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On winding country roads the SUV’s weight and higher centre of gravity are hard to ignore. Push it hard into a corner, and you’ll feel the weight – understeer sets in, and eventually the Macan drifts wide. On the track, with few off camber turns and free to use the power, it is a blast to...

Dangerous, I dunno. Confidence inspiring on anything but well marked roads, not so much. NA models can be set to turn off permanently and enabled only when you want it (long drives, well marked open roads). Having to turn EU models off every time you start up is unfortunate. Mine has a...

Before resorting to swapping seats, you may want to try a small seat cushion.

I set a 29 minute timer on my watch to remind me its time to stop charging.

Typically, similar size cars, the one with better aerodynamics is more affected by cross winds.

Perhaps the UK software conservatively errors on the side of caution. So you get false alarms one day and not the next. Some cars could have over active sensors... dunno. I hear there is an issue reading speed limit signs, which is an annoyance in the UK. Sounds like the software/system...

I think that is done on purpose, something about systems over reacting and becoming unstable. 5 minutes is about right for other brands.

In the US you have the option to turn off some of the nannies and driving aids. I have seen none of these problems after I understood to use the right tool for the conditions. Its not fighting me when I just want to drive and does well commuting on properly marked roads otherwise. I like the...

Thanks. I was mislead by all the EA chargers limited to 75kW in my nearby station, even when not busy. When I'm out on the road with warm batteries charge rates are much higher. I didn't give it a thought that it may be the station.

Yes, Plus and LSD are two different things. The key thing here is PTV+ is a system that is entirely computer controlled. The previous limited slip diffs needed wheel spin or a difference in the axle rotation to engage. The PTV+ software is smart enough to apply the brake to the inside wheel in...

In cool weather and battery not preconditions I don't see more than 75 kW from EA 350 KW chargers. Very easy to run out of free time. On better 175kW days I usually don't run out of free time.

The PTV in PTV+ is a mechanical LSD consisting of an electronically controlled clutch pack that limits torque to a wheel spinning faster than the other. This clutch pack is typically locked during launch or heavy throttle to get more power to the road. The + in PTV+ is adding the software for...

I have it because I read that it improves traction on a steep slippery (snowy) driveways and parking lots. The SA said that just about everyone that options Rear Axle Steering for handling performance, options PTV also. Unlike RAS, I don't notice RTV in everyday driving. Some say the car...

Yes, slippery roads demand gentle inputs. I've read of how dangerous the combination of Tesla's one pedal and snow/ice can be for the typical driver. Perhaps there is something new. My experience on slippery roads has been that when you leave off the throttle, aggressive regen kicks in and you...

How does it work in snow/slippery conditions? I would think the sudden application of regen would cause control problems.