The Macan GTS features extensive upgrades in intelligent driver assistance systems¹ and digital functions, with which Porsche recently updated the model line for the new model year.
The Macan is optionally available with the ‘Remote Park Assist including 3D Surround View, Comfort Access and Porsche Digital Key’ assistance system. Four high-resolution cameras provide a 360-degree view of the vehicle surroundings for added convenience and increased visibility when manoeuvring. The system automatically detects parking spaces and parking space markings and measures their size. Suitable parallel, perpendicular and now also diagonal parking spaces are identified by detecting light-coloured car park markings on dark-coloured surfaces. The system controls the steering and the forward and reverse motion of the vehicle. It also offers the following functions, among others:
- The new ‘Transparent bonnet’ view uses front and exterior mirror cameras to project a virtual view of the area in front of the vehicle under the 3D model in the central display. Manoeuvring in tight and challenging situations is made much easier, as obstacles underneath the vehicle are made visible as it passes over them.
- The ‘Trained parking’ function can learn individual parking routines and perform them automatically. After performing the manoeuvre once, the vehicle recognises familiar surroundings, such as your own garage or parking space at work. It then offers to take care of the parking process for the driver. The driver remains in overall control at all times. Up to five different parking routines can be stored.
- The reversing assistant allows the vehicle to automatically reverse a distance of up to 50 metres that has just been driven forwards. This is especially helpful in narrow or awkward areas, such as driveways or parking garages. The system automatically remembers the previous forward route and all the driver has to do is initiate and monitor the process.
- Remote Park Assist² allows the driver to control parking and manoeuvring via their smartphone. The driver must monitor the process and must not move more than five metres away from the vehicle.
The optional Drive Assist assistance system also takes the pressure off the driver through predictive speed control and continuous steering support. Speed, acceleration, deceleration and cornering speeds are all adapted to the driving distance. Drive Assist also reacts proactively to right-of-way rules, speed limits and corners. By linking the vehicle's navigation data, cameras and sensors, the route ahead and detected road users are depicted in a real-time model shown in the 3D driver assistance display in the instrument cluster. When appropriate, the vehicle can perform lane changes. The driver must initiate the manoeuvre by activating the turn signals, keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times and monitor the manoeuvre continuously.
Smartphones and smartwatches as vehicle keys
With Comfort Access, the driver also has access to the Porsche Digital Key, which integrates the car key into Apple Wallet or a native wallet app on Android. This allows the Macan to be automatically locked, unlocked and started – either by leaving the iPhone, Apple Watch or a compatible Android device in the pocket or by simply holding it up to a reader. Even if the battery of the smartphone is depleted, the digital key remains functional³.
In addition, customers can share their vehicle key with up to seven other users in Apple Wallet or a native wallet app on Android via Apple Mail, Messages, WhatsApp and other services. Owners can also specify whether these users are only allowed to access the vehicle or are also allowed to drive it. The Porsche Digital Key also enables convenient opening of the luggage compartment. The My Porsche app can also be used to access the front and rear luggage compartments.⁴
In-car gaming: the Macan becomes a mobile games console
The App Centre transforms the Porsche Macan into an entertainment hub. Whether it's music streaming, podcasts, gaming or movies, users have access to an ever-growing selection of third-party apps that can be seamlessly integrated into the Porsche ecosystem. Games from Gameloft and Obscure Interactive are available via the Porsche App Centre and can be played via touchscreen or Bluetooth controller. AirConsole enables access to a large selection of family games and gaming classics, which can be easily operated via smartphone. Selected video and entertainment applications can be used via a Bluetooth headset and the optional passenger display.
Voice Pilot: enhanced interaction through artificial intelligence
The Voice Pilot voice control system is smarter than ever thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence⁵. In the background, the Voice Pilot uses various language models familiar from AI assistants. It can handle complex, interrelated questions and understand context.
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¹All systems operate within their system limits and require constant monitoring by the driver.
²Not available in all markets.
³The duration of use of the Porsche Digital Key when the mobile device needs to be charged depends on the respective smartphone manufacturer and model.
⁴These functions require the Porsche Connect package.
⁵For AI support, an update for Voice Pilot must be downloaded from the App Centre.
