roule

As with most automobiles, exterior trim = dead weight. This is exactly what the Macan doesn't need.

Who is it that says black rails are not available? If that is so, then don't get them at all. More dead weight that one doesn't need. On the occasions that one does need to haul things on your roof, Thule or Yakima or whatever will take care of you. The rest of the time, enjoy your higher fuel economy and quieter ride.

How many billions of gallons of gasoline have automakers wasted over the years by installing unaerodynamic & chintzy roof racks that are never used?

996FLT6

What's the function of the sideblades. Do u press a button and it extends like airplane wing and tell your 3 yr old kids in back we're going to flying thru the canyons? Anyway don't like them- another thing to replace if it gets dinged/cracked. Mike

speed21

Maybe they stuck them on to disguise a manufacturing imperfection in the door skin? One thing is for certain they sure look stupid. I think even Toyota's Rav 4 has now abandoned this tacky look? These would be the first thing to remove for me....so cheap and nasty looking. It seems so odd. It is as if they are deliberately trying to cheapen the look of the car to differentiate it from the more expensive Cayenne.

Buckfever

I'm going to get Thule cross bars and supports but the capacity is greatly diminshed without the roof rails. For me the roof rails are a must have.

speed21

Agree the factory rails are the way to go. I really can't imagine the minor weight of 2 hollow rails penalising the performance of the car. I mean how much weight are we talking here? Plus they look better anyway.

sebis

Looks are subjective, personally I like the much cleaner look without. I have rails on my ML, for seven years of ownership I never used them other than to hold on while washing the roof. Since the Macan is much lower I don't need them at all .

speed21

As you say, looks are subjective hence why you can have with or without. For me I would take it with, whether I ever used them or not. To me they kind of belong on a vehicle of this type, and to me it kind of looks a bit incomplete without them. To each his own as they say but the blades? They need to be colour coded or removed imho. That picture of yours says it all. The black car is the only one out of the lot of them that has escaped Mr toyota.

roule

Weight isn't the primary issue; aerodynamics is. Much more significant than most people realize, especially on the top of the vehicle.

True that factory roof racks should be more capable, but how many sports car owners overload their roof racks? Bikes and skis and kayaks and such don't weigh much. Perhaps the most likely overloading might come from lumber, but then anyone who can afford a Porsche should be smart enough to borrow/rent a truck when there is serious work to be done. Why breaking one's back to load a roof with heavy stuff???

Bottom line, roof racks are handy when you need them, but they are foolish to buy for looks alone.

Buckfever

I think you make some really good points and I agree that esthetically I prefer the smoother lines. I actually wish I didn't need it. But then I need the hitch too and 18" wheels. And a diesel. LOL

tcsracing1

Im ordering a black Macan. I do not want to see the side blades.
On a black Macan would the side blades be hidden or would i need to pay the extra for the option to have them painted body color?

Buckfever

I want black too I think that's the $64000 question or maybe $63000. LOL
The pics of the black Macan S show it to blend well. But my buddy's blacked out Cayenne is smoking hot, so what ever that takes. With the trim and blades painted I think it's only $900.

Here the S from the Motor Trend First Drive, I think it depends on the lighting here it blends well:

tcsracing1

sideblades: to paint or not to paint on a dark color macan?

slwong23

If you really want to hide them, body color paint will it best IMO. Otherwise, it'll surely be a different color and likely different texture from the paint finish.

Buckfever

Isn't that the Turbo? Are those the carbon fiber blades?

Buckfever

At the Macan forum igorig posted these up 11 is carbon fiber and #40 is the standard black.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7js2fcaf3...l-DSC00952.JPG

Yeah I need them painted.

However the Agate Grey is messing with me. That is smooth.