Engine compartment trim - which is correct

[penport]

So I'm happily exploring my (new to me) MY 2018 Macan GTS and naturally comparing it to my old 2015 S......

Looking under the bonnet and the big plastic cover / trim panel that sits between the bonnet strut and the rear of the headlight is missing on both sides.

The new car has LED PDLS+ and the old car had Halogens - so could this be the reason - or do some Macans just come without this bit?

Searching online brings lots of pics of my old set up:



...and only a few of my new one:



So which is correct?

[Guy]

The plastic bits were deleted from all models a few years back, plus the diagonal elements of the cross brace. I think it was discussed here on the forum.

EDIT: Found it, here: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7215&p=150566

[bennachie]

The upper one is correct my '18 (last of the best) has the fairings and PDLS+ Youdo realise those air filters are not standard..............

[bennachie]

Actually, revisit, the plastic fairings are absent but the reference to air filters stands...................

[penport]

The upper one is correct my '18 (last of the best) has the fairings and PDLS+ Youdo realise those air filters are not standard..............

Yes I'm aware - that's just an example photo I found on line.

Very reassuring it's normal for a 2018 car.

[jaffacake]

Here is my stock MY18 engine bay:

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10070#p199218