As we already have another SUV which we use for true off-road and heavy winter conditions, my goal was to create a driver-focused four seasons DD build for under $60k US. Here's what I ended up with.

Exterior Color 0Q White $0
Interior Color VC Standard Interior in Black $0
Exterior 8EA Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) $720
QJ4 Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss) $230
Performance 1BK Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) $2,745
G1D Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) $0
QR4 Sport Chrono Package $1,290
Wheels C6X 19" Macan Design Wheels $0
Interior 2ZH Steering Wheel Heating $250
4A3 Seat Heating (Front) $525
PE6 Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) incl. Memory Package $1,710
Interior Aluminum 5TE Brushed Aluminum Interior Package $550

 

Handed my spec to the dealer yesterday. In Australia we get the following features standard: (these are cost options in the UK)

14-way power seats with memory package
Cruise control
Mobile phone preparation
ParkAssist at front and rear
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Reversing camera
75-litre fuel tank
Rear side airbags
Privacy glass
Telephone module

So I added the following: (keep in mind prices are AUD and we pay through the teeth for every car, base Macan is $85k here)

Floor mats $310.00
Panoramic roof system $3,790.00
Full black/red leather interior $8,670.00
18-way Adaptive sports seats incl. memory package $790.00
Heated front seats $890.00
Seat ventilation front $1,990.00
3-zone climate control $830.00
Light comfort package $720.00

Of the ones I added, heated+ventilated seats imo are a must with leather and the 3-zone climate control is a must if you regularly have rear occupants esp children.

 

+1 ...

 

there is the infotainment package for $2999, which includes the PCM & Navigation + a few other options. It is cheaper than the 7T1 option you picked.

 

Is PASM really worth it in a car like the Macan?

 

I think it's essential. The Macan is a car that has to do numerous jobs and it allows full advantage of options that adjust the car's balance between sportiness and comfort.

In Australia PASM is standard

 

Couple questions for everyone

I've got the screen shot from my Porsche dealer showing the following

V250 Vhicle Fixed 02/21/14
V260 Vehicle Entry to Body Shop 02/28/14
V270 Vehicle Exit Production 03/14/14
V300 Vehicle Completion 03/14/14

When can i assume my order will be locked and i can't make any changes.
Also is Sport Chrono worth it in the S? The US already gets an analog clock standard. I don't really see myself launching the car, is the throttle response that much better in Sport Plus?

Thanks!

 

This is one of the great challenges of buying any car without driving it. If you drove the car without knowing about sport plus you will think its fantastic.

Driving it with sport plus you will also think it's fantastic.... It just sharpens everything up a little, bit like a sport tune-up, but this is one that is not permanent, you can select it anytime at ease. I have it on my 911, I do not not select it everyday, in fact very rarely, but when I do it's puts a smile on the dial

 

2 weeks to build? My 991 only takes 5 days.

If you change your order after built is locked, you might have to use another build slot ie delay in getting the car.

My 991 is sharp in sport, but a beast in sport plus. Never launched mine either.

 

Does anyone know if a sunroof is standard on the Macan S or is the choice no sunroof vs panoramic? Thanks.

 

No sunroof vs panoramic.

 

Thanks jonathan1. Curious to hear people's thoughts on getting roof rails vs not. It appears that you can still find racks that would accommodate a roofbox for road trips which do not require the factory rails. I personally prefer the look without. Thanks.

 

My build which is still subject to change. Didn't take long to get over budget!
Macan S
$49,900
Packages
Infotainment Package
PJ1
$2,990
Premium Package Plus
PJ3
$5,990
Exterior Color
Rhodium Silver Metallic
S2 $690
Interior Color
Standard Interior in Black
VC
$0
Exterior
Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss)
QJ4 $230
Side Blades in Exterior Color
6H1 $670
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) incl. Reversing Camera
7X8 $0
Performance
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
G1D $0
Wheels
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
C7T $3,300
Wheel Accessories
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest
1NP $185
Interior
Sunblind for Rear Side Windows
3Y4 $250
3-zone Climate Control
9AQ $510
Steering Wheel Heating
2ZH $250
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
7Y1 $690
Power Seats (14-way) with Memory Package
PE5 $0
Total Price*
$66,650

 

There are 2 potential surprises at the rear of the console for the uninformed buyer: the gaping hole at the top, and the ugly 12v plug wart.



3-zone climate control puts vents in the top. Some US dealers are saying that there will be non-climate-controlled vents there as standard, but I have not seen a photo nor a rendering of the vents without the temp switch in the middle, so take your chances.

The 12v wart is hidden behind a lid when you option the smoker package:



Note that the 3D configurator has the smoker package the wrong way around here. (Confirmed by photos of auto show cars.) The configurator also incorrectly shows rear seat heating buttons when 3-zone is selected (but without rear seat heating selected)

 

Leather interior in black/garnet red. White exterior, red interior with the Macan SportDesign wheels.