Post by Marksy »

Thanks. They look a little different plus the DRL is a slightly different look I think.

I was of the same view as you that it was probably unnecessary.
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PDLS

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Vs Standard...

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Post by Marksy »

Thanks. I have done the online comparison a lot, just havent had much luck with real world views.
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I think this video shows the cornering and junction effects with PDLS+

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Post by Marksy »

Thanks! I had a look today at the dealer and while I like the look of them more than the standard LED I don’t think I could justify the cost.
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Post by VanB »

PDLS+ is a godsend if you live out in the countryside and regularly drive unlit country roads at night (as I do). Otherwise I would think it an unnecessary extravagence.
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Post by pmg »

I do find it a pity that on the Macan matrix led is not an option on the Macan, unlike the Panamera Cayenne and 911. I had matrix lights on my previous BMW and I do miss them even compared with PDLS Plus. The ability to put a high beam either side of the car in front doing 30 on dipped headlights on a 60 mph limited road without dazzling him or she from behind plus still maintaining some high beam for oncoming traffic also without dazzling them was a boom.
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