kiger0183

Hey everyone! I'm looking to purchase a Macan GTS by the end of the year (tax reasons). Looking at 2021-2023. Coming from a GT4 I don't know much about must-have options.

What are your must-haves in your opinion? TIA!

chong0

'23 GTS standard options IMO are mostly what you need, assuming you don't try to make the macan feel like your GT4. Would add sport chrono and a pedal commander and you're good to go

kiger0183

excellent thank you!

VAGfan

PTV+

supercup

I have had my 2023 for a 7 weeks. I got a lot of options. These are the ones I enjoy the most (everyday) and I would call "must haves":
Sport Package - $12K - gets you PTV +, 18 way seats, GT steering wheel, GTS interior (red, white or green stitching throughout), carbon interior and door sills, nicer wheels etc.
Burnmeister - to me this makes the vehicle so much nicer to live with daily.
Surround View
Lane Change Assist

Nice to have's
LED headlights, black surround
Thermally insulated Glass
Dashboard Trim in leather
Smartphone compartment with wireless charging

GL finding what you want - you will love it!

kiger0183

This is extremely helpful. Thank you!

kiger0183

Is there a big different between '23 standard options and 21 and 22 standard options?

CapitalAL

The biggest difference was between the '21 and '22 model year that got refreshed, the GTS went form 375 to 434 HP. Whether or not this makes much difference in terms of performance is arguable as there have been several tests done comparing the '22 S (which has the same engine as the '21 GTS) and the '22 GTS and they were nearly identical.

Petza914

1st must have is a warranty to cover the PDK

Nickshu

Surround view camera and Adaptive cruise are the must haves. Not having these two things is resale suicide, even if you don't want them. I think adaptive cruise is standard starting in 2023.

Here is my 2022 GTS build. Two things I might decide not to have spec'd/paid for now that we've put 10K miles on the vehicle are the Thermally Insulated Glass and the the Smartphone compartment w/ wireless charging. The insulated glass has made toll passes and radar detectors a PITA, even using the specified "zones" for them. The smartphone compartment charger intermittently works if you use your phone with a case on it, it's designed only for a bare phone, which is silly b/c I use a wireless charger at home w/ the phone every day w/ a case on it and it works fine. With the glass I may just install a non-insulated windshield when the time comes to replace it, I have no issues w/ the insulated side/rear windows.

I was reluctant to get Lane Keep Assist but my dealer encouraged it b/c it works together w/ Adaptive cruise. I will say that I turn it off around town, but on the highway I find the Macan's steering to be a bit "twitchy". After taking a couple road trips w/ the car I learned that turning on LKA really calms down the steering sensitivity at high speeds and makes the car much more comfortable to drive on the highway.

Model Year 2022 The New Macan GTS Prices $79,900

Category Order no. Individual equipment Prices*

• Exterior Color M0 Papaya Metallic $700
• Interior Color YO Leather Interior in Black with Deviated Stitching in Papaya $4,120

Packages PU3 Premium Package Plus $4,790

• Panoramic Roof System $0
• LED Headlights in Black incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur • $0
• Lane Change Assist (LCA) $0
• Q1J Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) with Memory Package $380• Heated Seats (Front and Rear) $0
• Ventilated Seats (Front) $0
• 9VJ Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System $4,700

Exterior

• 3S5 Roof Rails in High Gloss Black $410
• 6FJ SportDesign Exterior Mirror Lower Trims and Base in High Gloss Black Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $0
• 6JA Door Handles in High Gloss Black Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $350
• 0NC "PORSCHE" Logo in Satin Black and Model Designation in High Gloss Black on Rear Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $0
• 1D6 Trailer Hitch without Tow Ball $660

Performance

• G1D 7-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) $0
• 1Y1 Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+) $1,500
• 8LH Sport Chrono Package $1,220
• 1ZP Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) with Calipers in High Gloss Black Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $900

Wheels

• 55V 21" RS Spyder Design Wheels in Satin Black $0

Lights and Vision

• VW6 Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass $920

Comfort and Assistance

• Systems KA6 Surround View $1,200

Individualisation (continued)

• 8T3 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) $990
• 6I1 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) $700
• Interior 2ZH Heated Steering Wheel $280
• 3Y4 Sunblind for Rear Side Windows $280
• UP3 Sport Chrono Stopwatch or Compass Dial in White Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $420
• 7V3 Instrument Dials in White Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $700
• Interior Leather 6F6 Center Console Armrest with Porsche Crest Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $340
• Audio and Communication 9ZC Smartphone Compartment with Wireless Charging $580

Others

• Z1S Included First Year / 10,000 Mile Maintenance $0

spyderdoc

Nice! I, too, have a Sapphire Blue 981 GT4. Just picked up a '23 Macan GTS. Definitely get PTV+, Sport Chrono, GT steering wheel, and 18 way seats. All other stuff is per preference.

supercup

Adaptive cruise is standard on the 2023. With respect to the reviews of a 22S vs 23 GTS - I have seen a number as well that showed similar performance, generally in a straight line. I had a 22S and now the 23 GTS and how they perform is very different - may not be much difference in straight line speed (I never ran mine back to back) - but throttle response, steering feel and handling are very different. I found the 22S to be a very nice daily SUV - but the 23 GTS has surprised me at how much more it offers - it truely feels like I am driving a Porsche!

fjpdds

I owned a 2018 Macan GTS for 4 years with 14 way seats. My 2022 GTS has the 18 way seats. They have been far more comfortable, especially on longer drives. My lower back would always tighten up on longer drives in the 18 GTS. I would add a cushion in an attempt to alleviate the discomfort. Never been an issue in the 18 way seats, including many long drives. Well worth the extra cost for me.

Greg Wolfe

I have a 22GTS. IMO, the only must haves for me were Sport Chrono, PTV, Heated GT Sport steering wheel, and color-matched blades. I didn't want the moonroof and unfortunately, I think the 23's are stuck with the adaptive cruise and the camera bubble. Also, remember that if you ever see yourself using a roof box, make sure you click the button for roof rails as they cannot be added later.

I would also add, that if you are ordering the GTS, the stock 8-way GTS seats are the best seat I have ever had. I have owned a lot of cars.

Mr. Wolfe

Beneil

After looking at some of the options mentioned here, I wish mine also was equipped with PDLS+ and Adaptive cruise control. I wonder if these two options are still available as an retrofit?
Below is what I have: