Macan S - 2017 vs 2021
06-12-2022, 10:06 PM
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Macan S - 2017 vs 2021
Just thought I'd share my experience for what it's worth... After driving my new '21 for 6 months, I offer the following observations:
- turbo delay MUCH more pronounced (and VERY annoying) on the '21
- PCM much worse on '21, for example Apple CarPlay is practically un-usable while car is in motion (beyond annoying)
- transmission shifts much sooner/quicker on '21
- exhaust sound is much less pronounced on '21 (I prefer the more pronounced sound)
- ride seems to be stiffer (same tires/pressures as '17) on the '21 however this may be due to break-in
- otherwise the cars are pretty identical
I still have the '17 and while I've always rated it a 10+++, due to the the turbo delay and PCM issues on the '21 (both big issues for me), I can only rate the '21 a 7.
- turbo delay MUCH more pronounced (and VERY annoying) on the '21
- PCM much worse on '21, for example Apple CarPlay is practically un-usable while car is in motion (beyond annoying)
- transmission shifts much sooner/quicker on '21
- exhaust sound is much less pronounced on '21 (I prefer the more pronounced sound)
- ride seems to be stiffer (same tires/pressures as '17) on the '21 however this may be due to break-in
- otherwise the cars are pretty identical
I still have the '17 and while I've always rated it a 10+++, due to the the turbo delay and PCM issues on the '21 (both big issues for me), I can only rate the '21 a 7.
06-13-2022, 01:29 AM
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On the plus side
- Oil stays inside the engine
Many of the other points you raise go away in Sport+ mode. If your S isn't equipped with Sport Chrono, it could be worth investigating an aftermarket upgrade, or at least a tune.
- Oil stays inside the engine
Many of the other points you raise go away in Sport+ mode. If your S isn't equipped with Sport Chrono, it could be worth investigating an aftermarket upgrade, or at least a tune.
Last edited by Noah Fect; 06-13-2022 at 01:31 AM.
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bboerit (06-13-2022)
06-13-2022, 01:26 PM
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Just thought I'd share my experience for what it's worth... After driving my new '21 for 6 months, I offer the following observations:
- turbo delay MUCH more pronounced (and VERY annoying) on the '21
- PCM much worse on '21, for example Apple CarPlay is practically un-usable while car is in motion (beyond annoying)
- transmission shifts much sooner/quicker on '21
- exhaust sound is much less pronounced on '21 (I prefer the more pronounced sound)
- ride seems to be stiffer (same tires/pressures as '17) on the '21 however this may be due to break-in
- otherwise the cars are pretty identical
I still have the '17 and while I've always rated it a 10+++, due to the the turbo delay and PCM issues on the '21 (both big issues for me), I can only rate the '21 a 7.
- turbo delay MUCH more pronounced (and VERY annoying) on the '21
- PCM much worse on '21, for example Apple CarPlay is practically un-usable while car is in motion (beyond annoying)
- transmission shifts much sooner/quicker on '21
- exhaust sound is much less pronounced on '21 (I prefer the more pronounced sound)
- ride seems to be stiffer (same tires/pressures as '17) on the '21 however this may be due to break-in
- otherwise the cars are pretty identical
I still have the '17 and while I've always rated it a 10+++, due to the the turbo delay and PCM issues on the '21 (both big issues for me), I can only rate the '21 a 7.
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bboerit (06-13-2022)
06-14-2022, 12:02 PM
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Pedal commander is a worthwhile upgrade for the throttle response (and turbo delay) issue, sorry about the PCM/CarPlay, maybe have the dealer look at it?
06-15-2022, 11:29 AM
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