NEW 2023 Porsche Macan T: The BEST handling SUV of the Year

[as7920]

[JMD25]

Great video… he did say it had Android Auto I think, which could be a first indication for MY23, or an error

[Jon A]

Given that’s a ‘22 model I imagine it’s an error?

[crockers]

I actually found his sycophantic manner rather off putting. I'd give more credence to a pro testing the T against other Macans on a test course and then saying which one is the best handling. Not the best macan.

[Col Lamb]

Best to give Zero credence to any review and drive the cars yourself.

But at the end of the day it is a heavy nearly two tonne SUV not a 718 or a saloon with sports suspension so Macan handling will always be a compromise.

[BanZ]

Best to give Zero credence to any review and drive the cars yourself.

But at the end of the day it is a heavy nearly two tonne SUV not a 718 or a saloon with sports suspension so Macan handling will always be a compromise.

Couldn’t agree more, the Macan is a great all rounder and defies logic for its size but it’s still a comfortable SUV, not a sports car.

[N111BJG]

I went to PEC specifically because I wanted to try out air suspension. The only vehicle they had with it was a T so that’s what I drove around the track & it drove pretty much the same as my 2109 S handling wise, but was desperately slow. It didn’t help that the instructor did not know how to activate the manual mode, he thought it would only work for few seconds & then default to auto. Google help me find the right button, it didn’t make much difference.

In my view the T is not cheap enough to accept the shortcomings, especially given the Gen 3 S has more power than my 2019 model.

[crockers]

Spec a T as you’d want a Macan, then spec a S to the same spec. The difference is quite a bit more than first appears.

[Jon A]

Spec a T as you’d want a Macan, then spec a S to the same spec. The difference is quite a bit more than first appears.

I did this Crockers and the difference was just under £5k or around 8% premium. Having driven a base and now owning an S I would pay this without a second of further thought.
However, the base I drove was not a bad car and certainly didn’t look as good as a T, plus waiting the thick end of 12 months for an S may well factor in my thoughts…

[crockers]

To be fair the T is replacing a Volvo XC60 so will feel much “sharper”. Haven’t driven the S as I know I’ll most likely want it and a further 12 month wait isn’t on. Maybe when I pick up the T I’ll put a deposit down on the S. Mrs C doesn’t want a 6 cylinder “thirsty” car. And to be honest I am at an age that I don’t hoon the car anymore. . I love my little Golf GTi PP so if the Macan T feels similar to drive I’ll be very content. I drove the base and was pretty taken with its handling.

Decision decisions.