Carcam

Besides the obvious “just sit in them”, my small dealer doesn’t have these to try. Can you share your experience with the Macan seats you have. I’m ordering a Macan Turbo and getting the 18 way seats (because they look great) but the order is not locked for a while. The 14 way seats are called comfort seats... the only obvious difference I can see is less side bolster which might make them more comfortable for some people. My wife and I are both in the small side and the bucket seats in my other Porsche are quite comfortable. Any recommendations? Should I drive an hour away to sit in them or just take a chance on the 18 ways. Thanks 🙏

Jason Zhang

14 ways would be my pick. Smaller bolsters make going in and out of the car much easier. Although if you are small and you have proper buckets in the speedster you may find there to be too little support. If you go with the 18 ways the bolsters will age quickly from getting in and out of the car.

meyecul

if you are smaller framed and like that fitted hug feel, def consider the 18 way. You can adjust the bolsters to your body and get that lovely custom tailored feel. I am smaller and would be my choice for sure if I were doing an order.

Dougr743

get the 14 ways, the 18 ways are tight, I am tall, not really wide, but my 18 ways in my gt3 feel huge compared to my 18 ways in my Macan gts. Is was used, so could not pick, just get the 14 ways and be happy. If you dont like them, I will swap my 18 ways for your 14 ways.lol

CarGuyNVA

I have the 18 ways and like them. Just keep in mind that with the 18 ways seats, you climb OVER them to get in...you don’t just slide in. But once in, they’re nice. Just something to bear in mind during your decision process.

medtech

For smaller frames 18-way are THE BEST!!! No comparison IMO. I have them and wouldn't want anything else. Plus they are the only seats that will come close to the feel of the buckets on your other cars.

Chris-911

I am 5’11” 175 lbs and the 14 ways are like magic. Possibly the beat seats I’ve ever experienced (loaners). Way more comfortable than the 18 ways that I’m stuck with. 18 ways are narrow. My next Macan I’m not going to make the same mistake

I would only get the 18 way if you are thin. Not average. But truly skinny. If you are overweight forget about it.

JDailey

I'm 6'2" and 205 pounds. The 14-way seats in my 2020 Macan are some of best seats I've ever experienced. I'm entirely happy with them.

Dougr743

im 6'4 but 36 waist, and no ***, lol and the 18ways are not friendly for those larger people. i am getting mine modified to widen the side bolster on the lower seat cushion. I have adapted to them, but i would never buy them in this car. I am not sure if the newer cars have different seating. but these are tight!

siberian

Does anyone find the bottom cushion (on the 14 way) hard?

BTW, are the Recaro's offered on the Macan?

siberian

The best long distance runners eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow

shaf

I’m in the 14 way camp. Agree they are about as perfect as you can get with great adjustability.

rasetsu

I'm 160 lbs with a 36" waist and I love the 18 ways. There is no extra wear or tear on my 18 ways after 20K miles. The 14 ways were too loose for me.

Spyerx

we tried both on ours my wife, very small, preferred the 14 ways. 18 ways look better... for a daily, i'm not sure it matters.

Carcam

Appreciate all the advice! I’m only 5’6” 165# so I should be ok with the 18 ways. However, my wife and I daily drive Teslas and this would be our travel car (I hate waiting an hour at Supercharger stations going to the mountains or the beach) and I want it to be as comfortable as possible. I guess I should drive somewhere to try them both out. Thanks everyone!

Dougr743

I am not sure where you live, but i am outside of charlotte and you would be welcome to drive mine, not like a mile, like really drive it. I put 500 miles on today and have adjusted to them, but it took dedication not to tear them out and through them in the river.lol I have them in my gt3, so I was "not worried" but I hate these seats, i have found a setting that works, but I would never buy these 18 ways for this car.