Race-Tex vs Leather on Macan EV GTS (Daily Driver) – What would you choose?

[pmc524]

I ordered my GTS with leather steering wheel and seats and Race-Tex for the roof lining. This is a daily driver and wanted to have the ventilated seats and massage function for the 2 hour road trips on weekends.

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[RGBArgee]

I think Race-Tex feels quite nice (especially in a GTS) and is fairly resistant to scratches and similar wear. It will look almost brand new even after a few years, as long as you don’t eat in the car or sweat excessively. Even if that becomes an issue, wiping it down once a month with the right products will keep it looking fresh.

I would personally choose the textile fabric seats any day of the week, as the leather feels quite stiff and less comfortable compared to, for example, the materials and seating you get in Mercedes. That said, to each their own.

Why should Race Tex feel any better in a GTS than any other model? Personally I hate it! Not practical at all - leather all day long - heated if you want it!

 

[FirstEV]

Why should Race Tex feel any better in a GTS than any other model? Personally I hate it! Not practical at all - leather all day long - heated if you want it!

“Better” is obviously subjective. But my main point is that GT models themselves, along many other sports cars, are typically more race-oriented, which is why they often come with Race-Tex/Alcantara. It suits the character of the car better than regular leather, especially in a GTS.

 

[RGBArgee]

“Better” is obviously subjective. But my main point is that GT models themselves, along many other sports cars, are typically more race-oriented, which is why they often come with Race-Tex/Alcantara. It suits the character of the car better than regular leather, especially in a GTS.

Sorry I don’t get it ! How can a Macan or Taycan ever be considered’Race oriented’? They are SUV / estate cars - GTS is I thing a product of the Porsche marketing department to extract more money from gullible buyers - I also have a MY24 992 Turbo S and GTS models have never entered my thoughts . Dislike Race Tex too!

 

[Fun TC Driving]

I would get: The standard RaceTex steering wheel, the RaceTex option for upper pillars & roof, and RaceTex for boththe outer seat consoles and for the center console sides (the latter two with matching colored stitching I would get for a major interior option on my primary leather interior.

So overall leather at about 2/3’s of the interior, RaceTex the remainder…

 

[Adrian B]

Full extended two colour leather, on my GTS, with race rex wheel and roof.

 

[Adrian B]

Sorry I don’t get it ! How can a Macan or Taycan ever be considered’Race oriented’? They are SUV / estate cars - GTS is I thing a product of the Porsche marketing department to extract more money from gullible buyers - I also have a MY24 992 Turbo S and GTS models have never entered my thoughts . Dislike Race Tex too!

Although I agree “Race etc” isnt an appropriate term for a Macan GTS it is adding a certain look and better handling that people like myself prefer to say the standard Macan 4 or 4s. Its unnecessarily arrogant, unhelpful and innacurate to suggest GTS buyers are gullible. Ive ruled 911s out now as although beautiful in my opinion (& age) they are ONLY fit for the track (lack of comfort and refinement).

 

[RGBArgee]

Although I agree “Race etc” isnt an appropriate term for a Macan GTS it is adding a certain look and better handling that people like myself prefer to say the standard Macan 4 or 4s. Its unnecessarily arrogant, unhelpful and innacurate to suggest GTS buyers are gullible. Ive ruled 911s out now as although beautiful in my opinion (& age) they are ONLY fit for the track (lack of comfort and refinement).

How is it unhelpful arrogant and inaccurate? We all know Porsche charge ott for pretty much everything . I really do not see the point of GTS spec in most model ranges ? Slightly more but often not noticeable extra performance. A Badge - presumably to compliment Vanity plates ! Consumers are gullible- just look at politics- sorry I do not wish to be offensive but I stand by my original comment.

 

[spiker]

Although I agree “Race etc” isnt an appropriate term for a Macan GTS it is adding a certain look and better handling that people like myself prefer to say the standard Macan 4 or 4s. Its unnecessarily arrogant, unhelpful and innacurate to suggest GTS buyers are gullible. Ive ruled 911s out now as although beautiful in my opinion (& age) they are ONLY fit for the track (lack of comfort and refinement).

Fair enough, but if comfort is your priority I think any of the other Macans would offer more comfort than the GTS.

 

[Adrian B]

How is it unhelpful arrogant and inaccurate? We all know Porsche charge ott for pretty much everything . I really do not see the point of GTS spec in most model ranges ? Slightly more but often not noticeable extra performance. A Badge - presumably to compliment Vanity plates ! Consumers are gullible- just look at politics- sorry I do not wish to be offensive but I stand by my original comment.

Stand by mine too… moving on…

 

[RGBArgee]

Fair enough, but if comfort is your priority I think any of the other Macans would offer more comfort than the GTS.

Absolutely agree !

 

[Adrian B]

Fair enough, but if comfort is your priority I think any of the other Macans would offer more comfort than the GTS.

Drover the GTS, 4S and turbo back to back and GTS was the right mix for me.

 

[RGBArgee]

Absolutely agree !

I do find it quite amusing when people seem to be pushed into a corner they suggest … moving on . Intelligent debate based on facts seems to be lost these days - sure the GTS will appeal to certain type but I’m just challenging the logic - different badge - mines bigger than yours rather than value for money. We are all different but I see GTS Macan and Taycan in particular being a product of the marketing department and offer very little more for a lot more money - it’s an SUV for goodness sake!

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