Macan EV: Initial Impressions of Macan Turbo
09-25-2024, 02:10 PM
#31
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I test drove a Macan Turbo during a Porsche Canada drive event. I thought it drove and handled very well. Seats are comfortable, view of the instrument pod is pretty good. Good ride and cornering. The rear seat room is improved over the ICE Macan and the exterior view from the rear and side is much improved (the ICE Macan has always looked a bit chopped off to me). I couldn't find much to fault the suv other than some tire howl at around 80 km/h (50 mph). I guess without engine and exhaust noise you hear other stuff.
I think my purchase would be a 4S though. After trying the accelerator pedal a few times, I think I'd get tired of slapping my head back against the head rest and I know my family would feel the same way. Enjoy your turbo though.
I think my purchase would be a 4S though. After trying the accelerator pedal a few times, I think I'd get tired of slapping my head back against the head rest and I know my family would feel the same way. Enjoy your turbo though.
I think the car in normal and sport mode feels pretty smooth. I did mention a howl at 50 mph the other day but that noise has since disappeared.
Last edited by TurboIXXI; 09-25-2024 at 02:15 PM.
09-25-2024, 03:00 PM
#32
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I cant edit my original post but here's an update on the Burmester:
**Burmester sounds on great on wired CarPlay. You only noticed the preset sound settings when wired. Using wireless CarPlay, you won't notice any difference between the preset sound settings. The clarity and treble for instrumentals is phenomenal and easy to listen to for long trips, but the bass is really lacking. I noticed some other previous cars with Burmester system complained about bass and rattles, maybe they cut the bass because of these complaints, I don't hear any rattles turned up to Volume 27. Vol 21 is where I've left it. Even the bass adjusted up to +5, I didn't get any rattles or buzzing. I just wish it had a little more intensity and was able to feel the bass. I prefer to leave the bass and treble at 0 rather than adjust for each song I play.
**Burmester sounds on great on wired CarPlay. You only noticed the preset sound settings when wired. Using wireless CarPlay, you won't notice any difference between the preset sound settings. The clarity and treble for instrumentals is phenomenal and easy to listen to for long trips, but the bass is really lacking. I noticed some other previous cars with Burmester system complained about bass and rattles, maybe they cut the bass because of these complaints, I don't hear any rattles turned up to Volume 27. Vol 21 is where I've left it. Even the bass adjusted up to +5, I didn't get any rattles or buzzing. I just wish it had a little more intensity and was able to feel the bass. I prefer to leave the bass and treble at 0 rather than adjust for each song I play.
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09-25-2024, 03:58 PM
#33
I cant edit my original post but here's an update on the Burmester:
**Burmester sounds on great on wired CarPlay. You only noticed the preset sound settings when wired. Using wireless CarPlay, you won't notice any difference between the preset sound settings. The clarity and treble for instrumentals is phenomenal and easy to listen to for long trips, but the bass is really lacking. I noticed some other previous cars with Burmester system complained about bass and rattles, maybe they cut the bass because of these complaints, I don't hear any rattles turned up to Volume 27. Vol 21 is where I've left it. Even the bass adjusted up to +5, I didn't get any rattles or buzzing. I just wish it had a little more intensity and was able to feel the bass. I prefer to leave the bass and treble at 0 rather than adjust for each song I play.
**Burmester sounds on great on wired CarPlay. You only noticed the preset sound settings when wired. Using wireless CarPlay, you won't notice any difference between the preset sound settings. The clarity and treble for instrumentals is phenomenal and easy to listen to for long trips, but the bass is really lacking. I noticed some other previous cars with Burmester system complained about bass and rattles, maybe they cut the bass because of these complaints, I don't hear any rattles turned up to Volume 27. Vol 21 is where I've left it. Even the bass adjusted up to +5, I didn't get any rattles or buzzing. I just wish it had a little more intensity and was able to feel the bass. I prefer to leave the bass and treble at 0 rather than adjust for each song I play.
09-25-2024, 05:15 PM
#34
I cant edit my original post but here's an update on the Burmester:
**Burmester sounds on great on wired CarPlay. You only noticed the preset sound settings when wired. Using wireless CarPlay, you won't notice any difference between the preset sound settings. The clarity and treble for instrumentals is phenomenal and easy to listen to for long trips, but the bass is really lacking. I noticed some other previous cars with Burmester system complained about bass and rattles, maybe they cut the bass because of these complaints, I don't hear any rattles turned up to Volume 27. Vol 21 is where I've left it. Even the bass adjusted up to +5, I didn't get any rattles or buzzing. I just wish it had a little more intensity and was able to feel the bass. I prefer to leave the bass and treble at 0 rather than adjust for each song I play.
**Burmester sounds on great on wired CarPlay. You only noticed the preset sound settings when wired. Using wireless CarPlay, you won't notice any difference between the preset sound settings. The clarity and treble for instrumentals is phenomenal and easy to listen to for long trips, but the bass is really lacking. I noticed some other previous cars with Burmester system complained about bass and rattles, maybe they cut the bass because of these complaints, I don't hear any rattles turned up to Volume 27. Vol 21 is where I've left it. Even the bass adjusted up to +5, I didn't get any rattles or buzzing. I just wish it had a little more intensity and was able to feel the bass. I prefer to leave the bass and treble at 0 rather than adjust for each song I play.
09-25-2024, 05:26 PM
#35
Some cars support Wireless too, on top of wired.
09-25-2024, 05:32 PM
#36
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09-25-2024, 05:38 PM
#37
Yesterday, 10:03 AM
#38
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(Ironic my car is a 2024 and already has two entire OS's past the one my car came with. And these are not software upgrades, it's an entirely new OS and both have different processors to mine).
Last edited by Needsdecaf; Yesterday at 10:04 AM.
Yesterday, 10:06 AM
#39
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only supporting wifeless CarPlay makes very little sense IMHO - and I think has no benefits/upside - not sure why any manufacturer would do this - but I'm not omnipotent and I don't know all the details for the entire automotive industry.
Yesterday, 02:57 PM
#41
See link: https://www.i4talk.com/threads/wired...-carplay.4537/
Regardless, it sounds like Porsche supports wired as well as wireless, so there is no need for me to worry.
Also, Porsche's wireless charging + wireless CarPlay seems pretty good. I did a test drive yesterday with my phone on the charger and music playing via CarPlay. It was only a 10 to 12 minute drive and the phone battery increased by 5%, which is much better than most cars.
Last edited by driege; Yesterday at 02:59 PM.
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