Test drive SUV base model - Indecision!

[Nipper]

How did the pale blue metallic look in reality? It looks pretty nice on the configuator, but looks pretty blah in the photos.

 

[cutting42]

How did the pale blue metallic look in reality? It looks pretty nice on the configuator, but looks pretty blah in the photos.

TBH, I did not like it, very bland and anonymous.

 

[cutting42]

I think the decision is made.I cannot justify £20k more for the extra performance. To get it to a cost I am happy with means too many compromises on colour/wheels and genera spec. I have a fast car already and this will be a daily driver.

The Coupe is prettier at the rear but I would miss the opening sunroof and full size boot so an SUV it will be.

I want a good spec car with the wheels and colour I like best so a base SUV will be ordered this week. Spec still slightly variable but will post shortly.

 

[CHP]

I think the decision is made.I cannot justify £20k more for the extra performance. To get it to a cost I am happy with means too many compromises on colour/wheels and genera spec. I have a fast car already and this will be a daily driver.

The Coupe is prettier at the rear but I would miss the opening sunroof and full size boot so an SUV it will be.

I want a good spec car with the wheels and colour I like best so a base SUV will be ordered this week. Spec still slightly variable but will post shortly.

Some of us have been in a similar position (not owning a McLaren though ), 20k is simply too much. Base is simply fast enough. It's a luxury and versatile GT but still have to come to terms with lack of Macan's hot hatch feeling (more HP will simply not change this).

 

[mirto]

Any technical reason PAR isn't available for the base model? Or is it just Porsche trying to sell more S and Turbo models if people want PAR?

 

[CHP]

Any technical reason PAR isn't available for the base model? Or is it just Porsche trying to sell more S and Turbo models if people want PAR?

S and Turbo have different oil cooled engines so overall rear geometry might be slightly different. Same for RAS in Macan.

 

[W1NGE]

S and Turbo have different oil cooled engines so overall rear geometry might be slightly different. Same for RAS in Macan.

RAS is available across the Macan EV range including RWD base.

Only the rear motor on both S and Turbo (and GTS and Turbo S when they come) has oil cooled stator copper windings.

PAR requires significant juice from the HV battery base model has lower power. Current excuse is a deliberate marketing ploy. I expect it will feature at some point as the market settles and more base Cayenne EVs are sold.

 

[cutting42]

As promised my spec that I will probably order this week. Hoping to get a Nov car. Might gone a bit overboard but I am really happy with it.

https://porsche-code.com/PT7IP949

 

[CHP]

As promised my spec that I will probably order this week. Hoping to get a Nov car. Might gone a bit overboard but I am really happy with it.

https://porsche-code.com/PT7IP949

- I had all versions in previous Macan and loaner EV's, Compass was my least favourite. You get all information in driver display as well. Get the chrono. Porsche chrono is amazing but expensive. I did choose none for cayenne and I am happy without. I got passenger display instead. Not utterly useful (well kids use it and you can extend certain information and graphics ) but looks better.
- I have 3D surround view and some of functionality like kerb warning and transparent bonnet are quite useful. 3D view is a joke though - surroundings are completely distorted.
- I have race tex roof lining as well. Amazing and somehow needed in my build with dark interior and exterior to provide some contrast. I know exactly where you are coming from with handles, they are cheapish as it gets. Space for sunglasses is very limited and I ordered replacement in race tex as sunglass holders via Alibaba previously. They looked amazing but never got to install them as both Macan were lemons. I will order them for Cayenne once available.

Exterior looks amazing, you can't go wrong with techno. I wouldn't get Electric and Cayenne lettering though as they are a nuisance for cleaning and detailing.

 

[Clod Reed]

As promised my spec that I will probably order this week. Hoping to get a Nov car. Might gone a bit overboard but I am really happy with it.

https://porsche-code.com/PT7IP949

Your one click away from an S

 

[Billbuck]

As promised my spec that I will probably order this week. Hoping to get a Nov car. Might gone a bit overboard but I am really happy with it.

https://porsche-code.com/PT7IP949

22-inch SportTechno wheels… I hope you’ll have better luck than some of us!

I ordered my Cayenne back in January, and I still have absolutely no idea when it will be delivered. My delivery date gets pushed back every single week, apparently because of those infamous SportTechno wheels…

In any case, it’s a really beautiful configuration and as Clod Reed said, you’re only one click away from the S

 

[W1NGE]

As promised my spec that I will probably order this week. Hoping to get a Nov car. Might gone a bit overboard but I am really happy with it.

https://porsche-code.com/PT7IP949

Great colour choice.

I would advise the 3D Park Assist if only for the kerb detection given the large rims. Some of the other features may prove useful.

The rest of the interior options are very much personal choice but I wouldn't spend money on RaceTex - paticularly the roof when you have most of it in glass - and direct the combined funds to a leather interior.

The GTS model when it comes will be awash with Racetex but most buyers will likely opt for leather as I did on my Taycan.

Nice problem to have!

 

[Moheisen(FirstEV)]

As promised my spec that I will probably order this week. Hoping to get a Nov car. Might gone a bit overboard but I am really happy with it.

https://porsche-code.com/PT7IP949

There is some tire noise in the car, so I would reconsider the 22” wheels if you’re aiming for a quieter, more comfortable ride. That said, if you do choose the 22s, I’d almost consider the thermal insulated glass (all windows) a mandatory option. It’s a must-have regardless, making a significant difference to cabin noise and the overall driving experience.

It’s also worth mentioning that the glass doesn’t just reduce noise, it reflects heat exceptionally well. We’ve had temperatures of around 28–30°C over the past few days, and when you touched the side windows, you genuinely couldn’t tell whether it was winter or summer because so little heat was transferred through the glass.

 

[Wivenhoe]

Moheisen - do you have the full glass - I went with just the front on the basis I don't sit in the back. Thinking I should have gone for the full.

 

[Moheisen(FirstEV)]

Moheisen - do you have the full glass - I went with just the front on the basis I don't sit in the back. Thinking I should have gone for the full.

Actually I think you probably made the right choice. The car has heated and insulated glass in the front window as standard, so adding it to the front really give you almost full effect anyway. The reason why I went for the back windows as well is because I have three small kids in car seats sitting there, so it naturally felt like an obvious pick from my end. Main thing in my opinion is that you option it, "full window option" is really a preference