GT Sport vs Standard Steering Wheel on Non-Turbo EVs

[bbmertz]

I realize there are tons of threads on the GT Sport versus Standard steering wheel on other ICE Macan forums, however these two steering wheels are not as different on the Macan EV.

As you can see in the attached photos (GT on top), the buttons and center trim are exactly the same. The main differences are the GT sport wheel has a smaller diameter, cosmetic bolts, stitching at the top, and a thicker grip at 10 and 2 o’clock.

Is it still worth upgrading to the GT wheel on the EV despite the lack of additional functionality?

 

[PanameraFrank]

Totally preference. I love the GT wheel, really sells the package as a Porsche sportscar, but the base wheel is fine.

 

[ThomasDK]

Same upgrade on all Porsche, I have upgraded to the Race-tex. You Can live without, but You Touch and look at it every day

 

[Fun TC Driving]

GT wheel in leather. I saw a 900 mile Rce-Tex wheel on a GT4 at a dealership and it was already showing it was no longer looking new; and in fact the salesperson pointed out its initial wear spots and recommended ”if you are not tracking your car, leather is what most of my customers choose.”

 

[Diego]

Same experience with my SA: Race Text is very nice but wear out fast. So I upgrade to GT wheel in leather since I love smaller wheel and the look of the "Naked" bolts. In addition it is heated so the money difference between the normal+heated and the GT is very small.

 

[shawn]

If your going for the sport wheel then go all out and get the carbon fibre inlay. . (If you like the look that is) . I would have done two tone with deviated stitch if I could but sadly not offered (yes I am obsessed with cool steering wheels because I think they are a centrepiece of the interior but that’s just me).

 

[tmrqs]

GT wheel any day! Leather for daily driver, RaceTex only makes sense (to me) on a track.

Plus it’s a Porsche… come on…

 

[RHC]

Agree GT wheel in leather. Had an Alcantara / RaceTex wheel previously and it was a huge PITA to keep it clean over time.