What does your Future hold with the Macan

[Awaz]

I had one-pedal driving in the previous BMW i4 but was never fond of it, as I found I was constantly changing from B mode to D mode and vice versa to suit driving conditions to get max regen.
Whereas, in Macan, it's all natural, as you get all the regen with the brake. Just using your foot for acceleration and braking is far more desirable without using your hand to keep shifting constantly between B and D modes.
Porsche keeps getting criticism on many issues, but credit to Porsche here for sticking with this natural driving function despite demand from many users and reviewers.

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[dgkhn]

Hving the "B" option does not require you to use it. I generally keep recuperation off. But there are certain types of driving conditions where I would like the option to use a "B" mode. My wife's XC60 T8 has a "D" mode and a "B" mode. When in the "D" mode it behaves like the Porsche with recuperation. You can also turn "creep" on and off. Choice is good.

 

[dgkhn]

I guess some owners see no signifiant benefits to OTA, or to any updates. Let me ask a more targeted question. Is everyone happy that after 20 months on the road, Porsche has still not released a non-faulty bug-fix update? Again, let us remember, Porsche originally listed OTA updates as a marketed feature (I have no idea if they still do list that.).

 

[Diego]

Purchased in September 2025, 52k km done and love it. Tried other brand / model but can not find something that I like more (Tested the Cayenne but it's too big for my needs). Planned to test Lotus Elettre X next week but, again, I think it's too big

 

[Awaz]

Purchased in September 2025, 52k km done and love it. Tried other brand / model but can not find something that I like more (Tested the Cayenne but it's too big for my needs). Planned to test Lotus Elettre X next week but, again, I think it's too big

The Lotus Eletre is even larger than the Cayenne, 32cm longer and 8cm wider.
Same here, Macan is lovely and big enough for our needs. Any bigger and I get nervous on a lot of the narrow UK/European streets.
@byebye is still looking for a replacement for his unlucky Macan. Hasn't found one

 

[FirstEV]

The truth of the matter is that a Porsche is still a sports car. The brand has been developed through a history of motorsport, which is the essence of the brand and the purpose behind its vehicles. These cars aren’t made to be software miracles but to deliver driving sensations, and to be honest, I couldn’t care less whether my car gets updated every two years or not.

Porsche service has been excellent, and they have provided me with courtesy cars throughout any issues and handled everything to the best of their ability. If you are interested in an iPad on wheels, go right ahead — there are plenty of options. But to criticize Porsche for being “so behind” in comparison to, for example, Tesla, which is a SOFTWARE COMPANY and not a car company, is just being out of touch.

If you want a seamless experience, don’t buy a newly launched product at all, and don’t expect a legacy manufacturer with over 4 global brands under its umbrella to be able to use its flexibility as easily as a new company.

Before the OTA warriors answer: my car was stuck at the dealer for over a year in total during my ownership due to not working properly, and Porsche essentially bought the car back after a year of fighting, and I still stand by what I said above.

 

[dgkhn]

Porsche service has been excellent....my car was stuck at the dealer for over a year in total during my ownership due to not working properly, and Porsche essentially bought the car back after a year of fighting, and I still stand by what I said above.

You must be a most forgiving soul. I commend you.

After test driving a Rivian R2 a few days ago (and it drove OK), I've changed my vote from "I'm moving on" to "I'm not sure." Again, I am one of the lucky ones; my Macan 4 has not seen the inside of a dealership since I picked it up 20 months ago. I love the car, and I am not complaining about that. Plus, the few annoyances I do have are minor (the lack of a "pause" function and perhaps the missing option of a "B" mode being the most obvious), and if I had started with a longer lease, I'd be perfectly happy with that. It drives great, I love the RAS which is unique in its class, it's been quite efficient except in the coldest weather). I am not going back to ICE.

So, some might ask, what is my complaint? Who needs OTA (or at least reasonable at-dealer updates)? My answer is, EV's are a new paradigm with a different set of expectations. I do understand that a software-based vehicle is going to have bugs; unfortunately it seems to be the nature of the beast, at least for now. But along with that recognition, should come the promise of fixing the bugs and taking advantage of the paradigm to continuously improve the vehicle after purchase.

It's the failure to make more than token attempts to fix the bugs that bothers me. It is emblematic of an attitude that we should not accept. More than that, Porsche made commitments that it is not keeping (promising to keep the car fresh being very strongly implied). So, as I decide whether to buy out the lease, I have to think, do I want to fully commit to this vehicle that Porsche in some sense already seems to have left behind?

One thing I will be looking at is, what is my car actually worth at lease-end. If the market value seems to be in the range of the residual, I might just commit to it. We'll see.

 

[rjf]

It's the failure to make more than token attempts to fix the bugs that bothers me. It is emblematic of an attitude that we should not accept. More than that, Porsche made commitments that it is not keeping (promising to keep the car fresh being very strongly implied). So, as I decide whether to buy out the lease, I have to think, do I want to fully commit to this vehicle that Porsche in some sense already seems to have left behind?

One thing I will be looking at is, what is my car actually worth at lease-end. If the market value seems to be in the range of the residual, I might just commit to it. We'll see.

I am in a similar situation. I have eight months to go on my 24 month lease for my Macan 4. If money were no object, I would upgrade to a Macan GTS EV; that said, I simply do not want to spend that kind of money on my next EV.

I am driving the iX3 next weekend during the local BMW Ultimate Drive Event. I don’t particularly care for the looks of it both inside or out, however, the reviews overall have been excellent, and the range is much better apparently than our Macans. Another member of this forum, a friend on the West Coast, previously had a BMW iX, and apparently found the software to be pretty solid. So the iX3 is worth a look.

The new X5 range (including the BEV) launches on June 30 apparently, so that will be worth a look as well. However, the recent camouflage photos make it appear sadly that the looks of the X5 will mirror the looks of the iX3.

Then there’s also the upcoming SPA3 EX60 to consider; however, given all of the issues with the SPA2 Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90, the EX60 might be yet another problematic Geely EV.

I may end up buying out my lease as well in eight months; we’ll see.

 

[joeev]

Yeah, I don't think it's right to compare Porsche to Tesla as they are fundamentally different companies.

But I am looking forward to the next gen cars from BMW, Mercedes and Volvo when I need to replace my wife's car. BMW has the "Heart of Joy", Mercedes has MB.OS, and Volvo's SPA3 has the "HuginCore". All of these are centralized control units which consolidate separate smaller control units which is what makes the Porsche update process so painful.

I'm hoping these efforts by legacy car companies move towards centralized software defined architectures while still keeping some of their legacy feel intact. then we can have the best of both worlds.

 

[dgkhn]

I am in a similar situation. I have eight months to go on my 24 month lease for my Macan 4. If money were no object, I would upgrade to a Macan GTS EV; that said, I simply do not want to spend that kind of money on my next EV.

I am driving the iX3 next weekend during the local BMW Ultimate Drive Event. I don’t particularly care for the looks of it both inside or out, however, the reviews overall have been excellent, and the range is much better apparently than our Macans. Another member of this forum, a friend on the West Coast, previously had a BMW iX, and apparently found the software to be pretty solid. So the iX3 is worth a look.

The new X5 range (including the BEV) launches on June 30 apparently, so that will be worth a look as well. However, the recent camouflage photos make it appear sadly that the looks of the X5 will mirror the looks of the iX3.

Then there’s also the upcoming SPA3 EX60 to consider; however, given all of the issues with the SPA2 Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90, the EX60 might be yet another problematic Geely EV.

I may end up buying out my lease as well in eight months; we’ll see.

The EX 60 is currently at the top of my list and I actually have a pre-order in, but even if I decide to go that route, it may not be available when I need it. I'm also thinking polestar three if it is leasing well when I need it. I wouldn't buy one, though. I don't know if polestar is going to survive. My wife has a Volvo XC 60 PHEV. It's a good looking, well built, decent driving vehicle, and we've had no significant problems with it. And guess what? Volvo does regular OTA's; and it's not even a BEV. Do I like it as much as my Macan. No, not even close. But I would still consider a Volvo or a polestar based on the experience with the XC 60.,

I was once a Bmw guy, but they've been getting uglier and uglier over the last several years and I find the IX3 repulsive inside and out; I don't think I could deal with it no matter how good a car it is.

 

[rjf]

The EX 60 is currently at the top of my list and I actually have a pre-order in, but even if I decide to go that route, it may not be available when I need it. I'm also thinking polestar three if it is leasing well when I need it.

Do I assume correctly that you are not considering a new Macan to replace your current Macan 4? Have you considered purchasing your current Macan off lease?

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