How many Cayenne guys are going to switch to Macan?
#46
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sorry but if the Macan gets the PDK & the Cayenne is stuck with another round of the old auto slush box, then Macan wins hand down.
all this engine hp talk is secondary to the question of which transmission is going to land in these new ones imo
all this engine hp talk is secondary to the question of which transmission is going to land in these new ones imo
#47
The reason the Cayenne doesn't get PDK is that its not up to towing duty. A fairly large percentage of the Cayenne owners do some form of towing.
While you might not like an old "slush box" for sportiness, you can't beat them for towing. Porsche wants the Cayenne to remain a "real SUV" with offroad and towing capacities.
#49
Where did you get yours from
The torque multiplication of a torque converter is awesome for towing.
So...you think Porsche redesigned the ENTIRE vehicle, including an all new 8 speed auto and they skipped the PDK because that was somehow more profitable?
I would say keeping the towing capacity so that people could tow their race cars, Airstreams and power boats is going to sell more cars! Porsche knows exactly what they are doing by keeping a torque converter in the mix. The PDK just isn't up to towing duty.
If you want a sports car Porsche offers those too!
Last edited by Cole; 02-21-2013 at 10:54 PM.
#51
The reason the Cayenne doesn't get PDK is that its not up to towing duty. A fairly large percentage of the Cayenne owners do some form of towing.
While you might not like an old "slush box" for sportiness, you can't beat them for towing. Porsche wants the Cayenne to remain a "real SUV" with offroad and towing capacities.
While you might not like an old "slush box" for sportiness, you can't beat them for towing. Porsche wants the Cayenne to remain a "real SUV" with offroad and towing capacities.
#52
I just couldn't resist. But honestly I like the looks of the 955/957 cayennes a fair deal better.. So I'm hoping the macan will be less Korean looking in the rear than the 958. I'm sure the macan will be a sporty little thing. Still the 958 is a brilliant car so don't fret!
#53
Race Director
Cole is correct.
Having said that it would be nice if the Cayenne was available w/ a PDK option for those who dont off road.
Now back to the Macan. It looks nice especially the rear lights. it way better than the C's. Lets hope thats changed for 2015.
#54
Rennlist Member
Btw, those rear lights are just render's IMO and nobody has seen the real lights yet. That magazine is photoshop. But likely going to be similar.
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#56
Maybe, will consider Macan Turbo, but need to see it and drive it... luv the speed, would like to see PDCC and PSE (may not be possible with Turbo) options available... would like to see mileage/range and roominess in cabin (front/back/storage... probably similar to Q5)... the amount of cabin room in the Cayenne, one of the best hidden features and in general the roominess/luxuriousness/features make the cayenne one of the best luxury vehicles on the market!
#57
No, I think it's merely a case where he is working with a bunch of less fortunate folk who have seen the opportunity to take cheap shot. The cheaper brands mentioned as being owned by all these people basically says it all...
#58
The reason the Cayenne doesn't get PDK is that its not up to towing duty. A fairly large percentage of the Cayenne owners do some form of towing.
While you might not like an old "slush box" for sportiness, you can't beat them for towing. Porsche wants the Cayenne to remain a "real SUV" with offroad and towing capacities.
While you might not like an old "slush box" for sportiness, you can't beat them for towing. Porsche wants the Cayenne to remain a "real SUV" with offroad and towing capacities.