By Frank Ulom
NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Porsche has confirmed plans to introduce a new fuel-powered SUV to replace the discontinued Macan, signalling a refined electrification strategy that balances combustion engines with hybrid and electric technologies.
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume disclosed the development during an interview with German automotive magazine auto motor und sport on 10 October. According to Blume, the new D-segment SUV will feature both fuel and plug-in hybrid options and is expected to arrive “by the end of this decade at the latest.” While the model will serve as the Macan’s successor, it may debut under a new name, reflecting Porsche’s evolving product direction.
Strategic Model Lineup
The forthcoming SUV will join the Cayenne as one of Porsche’s key combustion-engine models in the coming years, even as the brand accelerates its electric vehicle (EV) plans. The company is preparing to launch an all-electric Cayenne and the first fully electric two-door sports car.
Porsche’s future EV lineup will focus heavily on the 718 Cayman and Boxster. These models, which ceased petrol production last year due to updated European safety standards, will return as electric versions. “Following the launch of the all-electric Cayenne, we will introduce our first two-door all-electric sports car,” Blume stated.
He described the driving experience of the upcoming electric 718 as particularly impressive. “In terms of my driving experience in recent months, this is the model that has most excited me. By placing the electric motor and battery in the centre, the new car achieves perfect weight distribution and is extremely fun to drive,” he said.
Technical Highlights
Although specific details about the new SUV remain limited, it will feature Porsche’s upgraded 800V platform. Early indications suggest a curb weight of 1,600–1,700 kg, a power output of 300–400 kW, and a driving range exceeding 400 km.
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Blume also emphasised the company’s efforts to make the vehicle lightweight, promising fans a new benchmark in high-performance mobility. A key feature will be Porsche’s innovative T-Hybrid concept—a high-performance mild hybrid system designed to boost driving pleasure while cutting emissions. “With the innovative T-Hybrid concept, we are taking combustion engines to a new level. We will also apply this concept to other models, depending on the platform and legal requirements,” Blume added.
Adjusted Electrification Strategy
Porsche recently revised its electrification roadmap. As reported by IT Home in September, the company decided to retain fuel engines for the high-performance versions of the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman. Additionally, plans for the large all-electric “K1” SUV, which was to sit above the Cayenne, have been cancelled.
The new fuel SUV and T-Hybrid technology reflect Porsche’s shift toward a more flexible approach, blending traditional performance with electrified innovation to adapt to global regulatory and market trends.
