Macan vs Width restriction

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ManBat
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Post by ManBat »

Hi all,

I have a new Macan arriving in December and I’ll be using it to commute into London. (Did the whole “should I wait for the face lift” thing but decided life was too short - was told it will be out by end of 2018 for those interested)

On my route I have a 7 foot width restriction followed by a 6 foot 6 inch restriction (you know it’s a short cut when you find a width restriction!).

Does anyone know if you can squeeze a Macan through a 6’6” width restriction?! :shock:

Thanks for your help!

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6'6" (2m) (ish) is a common width restriction and most are wider than the claim.
However, I wouldn't trust one I didn't know.
A Macan can squeeze through a 6'6" (1.98m) gap, although you may want to fold your mirrors in if the restriction is shoulder height.
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I live in London and often go through 7ft restrictions. It always feels narrower than it probably is. A 6ft 6 restriction would definitely have me weighing it up pretty closely and breathing in as I went through!


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Post by Guy »

From the manual:

Width with wider wheel covers 75.83 in. (1,926 mm)
Width with exterior mirrors 82.60 in. (2,098 mm)

... and although I don't have it, I have heard it said that surround view could help.
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I posted this elsewhere.....

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....a bit daunting, probably due to the height / tunnel effect, and the fact that it kinks to the right towards the end....but with the mirrors folded in we made it through!👍
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Guy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:48 am From the manual:

Width with wider wheel covers 75.83 in. (1,926 mm)
Width with exterior mirrors 82.60 in. (2,098 mm)

... and although I don't have it, I have heard it said that surround view could help.
It does. It lets you see exactly how far your bodywork/wheels are from an obstacle.

Though if you get it wrong on entry, it could be tense backing out :-)
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Post by EvenDave »

If you drive really fast the car will be more streamlined and will fit through easier.... maybe :lol: :lol: :lol:
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I don't think I would chance 6'6''. That is pretty tight
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Post by Gxshelley »

Yes, but it's your wheels you need to worry about, because they invariably have high kerbs!
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Post by ManBat »

Thanks all for the advice.

I think I'll avoid the 6'6" for now!

Macan should be turning up in December. This waiting lark is a pain in the arse.
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