The 2020 Porsche Macan S interior in Black Leather with 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats is the most premium seating configuration available for the 95B.2 generation. These seats are designed for drivers who want a “locked-in” racing feel without sacrificing long-distance luxury.

1. 18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus

The “18-way” designation refers to the specific number of electrical adjustments available to tailor the seat to your body.

• Core Adjustments: Fore/aft, height, squab (cushion) angle, and backrest angle.

• Adaptive Bolsters: This is the key 18-way feature. You can electronically inflate or deflate the side bolsters on both the seat cushion and the backrest to “hug” you during spirited cornering.

• 4-Way Lumbar: Detailed height and depth adjustment for lower back support.

• Thigh Support: An extendable front cushion for taller drivers to reduce leg fatigue.

• Memory Package: Standard with 18-ways, allowing you to save seat, steering column, and side mirror positions for two drivers.

2. Interior Material Variations

In a 2020 Macan S, “Black Leather” can come in three distinct factory levels:

1. Partial Leather (Standard): Seat centers are Alcantara (suede-like), while the bolsters and headrests are leatherette/leather.

2. Leather Package: Smooth-finish leather on the seat centers and bolsters, plus leather on the dashboard’s upper section and door armrests.

3. Full Leather Interior: The most luxurious option. Leather covers almost every surface, including the entire dashboard, door panels, and center console sides.

3. Comfort Features & Pricing (2026 Market)

Most 18-way black leather interiors in 2020 models were bundled with the Premium Package Plus.

• Ventilation: Look for perforated leather in the center of the seat; this indicates the optional seat cooling/ventilation is present.

• Heating: Standard on the S model for front seats; rear heating was a separate option (4A4).

• Crest Embossing: Many 18-way seats feature the Porsche Crest embossed on the headrests (3J7), a highly desirable aesthetic option.

4. Technical Retrofit Warning

If you are looking to swap 8-way or 14-way seats for 18-way units:

• Wiring: The 18-way seats require a specific high-amperage wiring harness to power the bolster compressors. If your car wasn’t built with 18-ways, it is not a plug-and-play swap.

• Coding: The memory module under the seat is linked to the car’s CAN-bus. You will need PIWIS III software to “introduce” the new seats to the vehicle’s Gateway.

5. Maintenance Tip: “The Bolster Wear”

Because 18-way seats have high, aggressive side bolsters, they are prone to “entry wear.” In 2026, many 2020 models show scuffing on the outer driver-side bolster.

• Fix: Use a high-quality leather conditioner monthly to keep the leather supple. If the color is worn, “Colourlock” offers a specific Porsche “Black/Schwartz” dye kit that matches the 95B interior perfectly.