I worked at an Audi/Porsche dealer for a year and I've never been a Porsche guy but I loved those SUVs. Porsche interiors are built so well and the Audi motor, trans, and frame are very solid and surprising the car doesn't just feel like a lighter Q5. The handling was incredible it felt so responsive and snappy for an SUV, the exhaust tuning while fake sounded great, and I think they are easily the prettiest SUV's on the road. Not overly aggressive like Lamborghini's SUV, it manages to stand out and blend in at the same time and I love that in a car. If I had the money I would spring for the GTS model because that's where you get an actual Porsche motor but aside from that the base and lower models are practically the same car for a lot less. Doubt anyone will take my opinion into account but I've worked for BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Lexus, if you care about money buy an RX350 you'd have to abuse the thing for it to not run. If money isn't a problem for you the Porsche SUV's are easily what I would tell you to buy, sedan handling in a gorgeous SUV.

I drove one of these back in 2019 with this engine. I was actually quite impressed with how it drove. It was very snappy and responsive!

Welcome back! For a while I think there was talk of lane assist being standard on all cars, but no one wanted to do it because it's expensive. Now that you have competition with autopilot and giant infotainment screens the only way to keep up is to drop some of those features down to "ordinary" base models (it's a Porsche tho, so technically far from ordinary just on the name alone.)

Glad you are back! I’ve driven a couple of these and I was really impressed as well. Thanks.

Hey Mr Motary Notary, it's great to see you posting again, you were missed!!! Thanks for sharing this cool video!!!! 👍👍🙂

Greetings from Greece!The mystery compartment is the space for the folding warning triangle which is mandatory for all European countries, including mine. The fine if you don't have it: 100 euros. Ask me how I know it..

Great review! I had a 2012 Cayenne for about 3 years then switched to the base model Macan (2018) night blue metallic with beautiful Agate Grey interior and LOVE it! The Cayenne was way too much power for my needs...

I'm not a Porsche guy, but I have to say I'm extremely impressed by this car. I would not think this was a base model if I were to walk past it in a parking lot, and certainly not seeing it speed past me on the highway. Thanks for the eye opening video, Elliott! I hope you have a wonderful and easy conclusion to your week!

More great automotive content from Elliott. Love it!

Speed limiters are very common in Europe, very handy for speed limits in urban areas which are policed heavily, like 30mph zones etc.

Great video and the Volvo looking good in the back 🔥

I watch a lot of car reviews, and youtube reviewers. I like how you present and kept me engaged, you mentioned relevant details and perhaps things I'd like to know and very descriptive. Subbed, liked, and alerts.. Thanks.

14k views in just 2 weeks. You're getting there buddy! Love the channel.

*Imagine how thrilled I was to see you in my feed this morning!*

I'm glad you jumped back into doing car reviews. I remember when I watched the review you did of that Chevy Equinox, everyone was pretty quick to jump down your throat for calling out how terrible it was. Don't get me wrong everything is going down hill but defending an Equinox, just to justify to yourself driving a somewhat poorly built cookie cutter SUV that you bought because it was cheap to begin with is just funny. I just rented one and I have to say I was not that impressed, wasn't bad but it sure wasn't good lol, and I hate to get the bill when it inevitably and catastrophically breaks. Really enjoyed!!

Awesome review! Seems like a great choice and leaving very little on the table to justify buying the much more expensive version. Thanks for sharing Elliott! Something for everyone there!

I currently own base Macan and I love it. It is super cute and perfect for grocery shopping, running errands, and so on. I love it!

Great to see another upload 👍 In the UK a few cars I've had have the LIM function. Lots of speed cameras here 😏

I just bought a 2023 base Macan. I fell in love with the Gentian blue color and the tan interior. I'm still getting familiar with the car, but so far, no complaints.

The Return of the Mog Father- Excellent review Elliot

The speed limiter, very common in Europe, is good for areas (mountains come to mind) with a lot of curves, where you can't maintain a steady speed on cruise control, but want to limit your speed from creeping up too high. Congested highways, with lots of speeding up and slowing down would be another area.

Good to see you again, Elliott!

Thanks for this! Truly impacted my decision making!!

Great review

Great video, Elliott! So glad you’re back. What a thorough and very informative review of this amazing base model. Gotta admit, the little exhaust fart sounds were pretty cool…lol! And I loved that you featured them again at the end…

Wow the same base model car would cost €104.673 in the Netherlands, mainly because of local taxes. Keep those video’s coming Elliot!

Great video, and surprisingly a great car!

I test drive a base Macan..gorgeous car .. 2,0 Base is bets for reliability. No oil leak issues

Thanks for doing a review of the base model. All the reviews out there are about the S model and I guess Porsche sells more base models than the others.

Sick car, thanks for sharing. Could you please do a review on a Panamera?

I've got the 2020 Base with a ECU tune stage 1 by a tuner here in my country and it is now around 300HP. It does not solve the lowish torque or turbo lag in this car but absolutely kills it from 2000RPM upwards. Apparently it's as fast as the Macan S if not faster as told by me by others that have had this tune, as the engine is lighter upfront. The tune itself is around $1350US so that is much cheaper then say paying $10kUS for the Macan S which is basically the same car except a 3.0 litre engine in it.

The door blocking the hood handle has been a standard feature on most VW products for quite a while. As far as I know, it is there to stop you from accidentally opening the hood while driving if your shoe gets caught in the latch when taking it off the clutch pedal. That apparently was a much bigger risk on some older models, where the lever was near the clutch pedal, was a pointy piece of plastic and also pulled towards the driver, so it was rather easy to get the top of a shoe caught in there when pressing the clutch pedal, which would pop the hood when you release it. They had a second safety latch to prevent it from flinging open, but it still was a bad design choice, so they eventually changed it to this one, which prevents that.

Nice video. Thank you. I can't help but to feel left out all the time with my Turbo. Seems like the Base and GTS models get all the love. Even the S gets its name in the paper sometimes.

I was in the grey BRZ at the starting line in that autocross video! What a day that was!

A lot of people with the upper trim level Macans hate on the base model. I personally have a 2018 base model and it’s an amazing all rounder

Thanks for the video Elliot. I'll dream about owning a Porsche as even the base model is too much for me.

Excellent review for those of us who want to have a Porsche class car without blowing tons of money.

OMG he's back.......like he's real! Wow. And a Porsche Macan...love them.

The boot slot is for the warning triangle.

Man, that engine bay needs the Simple Green treatment!

Great info-mation video - the tire inflator is inside the trunk driver-side panel.

I found this review really helpful and wasn't just constantly saying get the bigger engine model

Oh yeah, a great video once again!

Hey Elliott, great video, ur description of those Porsche was cool, job well done!😉

I have to agree. I have a 2018 Macan. No S. No GTS. No Turbo. I've had a lot of Camaros and Corvettes, and I must say, this is as fun (or more) to drive than any of them. It hauls butt. It handles great. It is comfortable and handles the road great. More than satisfied.

i have a 2017 macan. awesome car. it may be the cheapest porsche but as a college student its got me hooked on the brand for life.

Elliot, Voido was pretty well done. Suggest in the future you consider comparing the vehicle that you're reviewing to other similar products on the market. Wonder how this Porsche would compare to a similarly priced BWW X3 m40I with 380+ horse power?

Gorgeous Porsche, Elliot. I can't imagine your insurance company allowing you anywhere near an SCCA autocross course, tho!

My 2008 vauxhall Vectra (UK model) had a speed limiter as standard. Strange that Porsche have only just fitted one. The reason we use them in the UK is because most of our speed cameras have been replaced with average speed cameras. A speed camera snaps your picture at one place only. An average speed camera can monitor your speed over the entire length of the road (which on a motorway can be up to a hundred miles!) In these instances a speed limiter is a life / licence saver

He’s back with a quirks and features video.

Totally agree with your assessment. Test drove the S and GTS before I purchased the 2021 base Macon. Did not feel much difference between all models, other than the extra HP which was not worth the extra $$ to me. Still enough power to get in to/out of trouble. Found one with standard wheels to save $4K, and enough options to keep me happy ($60K sticker).

Super glad you like it Elliott cool car....Thanks ....Shoe🇺🇸

Great job Elliott! I love my base Macan. She's my 2nd Porsche. I promised myself that I'd own another Porsche before I died. I previously owned a '75 Silver Anniversary 911S which I sadly sold years ago. The Macan doesn't perform like the 911S, but she's a blast to drive.

The flap on the inside of the tailgate is probably for an emergency triangle that is a legal requirement to carry in several European countries.

wow didnt know this was the same engine as the golf R but thats dope

We ordered a Miami Blue base Macan for my wife last fall. I couldn't justify the S being that it's a commuter for her. Plenty enough power from the 2.0L for our needs, and Porsche lets you spec it out with every comfort option that's available on higher trims.

13:00 had me dying laughing. Perfect sound to describe it 😂

Exceptional video. Please, review Macan S and GTS. I'm looking forward to buy one of them soon as there is shortage now. I live in Los Angeles and commute daily. Cheerio.

I think Elliot is correct. For plenty of people, the styling and the appointments and the novelty of owning a Porsche are good enough, and so is 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. As if that is slow... We looked at one at the dealer a few years ago and while I liked the car, the back seat and hatch areas are a bit small. My spouse wound up with a MB GLE 350. Me personally, I would rather buy a few years old used car with all the goodies and the power. Great video!

very interesting Video, thanks

And my Macan have installed PASM as option, which provides better handling properties. The stock 18 inch wheels are actually forged alloy wheels ( best for handling and better unsprung weight), where else the upgraded 19 and 20 inches wheels are merely casted wheels.

Thanks for the run down … I just opted for a 1 owner, Cali --16 Macan S

Since most people aren’t taking their high end cars to a track, the base model packs plenty of power for everyday driving and is not by any means, weak. It’s more than enough to overtake someone on the motorway

Very good review. Very detailed, right down to the shift fart. Are the YT bucks finally flowing in or was this a loaner/rental for the review? 😀

the reason i believe thats there alvis is too make sure speedy drivers like me even with very less the horsepower but still wanna dream and if one we eventually get a fast car can limit our selves without trying to kill ourself in the process and still have some sort of fun

Absolutely agree with you. Driving the base Macan for almost 8 yrs now (since 2015) and it’s such a nice sporty SUV to own. Previously owned a Porsche 993 manual and a 987 Boxster manual and they all share the same Porsche DNA. This car basically borrows mechanically from the humble Audi Q5 but drives like a different vehicle, which is unbelievable. I have also driven other Macan variants like S, GTS and Turbo from my friends and you are right, they are pretty similar in feel. I reside near the hill side so some modifications are carried out including: 1. Racechip ECU upgrade from 240ps to 300ps 2. Brake upgrades including steel brake lines, endless brake pads & fluid, F & R EBC slotted rotors. 3. Pro-ram high flow air filter 4. Champion iridium spark plugs, APR ignition coil 5. High performance engine oil ( HKS 5w-30) & Rear differential oil (cusco) 6. 5mm spacer on rear wheels to improve stability 7. Turbo muffler delete kit

Just ordered a 2023 Base Macan for LA experience center delivery. Previously owned an S but based on how I drive the base is perfect. Ordered no sunroof, 18 way sport seats heated, pasm, std wheels and tires, premium package 1, thermal glass, rear sun shades, bose stereo. pre paid maintenance, Under $68,000. Looking forward to trip up Hwy 1 last done in 1998 in Boxster.

I was thinking about getting a poverty spec Macan a month ago or so. Ended up getting the newly refreshed Lexus NX350 f sport with all the options.

This is such a solid review. This is what sold me on the 2020 base I just picked up. White with black interior too. Almost identical spec. I was going back and forth on a first gen S or a second gen base and this video really helped. Coming from a pretty fast g37s, the base still has plenty of power for me and I love the updated infotainment.

I have the 2022 base model in the same color and I love it

Excellent video. We recently went shopping for a base Macan. Our budget was $50,000 but all we could find at that amount were 3-4 year old models. We ended up buying a similarly sized and equipped new Mercedes 300 GLC 4MATIC for 50,000. It is not a Porsche (but merely a lowly Mercedes) but has a premium look, feel and driving experience. Also has a 4 year new car warranty. :)

You really got me thinking…brilliant …thanks

Macans are great cars! Very underrated.

Oh yeah! A new Elliott video!

Transparent. Thank you

why do you have chef johns intro music?? :D love it btw

I have a 2018 macan base and love it

Hi is this Macan has a add on sport exhaust? Or has certain packages for the exhaust? Cant seem to find exactly this type for base macan

I'd go for a Tycan base model personally (can't stand SUVs) ... but hey ... As for the speed limiter ... my Volvo V40 has it ... I sometimes (but rarely) use it when the road is busy and I'm on a stretch of road where you'd easily go way over the speed limit if you don't take care ... if the road is busy then cruise control can be a bit cumbersome, so I can manage my speed accordingly and never worry I'm going over the limit ... granted, you really have to get used to the feeling, it is very strange to floor it and only be going 55 km/h.

Would be helpful if you said your height when showing the rear seat roominess. Also, nice shirt!

I wonder if that mystery storage space in the tailgate would have held a collapsible warning triangle sign for euro use?

Hey, Elliott's back! Add my comment to the bunch of others here that missed you, which clearly says we'd all like to see you and your content more often than once a month(ish) 😉

5he limiter is for places like Canada where speeding can get your car impounded. Also, in some other countries, a speeding ticket is based on your wealth so if you are wealthy enough to own a Porsche, it can be expensive

67k Pheww... A pretty penny. But if you need the badge, then you need it...

Used to think an SUV from a sports car company was a dumb idea, but then my neighbor got one and man they look so good in person. Don’t think I’d spend $70k on a base model, but it’s definitely a cool car

At least this Porsche's fart is functional. The Tesla's fart is simply a gimmick you activate. A "gassy" Tesla is just immature. But I certainly have missed the Motory Notary and his videos! So glad you are back!!

did they stop putting aluminum bolts on their engines that break and leak oil?

I love my base and will keep it !

Hows the maintenance cost on one of these? I can do my own oil changes and brakes/rotors. Any major issues on these ?

I have one on the way, eagerly awaiting delivery.

Compartment in the rear hatch is likely for a safety triangle that is required equipment in European models. Also to note, the panoramic sunroof is part of the premium package and not standard.

Would say this compares to a BMW X3 and if so how do they compare in price? I too am considering this for my wife, thanks.

Thanks!

V70R vs Macan base model challenge next?

Does urs have both vent seat and chrono pack?

Great work do you have a run down of the Diesel 3 liter version?

In india dealerships don’t stock vehicles. When you enter a dealership there’s barely any cars. All the cars that you see are customer cars. Indian dealerships use a build to order system where the cars are built to order

Does it have ambient lighting

Does the 2019 base model Macan come with Apple car play?

I think that if Porsche gave you the original alloys and tires plus the “upgraded” ones that it would be worth the $4,000 price and then you would have your winter and summer wheels and tires.