before I decided on a 2023GTS, I had tried out the MB GLC, SQ5, Grecale M.
The only one that I thought drove just as well (and had a better interior) was the Grecale. The others felt big and too "high" for my taste. Sticking a powerful engine in + firm suspension didn't transform those cars into something that I felt was enjoyable to drive. Sure, they are powerful, especially in a straight line (so is a Tesla).
Macan, for some reason, whichever model you pick, does provide you with that excitement and confidence when going through the twisties. Now granted, this is all in comparison with this class of vehicles. Relative to your previous CGTS, there's no comparison (but the MGTS is a lot more comfortable than the CGTS).
I remember when I had my 981 and tried out the Macan, I was like... yea.., not the same thing. The only reason why I bring it up is because there are reviewers who do say the Macan is a Cayman but with 4 doors - I disagree.
But, if you need the utility and space - and you are comparing like for like - then I would pick the Macan (any version) every time.
And to finish the thought on the Grecale - too expensive, still concerned about its reliability and definitely going to hate the depreciation. In fact, one of the floor models had an uneven panel gap.... So there you go.
The only one that I thought drove just as well (and had a better interior) was the Grecale. The others felt big and too "high" for my taste. Sticking a powerful engine in + firm suspension didn't transform those cars into something that I felt was enjoyable to drive. Sure, they are powerful, especially in a straight line (so is a Tesla).
Macan, for some reason, whichever model you pick, does provide you with that excitement and confidence when going through the twisties. Now granted, this is all in comparison with this class of vehicles. Relative to your previous CGTS, there's no comparison (but the MGTS is a lot more comfortable than the CGTS).
I remember when I had my 981 and tried out the Macan, I was like... yea.., not the same thing. The only reason why I bring it up is because there are reviewers who do say the Macan is a Cayman but with 4 doors - I disagree.
But, if you need the utility and space - and you are comparing like for like - then I would pick the Macan (any version) every time.
And to finish the thought on the Grecale - too expensive, still concerned about its reliability and definitely going to hate the depreciation. In fact, one of the floor models had an uneven panel gap.... So there you go.
