SWEETSPOT! 2022 Porsche Macan GTS Review 

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Fun Fact : The S in GTS stands for Sweet spot.

Hilarious intro + tHe SwEeT sPoT + color-matched seat belts = top tier StraightPipes review

I have a 2017 Macan GTS & your review of it back then was the final factor in purchasing one. I have had some awesome vehicles over the years but this one is by far the best all around for comfort, practicallity and handling. What I didn't expect was over 50,000 miles of zero problems. The most reliable vehicle I have owned. Keep it up Porsche!

TheStraightPipes is the sweet spot of automotive reviews. And not even joking, it really is.

This is the sweetest of the sweetest of the sweet spots and the evolution keeps going. GTS is the perfect trim for Porsche vehicles.

I was in NYC and 9/10 Macans we saw were base or S trims. Rare to see a GTS and when you do, it’s the previous gens. This GTS is for the driver. We just sent in our build for the 2023 GTS allocation in November! We have also watched this video 1000 times

I just realized you guys are like the perfect match as content providers. Yuri brings the video editing, photoshop skills, drone skills, Segway skills, and camera skills, and Jakub brings his experience driving the Ring!

The “sweet spot” editing is hilarious 😂 love you guys reviews

22 GTS owner checking in. I bought it for the performance. It handles like a sports car and sounds like one. Almost as fun to drive as my GT4

1:14 *I LOVE* how you synced "sweet spot" with everyone LOL

A Porsche GTS is always a kind of a special offer. Max popular options bundled with a increased performance for a package price. The price is in the upper mid range between Carrera S and Turbo but they keep their value extremely good.

I’m happy the topic of ‘how common is this car’ was talked about in this video. I personally wouldn’t enjoy paying that much for a vehicle if i would see it around every corner like BMWs and Mercedes

I have a GTS and absolutely love it!! Door sills are scratched and so is the trunk. But you have to abuse it a little bit to get the most out of it!! :) Love your channel and the content you guys do!!

I bought my 18 GTS for the handling & performance. Every time I get into it I fall in love all over again.

I think you guys have the perfect sponsor for a car program. Normally I hate ads mid vid, but here it's just informative and it's brief.

I got a GTS '22 and I use the Sport mode when cruising alone and Sport+ when "having a bit of fun" driving. The Sport mode actually sounds better when driving, burbling more. Using the paddles on B-roads (and when Sport+ respone is wanted but it keeps a gear to low). It's the Macan GTS because Driving is fun, and the baby demands the space.

Took delivery of this last year in Dec in Aus and put it on a track two months later. Sooo good. And I’m a parent 😎

have a '22 S - it's spec'd up past the entry price of the GTS - an equivalently spec'd GTS would have only set me back another 7-8k, but did not feel the extra power from the same platform was worth it. I also wanted it to be as comfy as possible (so 10mm lower/stiffer in all settings was not ideal). Final decider was that i didn't want black pipes/window surrounds on a dark grey car (not a fan of all blacked out look) Love my S - it's faster than i can really use on the street and drives on a cloud when just tooling around town. Best car i have ever owned, by far

the intro is goated!! love you straight pipes!!!

Your Channel is the Sweet-Spot of car reviewing. WE love it!!!

i took delivery of my 2022 macan GTS 2 weeks ago and I LOVE IT!! best daily car.

Yuri's impersonation of the high end exhaust sound was spot on lmao

My mum ordered back when the 2022 Facelift released a Carrera white metallic GTS mainly for the feel, she has had a Lexus NX prior to the GTS and she has wanted a sports car but with the practicality of a SUV, our auntie has a Macan GTS and my mum always loved it, she has had hers for around 5 and a half months and she continually pushes it when she gets the chance, pulling on C63 AMG’s and M3’s at the lights up to the speed limit.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- when I become financially well off I will be buying myself a preowned Cayenne or Macan. Porsche just knows how to make a practical sports machine.

Loved the review was spot on! Had a GTS 2018 and loved it!

Our 2022 Miami Blue Macan GTS with Sport Plus and PTV+ Came in took it on an all day road rally it is fantastic fast exhaust sounds great and handling is impressive!

A sweet spot I dream to one day own, you guys always deliver

Upgrading from a 2018 gts to a new 2023 gts. This is the only car i have bought twice. It’s that good for a daily in michigan. My spec is the same as your tester but in Daytona gray exterior, still green inside. Could have picked it up sooner but i didnt want to change out the wheels which were on back order.

One of the reasons i sold the 2020 Macan was the PCM system. It was slow to connect to CarPlay, and it did not make use off the real estate of the screen. It is slightly annoying they did not update the pcm like the 911, taycan, cayenne and panamera . But if you do not care about technology, this is a dream to drive :)

This video is a sweet spot of car reviews!

Yuri i have to agree with Jakob. I own a macan and I notice them EVERYWHERE especially living in oakville.. this is every soccer moms choice but no gts .. mostly S and the base I rarely spot GTS. In dt Toronto they're a bit more prevalent but there's an abundance of S

I just bought a 2017 Macan S because of your videos. I didn’t use the link and I feel bad about that, it was at my local dealer. Thanks for the videos though!! I’m in love with the car

That price delta between starting price and reasonably equipped is crazy

i realy enjoy your channel to see car reviews 👍🏻

The video editing here is the sweet spot of vehicle journalism

Hello Straight Pipes! Recently we bought a 2022 Macan GTS in volcano grey. I can confirm that we drive it like a sports car and we bought it for the performance 😂👍😄

I have a Macan GTS and it definitely regularly gets the manual mode treatment.

This 2.9L biturbo V6 that you find in the Audi S6, S7, RS 4, and RS 5 is just amazing in this car~

The manual mode can be initiated at any time by just tapping the paddles, however, the only way to turn it off is by pressing the "M" button. Source: Just bought the GTS. Great review as usual!

That Doug clip got my heart rate up

Definitely need to review all of Porsche's GTS

Your video was both informative and entertaining; sorta the 'sweet-spot' in reviews. Also, CX-5 in red, great choice! I'm python-green with envy.

I like the more obtainable car reviews but understand reviewing the crazy stuff when you’ve got the chance.

shout out to jakub's sweet watch collection i feel like he's amassed a good one rolex two tone, sweet spot

Which roads do you guys do your test drives on? Would love to explore them on the weekends.

I love the clear taillights. They are an option...of course. Everything is with Porsche. I'm waiting for the upcoming EV Macan. I want the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo but taller, so I'll wait for the GTS trim of the EV Macan.

Hahah that intro alone deserves a like!! The SWEEEEEETSPOT :p

You photo shopped the front bumper on the cover picture looks insane 🙌🏼👌🏼🔥

My mom has a '22 GTS and it's simply amazing. She didn't buy it just cause it's the top trim, she wanted something faster or just as fast as her Cayman but she needed more space. So she got the Macan GTS. The only thing that I really don't like is the soft limiter at 3.5k RPM - the only way I found to bypass it is to let the car roll and put it in neutral.

Your thumbnail for this vid is HILARIOUS!!

Can't wait - Should be getting my 2023 Macan GTS in October (allocation confirmed) !!!!!

Hey S.Pipes. I have a 2021 GTS (loaded)...bought it myself...I'm 42, my 1st Porsche...I have a good job and work hard. OK, so I am a driver...I ring it out every time I drive and my wife isn't with me. Probably pissing off my neighbors big time. I hate paddle shifters so I almost never go in manual mode...the PDK is so damned good. BUT even in auto mode you can hit a paddle and force a shift. I do this often if I'm expecting to get on it to pass or do something on the highway....or if it is stuck in a low gear after flooring it and I want to drop the RPMs a bit. I will be getting the new GTS when my lease is up. I have been waiting for this video...thx!

*Wife just got a 2024 Macan S in Chalk color. Love it!*

Great review! Could you please also give feedback on the audio system quality in your reviews?

2022 Porsche Macan GTS looks great inside & out ! Slainte' ! Cheers !

ordered my 2023 gts end of may... will get it in october if im lucky.. thx for the review fellas

Aventurine Green Metalic on 992 911s is a phenomenal color. It color shifts between a nice green and grey depending upon the lighting situation. I went with Aventurine Green Metalic for my 992 C4S. I was not even thinking of green "I was going to go grey or chalk" until I seen the Aventurine Green Metalic in person.

I love the Lexus F-Sport redesign you guys did for the thumbnail.

This is the perfect car for me. It's the only car I would actually buy if I was rich. It's fast, it's sexy, it's comfortable, and it fits the entire family...

Yes, my mom bought one of these. And yes, she has no idea it’s fast. She bought it mostly because it’s the top trim. I’m actually the one who spec’d it. You’re absolutely right lol

Love it!! one of the best looking SUV in the world

Gotta love the sweet spot!

That intro was dope. And funny.

Well it's quite nice how much you respect other creators and it is always nice to watch your videos, though I'm from India but just being an enthusiast.

My mom has a 2019 S without sport exhaust and sport chrono and the air suspension is amazing but the motor is a compelte letdown. Not sporty at all. What a shame and no wonder they dont use that single turbo v6 anymore. Does not sound good at all and when you donwshift at lower speed it feels like the engine is suffering. Mahagoni Brown with beige interior is definetly recommended though XD

I bought that exact color 2022 Macan GTS Python Green for my wife (surprise gift) all the way from Woodland Hills and drove it to Bay Area (home) roughly 350 miles all with manual shifting and mostly sport suspension settings. Absolute fun beast but my wife would never use the pedal shifters lol

Getting my 2023 spec GTS on September 23rd , goina be awesome , been waiting over 12 months 😳

My GTS is scheduled for delivery later this month. Definitely bought it for the performance!! If performance wasn't a concern I would have bought a bigger and more useful SUV. The Macan GTS is as close as I could get to an RS4 Avant or C63S amg wagon

Love the sweet spot montage 😂

lol i thought yuri said They are going for the G spot 😂😂😂

this intro LOL - epic boissss

I drove by that green Cayman last night, it's on Parkside Drive. What a coincidence! :D

Y’all really had me on that thumbnail 😂

GTS = only Macan I like this year! I do agree with your guys’ comments on the front end though lol

That car is gorgeous. Front and back is lovable.

Great work! Love the Macan GTS. Awaiting for you guys to review the 2022 Audi RS3

Really Good video

Can you guys please do a 2013-2014 Shelby gt500 review? Or a 2003-2004 cobra?? It’d be hella dope to see these mid era killer cars on the channel.

beautiful and powerful car

I bought my GTS for the performance and use it that way all the time

Have an S, love it as a daily driver around town but still holds it own as a backroad carver when I feel like tossing it around. Definitely loved the GTS but our local dealer hasn’t had one available for months. There’s something great about getting into a car you know is the best-built in the segment.

It looked way tougher with the smaller wheels and higher profile tires

Got one in smoke grey …..max optioned and drive it in sport mode, dropped suspension, and manual almost elusively. It’s a daily 911 on stilts. Love the intro. You guys are great.

My father has one on order because its fast, medium sized and "easy to get into" compared to his S3... lol

I bought one, I use it in Manual Mode, and mine came with Pirelli P zero Corsas in Houston... its quick.

That green color 😍 👌

So the manual button on the steering wheel just started in the 2021? Great videos guys!

Got my 2021 early last year, and love it. Do not like the front bumper or the rear in the 2022 version. My only issue with the Macan's is the weight and braking could be better.

I live in a small city in norway with about 8000 people and the most normal car brand is literally porsche. I see a cayenne everytime i go out its insane

Does anyone know if Porsche equips the Macan and the Cayenne with totally digit driver's display?

I have a 2016 Macan S with a GTS tune from COBB since the 3.0L twin turbo V6 was the same for both models that generation. Came from a Lexus ISF and have always been a "car guy." Definitely did not purchase the Macan as a grocery getter or soccer hauler (although it does both just fine). It's the perfect all around daily for enthusiasts IMO. A 22 GTS is on my wish list since I struggle to find anything else on the market that ticks all of the same boxes. Yes, there are vehicles with more power and faster 0-60 etc., but in terms of entire package and driving dynamics, there is no substitute (Porsche pun intended). I slightly disagree with Yuri on space, though. I have two kids and cannot fit any of their car seats in a rear-facing position behind my seat at 5'11". We had UPPAbaby Mesa's when they were younger and Nuna RAVAs now. Also tried a Britax Marathon ClickTight. I think it has something to do with the angle of the rear bench in addition to overall space. We could only manage to get these seats behind my wife who is 5'3" and she still had to slide forward a bit. Forward facing works, but be prepared to have feet kicking the back of your seat the whole time since there isn't much space. Both child seats have to be in their most up-right position as well so it's not incredibly comfortable for the kiddos. I can live with all of this since we have a Lexus RX as our family car, but something to consider for others who may be shopping.

Holy crap. I just realized you photo shopped the 2021 GTS bumper in the thumbnail…

It's now the TURBO! I've had my Macan GTS 2022 last Feb! Got the $5k discount! It's a rocking car!!! Green with the black front not a good match!!

yah Porsche has great greens. My favorite is the Nato Olive, preferably on a GT3 touring :)

GTS has always been y fav trim of any porsche, below the RS respectively

Don't worry Yuri, I just ordered a Macan S and will drive it like a Porsche is supposed to be driven.

There are not GTS everywhere. Just admit your wrong. Buying because it’s fast and a drivers car

A stage 3 turbo upgraded version of this would be insane.

New drinking game: take a shot every time you hear “the sweet spot” in this video.