1st world problem - choosing a Macan

[Tracky]

I can’t believe how much the dog sticks out !

[Tracky]

Just get a dog car like I’ve got - see signature below

[Semerka]

The Macan boot certainly looks tiny in comparison to your lovely pooch, Clive. What a shame!
But perhaps if you are not happy with the throttle feel / response at low speeds, then it's not meant to be.

[Isleaiw]

That’s the problem with the Macan and it’s coupe like rear. Didn’t work for me when I was looking so I got a petrol SQ5. That had now gone and I decided I will either use my station car if we go locally or she can go in the front footwell of my new car if going further - I decided I wanted a car that only came as a saloon...

[Clive]

It's frustrating but space is crucial for us. We will be taking the hound with us on extended holidays so that aspect is non-negotiable. The turbo lag I might have been able to cope with. It's been a journey....

[pmg]

Now for the one aspect that I hope doesn't incense everyone. Maybe it's the WLTP engine but the turbo lag is simply awful. It's worse that my 1980s RS Turbo. Even Sport mode doesn't help much. There's little lag when on the move briskly through the lanes but in traffic it is terrible. Also in Sport the revs are held too high once you finish accelerating, I ended up using the paddles, which is fine as they are fun. Possibly the gearbox needs a reset to learn my driving style. But...the lag would drive me nuts. I know the BMW suffers from a lag fro standstill but the reasons for that are different and I don't thinking it's anywhere near a bad.

I'm surprised as the new twin-scroll turbo is supposed to increase responsiveness. I've the older engine, and I don't notice an obvious turbo-lag problem.

I infer you had an Escort RS Turbo - I nearly bought a Fiesta one in the nineties! Now wondering how bad the Macan would look with three-spoke alloys....


What mileage had the car done? At what level did you think there was an issue

[Clive]

Now for the one aspect that I hope doesn't incense everyone. Maybe it's the WLTP engine but the turbo lag is simply awful. It's worse that my 1980s RS Turbo. Even Sport mode doesn't help much. There's little lag when on the move briskly through the lanes but in traffic it is terrible. Also in Sport the revs are held too high once you finish accelerating, I ended up using the paddles, which is fine as they are fun. Possibly the gearbox needs a reset to learn my driving style. But...the lag would drive me nuts. I know the BMW suffers from a lag fro standstill but the reasons for that are different and I don't thinking it's anywhere near a bad.

I'm surprised as the new twin-scroll turbo is supposed to increase responsiveness. I've the older engine, and I don't notice an obvious turbo-lag problem.

I infer you had an Escort RS Turbo - I nearly bought a Fiesta one in the nineties! Now wondering how bad the Macan would look with three-spoke alloys....


What mileage had the car done? At what level did you think there was an issue

The car had done 1,700 miles. I'm not sure what you mean by "what level" so I'll do my best to answer. When pulling away, eg from traffic lights, I'm not trying to race away. I'm wanting a sensibly brisk pull away such that I can follow a Nissan Micra....the first 2, 3 , 4 mph were painfully slow, this resulted on my naturally pressing the accelerator harder, by the time i got to (I'm guessing really) 6 to 8 mph the turbo spooled up, the car accelerated sharply, I then take my foot off the accelerator so the car reduces acceleration. It's as though the accelerator was connected via an elastic band. The car wasn't exactly kangerooing but it was briefly that sort of effect. I've no complaints at all once the car was going, response was great.

I wonder whether the WLTP regs need emissions to be low at idle / very low revs so this is how Audi/Porsche setup the engine. I expect VW group are being very cautious...

[Pivot]

Oh well... what we do for our pooches [emoji41]
X3M is a good alternative and you will have some spare cash for chews [emoji38]

Out of interest, are you sure you got an S to test drive?
I specifically got 3.0L as I didn’t like the turbo lag on a 2.0L. The Macan S has more pronounced lag than my BMW 435i, but nothing of the sort you are describing.

[Clive]

You had me wondering for a minute. I checked my photos...yes it's an S. Maybe there's something up with it, it is hard to believe they are all like this.

[pmg]

I'm surprised as the new twin-scroll turbo is supposed to increase responsiveness. I've the older engine, and I don't notice an obvious turbo-lag problem.

I infer you had an Escort RS Turbo - I nearly bought a Fiesta one in the nineties! Now wondering how bad the Macan would look with three-spoke alloys....


What mileage had the car done? At what level did you think there was an issue

The car had done 1,700 miles. I'm not sure what you mean by "what level" so I'll do my best to answer. When pulling away, eg from traffic lights, I'm not trying to race away. I'm wanting a sensibly brisk pull away such that I can follow a Nissan Micra....the first 2, 3 , 4 mph were painfully slow, this resulted on my naturally pressing the accelerator harder, by the time i got to (I'm guessing really) 6 to 8 mph the turbo spooled up, the car accelerated sharply, I then take my foot off the accelerator so the car reduces acceleration. It's as though the accelerator was connected via an elastic band. The car wasn't exactly kangerooing but it was briefly that sort of effect. I've no complaints at all once the car was going, response was great.

I wonder whether the WLTP regs need emissions to be low at idle / very low revs so this is how Audi/Porsche setup the engine. I expect VW group are being very cautious...

Apologies for the slight delay in response. I am attending a music festival in Finland. I suspect the setting off issue maybe more a natural consequence of a dsg gearbox having to connect its clutches unlike a torque convertor one. I was expecting more delay than I actually have on my car.