From a BMW i4 to a Macan 4 - here's my comparison after 10 days......

[petejigsaw]

I swapped from a BMW i4 e-drive40 (60k miles in 3 years - 3.4miles/kwh over that time) which I loved, to the Macan 4 only 10 days ago as I fancied trying a different style of car. The i4 was one of the first in the UK, so like the Macan, an early example of an all new model.

I realise that some of these will be subjective, but here's my initial comments on how they compare......and the Macan's idiosyncracies.......

1. Macan feels bigger than the i4, even though the 4 corner dimensions are almost identical
2. Driving the Macan in normal mode is more involving to drive than the i4 in Eco-Pro, which is the mode I tended to use most
3. Tech in the Macan is WAY behind the BMW i-Drive system - so clunky and inflexible in so many ways
4. Windscreen wipers on the Macan are shocking - thin blades that don't clear the screen properly and the washer jets not being on the arms (as in the i4) makes them messy
5. Visibility of the dash through the steering wheel on the Macan is very poor - either the screen needs to be further back or the steering wheel needs to retract further. I'm only 5'9 (172cm) and sit with my arms slightly bent, yet I can't get the steering wheel far enough way to properly see the dash.
6. Road noise (both from the A-pillar and the wheels) is noticeably louder than the i4 - I'm on 21 inch wheels, compared to 19s on the i4
7. Driving in rain, the water beading along the windows and around the mirrors makes a very audible sound, audible over the radio
8. App center and data connectivity are poor - my Macan is still not connected, awaiting Porsche Pro at the dealership to relink the vehicle as it wasn't working
9. The centre under-armrest storage space is small and the lack of a pull-down storage bin under lights 'auto' button is unhelpful - i4 had much more space
10. Passenger seat-belt rattles when not in use - whoever signed off on that design, without padding on the pillar, needs firing!
11. Driver's seatbelt not having a clip top prevent the buckle falling all the way down is a bizarre omission. Even a basic Peugeot 106 has this!
12. The i4 warned if you'd left a mobile device in the charging tray - the Macan doesn't. Already up to 4 for occasions where I've forgotten my phone.
13. Crusise control - the i4 let you deactivate the 'adaptive and assitance' parts, so it was a simpler standard type cruise control. The Macan forces you to use 'adaptive', which constantly over-reacts to the surrounding traffic. Perhaps not a big issue in the US etc. but on crowded UK roads, a real pain!
14. Audio controls - lack of a 'back' button on the steering wheel compared to BMW is a nuisance
15. Accelerator pedal - BMW have floor hinged accelerator pedals, but the Macan doesn't. It feels somewhat 'odd', more like a truck pedal.
16. The 14-way seats should really have the ability to pull the back side bolsters in - the seats are quite wide as standard, meaning I'm moving around more than in the i4, where I could get the seat to really hug me. I know I could have had the 18-way (at more cost), but I didn't like the massive plastic rear of them, as they impinge on rear seat leg clearance.
17. Navigation - the i-drive on the BMW allowed 'alternative routes' to be viewed and then selected, plus offered the option to ignore alternatives when traffic conditions dictated they would be helpful. The PCM system just offers one route and constantly reroutes (though not always) without asking if you wish to accept, and doens't seem to have options for selecting 'fastest', 'shortest', 'most efficient' style of route in the settings.
18. Real time traffic alerts on screen are good, but the navigation system drove me into a 5 mile traffic jam this week, rather than take an alterantive route that got me to the destination sooner than the 'traffic jam' route.
19. Doors on the Macan are far too lightweight - they repeatedly don't close fully when being shut. Seems like they have taken weight out of them without realising the consequence.
20. Interior trim in the Macan seems more lightweight than the i4 - just doesn't feel the same quality or durability, especially on the door sills etc.
21. Bose sound system isn't as good as the i4 with the Harmon Kardon. Lacks warmth and involvement, despite trying lots of combinations of settings.
22. Efficiency - the Macan is noticeably worse (3.1 miles/kwh currently), though I appreciate it's early days (only approaching 1000 miles). Seems to be particularly poor over 70mph (<2.9 miles/kwh), whereas the i4 would still achieve 3.2-3.3 miles/kwh even up to 75mph.
23. Memory seats - repeatedly, despite opening with my key, the driver's seat hasn't moved from my wife's position even though she used her own key. Doesn't seem to remember who is who......
24. Passenger mirror dipping for parking - the i4 mirror instantly dipped as soon as engaing reverse. The Macan takes a couple of seconds, which when trying to ark quickly is a nuisance.
25. Floormats - the i4 mats were heavyweight, easy to clean and filled each footwell. The Macan mats are flimsy, don't easily clean and why doesn't the drivers mat go right up under the pedals? It stops short and rubbish from shoes falls onto the footwell, not the mats, making it harder to keep it all clean.
26. Charging cable - the i4 cable comes in a nice ba, helpful when its wet, but the Macan's is just loose in the frunk. Who really stores there lead in there anyway........?
27. PCM in the Macan is so unreliable and flakey. I've had 3 instances already where the radio won't work and all audio - warning sounds, indicators etc. - all go silent while driving. The only solution was to stop and restart the PCM. The i4 i-drive by comparison was rock-steady all the time.
28. Regenerative braking - the i4 had the ability to increase the natural regenerative braking, with the 'B' mode. I find the Macan runs away even on gentle slopes, and I have to ride the brakes, particularly when following ICE vehicles with their natural engine braking. I think Porsche really needed to at least include some flexibility in how people drive, but I guess they think it'll mean more pad and disc sales over the servicing life.........
29. Lack of a Digital key card or 'Phone as a Key' (PAAK) is a major shortfall. I used PAAK alot on the i4 and the 330e before that, especially when I was going to places where I didn't want to carry a key, or while moving the car around on our driveway. For someone like Porsche not to have this when it's been standard on BMWs since the late 2010s is crazy.
30. Preconditioning the battery - when on a journey, and approaching a charging station set within the navigation, the i4 would precondition the battery. It showed an icon on the screen to confirm it was doing so. I can't see anything on the Macan that indicates it does the same.......?
31. Navigation in the PCM doesn't seem to find all HPC stations (even when no filters are used)that are within Porsche's own charging network! I searched Ionity the other day while about to drive past one, and it wasn't listed.......
32. Charging ports - great to have both sides in the Macan, as the i4 being one sided was less flexible.

So, while I like the Macan, some of the above issues really are frustraing, though I'll come to live with them. I just feel that the Macan is not nearly as rounded as the i4, though they are of course different types of vehicle. I know BMW's i-drive was much derided but it had matured into a great in-car system that the PCM just doesn't match up to in any way. In an ideal world, a Macan with the i4 tech and better regenerative braking would be a pretty decent vehicle.

Overall, the Macan feels something of a prototype - too many things just aren't quite right.

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[TRP]

Thank you for the review. Both the i4 and Macan are on my short list for next vehicle

 

[Awaz]

I come from i4 too and agree to many of the points above. But Porsche excels more at driving dynamics.
Anyone considering this as the next option, rather than Macan or Audi e-tron?
Tech on this BMW iX3 Neue Klasse seems to be next level.

 

[shawn]

I swapped from a BMW i4 e-drive40 (60k miles in 3 years - 3.4miles/kwh over that time) which I loved, to the Macan 4 only 10 days ago as I fancied trying a different style of car. The i4 was one of the first in the UK, so like the Macan, an early example of an all new model.

I realise that some of these will be subjective, but here's my initial comments on how they compare......and the Macan's idiosyncracies.......

1. Macan feels bigger than the i4, even though the 4 corner dimensions are almost identical
2. Driving the Macan in normal mode is more involving to drive than the i4 in Eco-Pro, which is the mode I tended to use most
3. Tech in the Macan is WAY behind the BMW i-Drive system - so clunky and inflexible in so many ways
4. Windscreen wipers on the Macan are shocking - thin blades that don't clear the screen properly and the washer jets not being on the arms (as in the i4) makes them messy
5. Visibility of the dash through the steering wheel on the Macan is very poor - either the screen needs to be further back or the steering wheel needs to retract further. I'm only 5'9 (172cm) and sit with my arms slightly bent, yet I can't get the steering wheel far enough way to properly see the dash.
6. Road noise (both from the A-pillar and the wheels) is noticeably louder than the i4 - I'm on 21 inch wheels, compared to 19s on the i4
7. Driving in rain, the water beading along the windows and around the mirrors makes a very audible sound, audible over the radio
8. App center and data connectivity are poor - my Macan is still not connected, awaiting Porsche Pro at the dealership to relink the vehicle as it wasn't working
9. The centre under-armrest storage space is small and the lack of a pull-down storage bin under lights 'auto' button is unhelpful - i4 had much more space
10. Passenger seat-belt rattles when not in use - whoever signed off on that design, without padding on the pillar, needs firing!
11. Driver's seatbelt not having a clip top prevent the buckle falling all the way down is a bizarre omission. Even a basic Peugeot 106 has this!
12. The i4 warned if you'd left a mobile device in the charging tray - the Macan doesn't. Already up to 4 for occasions where I've forgotten my phone.
13. Crusise control - the i4 let you deactivate the 'adaptive and assitance' parts, so it was a simpler standard type cruise control. The Macan forces you to use 'adaptive', which constantly over-reacts to the surrounding traffic. Perhaps not a big issue in the US etc. but on crowded UK roads, a real pain!
14. Audio controls - lack of a 'back' button on the steering wheel compared to BMW is a nuisance
15. Accelerator pedal - BMW have floor hinged accelerator pedals, but the Macan doesn't. It feels somewhat 'odd', more like a truck pedal.
16. The 14-way seats should really have the ability to pull the back side bolsters in - the seats are quite wide as standard, meaning I'm moving around more than in the i4, where I could get the seat to really hug me. I know I could have had the 18-way (at more cost), but I didn't like the massive plastic rear of them, as they impinge on rear seat leg clearance.
17. Navigation - the i-drive on the BMW allowed 'alternative routes' to be viewed and then selected, plus offered the option to ignore alternatives when traffic conditions dictated they would be helpful. The PCM system just offers one route and constantly reroutes (though not always) without asking if you wish to accept, and doens't seem to have options for selecting 'fastest', 'shortest', 'most efficient' style of route in the settings.
18. Real time traffic alerts on screen are good, but the navigation system drove me into a 5 mile traffic jam this week, rather than take an alterantive route that got me to the destination sooner than the 'traffic jam' route.
19. Doors on the Macan are far too lightweight - they repeatedly don't close fully when being shut. Seems like they have taken weight out of them without realising the consequence.
20. Interior trim in the Macan seems more lightweight than the i4 - just doesn't feel the same quality or durability, especially on the door sills etc.
21. Bose sound system isn't as good as the i4 with the Harmon Kardon. Lacks warmth and involvement, despite trying lots of combinations of settings.
22. Efficiency - the Macan is noticeably worse (3.1 miles/kwh currently), though I appreciate it's early days (only approaching 1000 miles). Seems to be particularly poor over 70mph (<2.9 miles/kwh), whereas the i4 would still achieve 3.2-3.3 miles/kwh even up to 75mph.
23. Memory seats - repeatedly, despite opening with my key, the driver's seat hasn't moved from my wife's position even though she used her own key. Doesn't seem to remember who is who......
24. Passenger mirror dipping for parking - the i4 mirror instantly dipped as soon as engaing reverse. The Macan takes a couple of seconds, which when trying to ark quickly is a nuisance.
25. Floormats - the i4 mats were heavyweight, easy to clean and filled each footwell. The Macan mats are flimsy, don't easily clean and why doesn't the drivers mat go right up under the pedals? It stops short and rubbish from shoes falls onto the footwell, not the mats, making it harder to keep it all clean.
26. Charging cable - the i4 cable comes in a nice ba, helpful when its wet, but the Macan's is just loose in the frunk. Who really stores there lead in there anyway........?
27. PCM in the Macan is so unreliable and flakey. I've had 3 instances already where the radio won't work and all audio - warning sounds, indicators etc. - all go silent while driving. The only solution was to stop and restart the PCM. The i4 i-drive by comparison was rock-steady all the time.
28. Regenerative braking - the i4 had the ability to increase the natural regenerative braking, with the 'B' mode. I find the Macan runs away even on gentle slopes, and I have to ride the brakes, particularly when following ICE vehicles with their natural engine braking. I think Porsche really needed to at least include some flexibility in how people drive, but I guess they think it'll mean more pad and disc sales over the servicing life.........
29. Lack of a Digital key card or 'Phone as a Key' (PAAK) is a major shortfall. I used PAAK alot on the i4 and the 330e before that, especially when I was going to places where I didn't want to carry a key, or while moving the car around on our driveway. For someone like Porsche not to have this when it's been standard on BMWs since the late 2010s is crazy.
30. Preconditioning the battery - when on a journey, and approaching a charging station set within the navigation, the i4 would precondition the battery. It showed an icon on the screen to confirm it was doing so. I can't see anything on the Macan that indicates it does the same.......?
31. Navigation in the PCM doesn't seem to find all HPC stations (even when no filters are used)that are within Porsche's own charging network! I searched Ionity the other day while about to drive past one, and it wasn't listed.......
32. Charging ports - great to have both sides in the Macan, as the i4 being one sided was less flexible.

So, while I like the Macan, some of the above issues really are frustraing, though I'll come to live with them. I just feel that the Macan is not nearly as rounded as the i4, though they are of course different types of vehicle. I know BMW's i-drive was much derided but it had matured into a great in-car system that the PCM just doesn't match up to in any way. In an ideal world, a Macan with the i4 tech and better regenerative braking would be a pretty decent vehicle.

Overall, the Macan feels something of a prototype - too many things just aren't quite right.

Thanks for the detailed review points. While I agree with many of the points they range from niggles to slight disappointments that should be improved but not show stoppers to me at least. Full disclosure, I owned a BMW 325ix for 17 years and loved it. BMW was the first place I looked for electric. However I think there were two design issues on the I4 that steered me away.
1. Someone let the exterior designer loose in a nature preserve and they came back designing the front grill into a large set of beaver teeth and left the rest of the car largely unchanged. The current ICE designs still look awesome though.
2. Someone let the interior designer loose in a computer store and they decided to put a curved widescreen computer monitor mounted on the dash. The cabin feels like the office instead of in an ergonomically deigned cockpit.
I just don't think BMW has matured in EV design integration yet. I think the ground up design of the Neue klasse is an improvement in the exterior (somewhat on the front but still a bit to edgy overall but not bad) but the interior still looks like they are wondering around in concept land. Anyway, these points are all personal preference to a large extent so take it as you will.

 

[prime]

Agree with a lot of your comments.
Just one fix for your passenger seatbelt rattle. There is a riser on the seatbelt itself that you can adjust and bring the buckle higher so it doesn’t bang into the plastic side panel. Odd design decision for Porsche but here we are

 

[Yves]

I agree with all your points, I have an iX and Macan ... but I always take the Macan as I like the cocoon more (just like an i4) and it's more nimble then the iX in driving ... The i4 should also be more nimble then the iX ...
Love driving the Macan, disappointed in the Tech

 

[craz8]

#5 - I want to see the dash through the wheel, so I want the wheel to come out further to make that space wider. I can't see the far left or right of the dash displays without moving my head.

#23 - I recently realized that I hadn't configured my wife's account in the car. Once you have setup that account, locking the car with her key will attach that key to her account, and her settings. I've not used this much yet, but the seat memory on a single account is certainly not great.

#28 - Porsche uses 'blended' braking. Touching the pedal causes regen to occur up to 0.44G if conditions are right. There is a graphic for the center tube that shows the regen power. There IS a 'recuperation' mode that is like engine braking. By default, the diamond button on the steering wheel toggles this. Lots and lots of discussions about Porsche's choices both here and on many other forums.

#30 - the only way to tell precondition is going is to watch the battery temperature. I'd love to see a graphic on the battery dial at least to show it working. And have a manual way to enable it too.

 

[rjf]

@petejigsaw Wow - that is quite the list! TBH - if I had a list of concerns similar to that, I wouldn’t have moved forward with the Macan. Did you thoroughly test drive the Macan prior to your purchase?

I don’t dispute your perspective; however, for me, I didn’t consider the i4. I didn’t want the compromises offered by the i4’s shared ICE platform, nor do I care for the i4’s aesthetics, as it seems to sit rather high on top of its battery pack.

I’m a longtime BMW owner - moved on to my Macan 4 after five great years with my M2 Comp - but the Macan 4 was the right choice for me.

I hope you’re able to find happiness with another EV - best of luck.

 

[Petzi]

again somebody that bought a very expansive car without any test drive (each of the complaints obvious after 10 minutes), or bmw promo department in overdrive.

i would never 1.) compare bmw to porsche, 2.) rather take the bus than drive the beever.

 

[W1NGE]

I swapped from a BMW i4 e-drive40 (60k miles in 3 years - 3.4miles/kwh over that time) which I loved, to the Macan 4 only 10 days ago as I fancied trying a different style of car. The i4 was one of the first in the UK, so like the Macan, an early example of an all new model.

I realise that some of these will be subjective, but here's my initial comments on how they compare......and the Macan's idiosyncracies.......

1. Macan feels bigger than the i4, even though the 4 corner dimensions are almost identical
2. Driving the Macan in normal mode is more involving to drive than the i4 in Eco-Pro, which is the mode I tended to use most
3. Tech in the Macan is WAY behind the BMW i-Drive system - so clunky and inflexible in so many ways
4. Windscreen wipers on the Macan are shocking - thin blades that don't clear the screen properly and the washer jets not being on the arms (as in the i4) makes them messy
5. Visibility of the dash through the steering wheel on the Macan is very poor - either the screen needs to be further back or the steering wheel needs to retract further. I'm only 5'9 (172cm) and sit with my arms slightly bent, yet I can't get the steering wheel far enough way to properly see the dash.
6. Road noise (both from the A-pillar and the wheels) is noticeably louder than the i4 - I'm on 21 inch wheels, compared to 19s on the i4
7. Driving in rain, the water beading along the windows and around the mirrors makes a very audible sound, audible over the radio
8. App center and data connectivity are poor - my Macan is still not connected, awaiting Porsche Pro at the dealership to relink the vehicle as it wasn't working
9. The centre under-armrest storage space is small and the lack of a pull-down storage bin under lights 'auto' button is unhelpful - i4 had much more space
10. Passenger seat-belt rattles when not in use - whoever signed off on that design, without padding on the pillar, needs firing!
11. Driver's seatbelt not having a clip top prevent the buckle falling all the way down is a bizarre omission. Even a basic Peugeot 106 has this!
12. The i4 warned if you'd left a mobile device in the charging tray - the Macan doesn't. Already up to 4 for occasions where I've forgotten my phone.
13. Crusise control - the i4 let you deactivate the 'adaptive and assitance' parts, so it was a simpler standard type cruise control. The Macan forces you to use 'adaptive', which constantly over-reacts to the surrounding traffic. Perhaps not a big issue in the US etc. but on crowded UK roads, a real pain!
14. Audio controls - lack of a 'back' button on the steering wheel compared to BMW is a nuisance
15. Accelerator pedal - BMW have floor hinged accelerator pedals, but the Macan doesn't. It feels somewhat 'odd', more like a truck pedal.
16. The 14-way seats should really have the ability to pull the back side bolsters in - the seats are quite wide as standard, meaning I'm moving around more than in the i4, where I could get the seat to really hug me. I know I could have had the 18-way (at more cost), but I didn't like the massive plastic rear of them, as they impinge on rear seat leg clearance.
17. Navigation - the i-drive on the BMW allowed 'alternative routes' to be viewed and then selected, plus offered the option to ignore alternatives when traffic conditions dictated they would be helpful. The PCM system just offers one route and constantly reroutes (though not always) without asking if you wish to accept, and doens't seem to have options for selecting 'fastest', 'shortest', 'most efficient' style of route in the settings.
18. Real time traffic alerts on screen are good, but the navigation system drove me into a 5 mile traffic jam this week, rather than take an alterantive route that got me to the destination sooner than the 'traffic jam' route.
19. Doors on the Macan are far too lightweight - they repeatedly don't close fully when being shut. Seems like they have taken weight out of them without realising the consequence.
20. Interior trim in the Macan seems more lightweight than the i4 - just doesn't feel the same quality or durability, especially on the door sills etc.
21. Bose sound system isn't as good as the i4 with the Harmon Kardon. Lacks warmth and involvement, despite trying lots of combinations of settings.
22. Efficiency - the Macan is noticeably worse (3.1 miles/kwh currently), though I appreciate it's early days (only approaching 1000 miles). Seems to be particularly poor over 70mph (<2.9 miles/kwh), whereas the i4 would still achieve 3.2-3.3 miles/kwh even up to 75mph.
23. Memory seats - repeatedly, despite opening with my key, the driver's seat hasn't moved from my wife's position even though she used her own key. Doesn't seem to remember who is who......
24. Passenger mirror dipping for parking - the i4 mirror instantly dipped as soon as engaing reverse. The Macan takes a couple of seconds, which when trying to ark quickly is a nuisance.
25. Floormats - the i4 mats were heavyweight, easy to clean and filled each footwell. The Macan mats are flimsy, don't easily clean and why doesn't the drivers mat go right up under the pedals? It stops short and rubbish from shoes falls onto the footwell, not the mats, making it harder to keep it all clean.
26. Charging cable - the i4 cable comes in a nice ba, helpful when its wet, but the Macan's is just loose in the frunk. Who really stores there lead in there anyway........?
27. PCM in the Macan is so unreliable and flakey. I've had 3 instances already where the radio won't work and all audio - warning sounds, indicators etc. - all go silent while driving. The only solution was to stop and restart the PCM. The i4 i-drive by comparison was rock-steady all the time.
28. Regenerative braking - the i4 had the ability to increase the natural regenerative braking, with the 'B' mode. I find the Macan runs away even on gentle slopes, and I have to ride the brakes, particularly when following ICE vehicles with their natural engine braking. I think Porsche really needed to at least include some flexibility in how people drive, but I guess they think it'll mean more pad and disc sales over the servicing life.........
29. Lack of a Digital key card or 'Phone as a Key' (PAAK) is a major shortfall. I used PAAK alot on the i4 and the 330e before that, especially when I was going to places where I didn't want to carry a key, or while moving the car around on our driveway. For someone like Porsche not to have this when it's been standard on BMWs since the late 2010s is crazy.
30. Preconditioning the battery - when on a journey, and approaching a charging station set within the navigation, the i4 would precondition the battery. It showed an icon on the screen to confirm it was doing so. I can't see anything on the Macan that indicates it does the same.......?
31. Navigation in the PCM doesn't seem to find all HPC stations (even when no filters are used)that are within Porsche's own charging network! I searched Ionity the other day while about to drive past one, and it wasn't listed.......
32. Charging ports - great to have both sides in the Macan, as the i4 being one sided was less flexible.

So, while I like the Macan, some of the above issues really are frustraing, though I'll come to live with them. I just feel that the Macan is not nearly as rounded as the i4, though they are of course different types of vehicle. I know BMW's i-drive was much derided but it had matured into a great in-car system that the PCM just doesn't match up to in any way. In an ideal world, a Macan with the i4 tech and better regenerative braking would be a pretty decent vehicle.

Overall, the Macan feels something of a prototype - too many things just aren't quite right.

Comparing a saloon to an SUV is a little odd IMHO.

Macan EV is indeed flawed and already "old".

NAV can be set to display alternative routes - same setup on my Taycan and 911.

Preconditioning by adding an EVSE as a stopover will precondition the battery. No visual cue though.

Sounds like you have some software gremlins too. PCM is generally rock solid in my experience- Taycan and 911 (same system).

 

[Heavywun]

No. 10! Thought I was going to have to take my very expensive car back to the dealer to get that random creaking fixed, until I worked out it was the passenger belt. Fixed by flicking the buckle up to the top but a pain in the 4rse to need to do it each time.

As for 30, the manual says

The charging stations and the associated charging time are displayed on the route monitor.
The high-voltage battery is preconditioned to achieve optimum charging capacity.

so I think it's happening - the car is just not making a song and dance about it.

 

[JonoNZ]

We have an iX M60 as well as the Macan Turbo. I know the iX is different beast to the i4, but I've also spent quite a bit of time in the i4 and the tech is very similar. No question the Macan drives way better, some of the tech is behind BMW though, no argument there.

One thing I do notice is the ergonomics in the Macan are significantly better than the i4/iX -- the screen is more easily within touch reach, physical HVAC controls really do make a difference, and in general it's easier to use. iDrive 8.5 does suffer from a lot of features splattered around the various vehicle apps, many with slightly inconsistent UI/UX.

 

[rjf]

Comparing a saloon to an SUV is a little odd IMHO.

Macan EV is indeed flawed and already "old".

Certainly entitled to your perspective about comparing a sedan/saloon to a SUV is ‘odd’; however, for me, my Macan 4 performs both duties equally well.

The Macan EV platform is already ‘old’? Please elaborate.

 

[JonoNZ]

My Turbo, in Sport Plus is a genuine hot hatch in my opinion. A big one, but so versatile. It's really an incredible combo.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Excellent feedback for anyone wanting the prototype - well noted.
I did my due diligence and it was a hard no with too many things not able to live with in Macan EV.
Result - loving almost a classic by now, second Macan, which is the latest GTS.
Macan EV has absolutely no comparison to the Taycan, which I have no tech issues with that's just right, but second gen Taycan now has some nonsense tech that creeped in from the Audi such as Assistance Stalk reversed from common sense, which is what Macan EV got as well - not great.

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