New Weber 5th Generation Performers

[Eddy T]

Hot off the press...what are your thoughts on the new Weber Performers? Looks like the base model doesn't have the self-starter ignitor. The step up model seems justifiably more expensive. Thoughts?

https://www.weber.com/US/en/charcoal/performer/performer-prem-22in-blk/1501825.html

 

[Jon Tofte]

I love the style and at least the option to have fan control. Looks like a way for Weber to at least partly answer the Spider Huntsman.

I am not so fond of all that painted steel cabinetry. If you get one, wax all that and keep it as dry as you can.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

It’s nice but, it’s not a brilliant design change, the side table is pretty small and the attachments are just more expense to acquire. I agree with Jon, the painted parts are a concern too, maybe they are powder coated but, I don’t know. I think the shifting of the lid bail is very nice! I suppose there will be folks who fall in love with it, I’m already married!