Have there been any ‘official’ reviews of the 4S by trade publications?

[KombuchaBioleather]

In my defence, I posted the video as he drove it up to 150 mph and said the driving dynamics were good, which is what the OP originally asked about.

Wivenhoe, I appreciate you posting it, and certainly didn't mean to be directing friendly fire your way. Apologies. And, I did like seeing him drive it fast!

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[W1NGE]

I've only driven my 4 with 20 inchers, so I have no basis for comparison with the 4S or turbo. However, that Autocar review was comparing a Turbo with air suspension and rear wheel steering to a 4 with neither. In the US they all come with air suspension. Other than wheel diameter/tires and I suppose weight or weight distribution, (or PTV) I am not aware of any reason for the two motor versions to ride or handle differently from each other. For what it's worth I feel that my Macan 4 with rear wheel steering has as good a ride/handling compromise as you can expect from a tallish 5000 pound car.

The M4EV in the test had PASM (an option) I think in conjunction with steel struts rather than air. Air comes with PASM as standard. So there are a couple of permutations to work through not to mention rubber and rim size.

Suspect Porsche will address these apparent issues as this isn't normal.

 

[alxman]

It’s a 4S. But her review is generic. Lost opportunity.

 

[RGBArgee]

I have found several reviews of the Macan Turbo, Macan 4, and base Macan but virtually none about the 4S. Has anyone else come across anything specific about driving dynamics of the 4S from trade publications?

A recent Autocar article (posted elsewhere on this forum), suggests that the turbo is borderline unmanageable/rough, while extolling the virtues of the 4 by comparison. That article suggests that the 4S is likely to suffer from the same issues that they criticize about the turbo. After doing brief test drives of all three, I opted for the 4S, in part because I felt that the turbo was overpowered (for me) and noticeably rough on its 22 inch wheels (the 4 felt great - I just couldn’t resist the idea of the extra oomph of the 4S). Notably, my 4S tester was not fully charged and thus slightly power limited, so I don’t think I got to experience its full capabilities. Nevertheless, I judged its overall ‘feel’ to be much closer to that of the 4 than the turbo.

Currently, I am eagerly/anxiously waiting for my already built 4S to catch its ride across the pond, wondering if, perhaps, my 4S will prove excessively … nervous, as the Autocar review implies it will. But, I can’t find any focused reporting about the 4S from the usual trade publications, and even going down the YouTube rabbit hole, there is very little of substance to be found. I have been really grateful for the feedback by folks on this forum with Macan 4Ss, which has been almost entirely glowing and effervescent. At the same time, I worry about confirmation bias, which would be entirely understandable. Indeed, I may just indulge in a little confirmation bias once I get mine and stop worrying what any reviewers think. But, in the meantime, sitting in limbo, I can’t help but wonder…

How does ‘not being fully charged’ limit capabilities? Not heard that one before ?

 

[KombuchaBioleather]

Evidently, the car restricts output when charge is below a certain level. That was what my SA told me, anyway. My test drive was very brief, so I really wasn’t in a position to push the car hard anyway.

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