Porsche is currently testing a new internal combustion engine and plug-in hybrid SUV, with a market launch scheduled for 2028. The vehicle is being developed on the PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) architecture, which is shared with the Audi Q5. Prototypes have been spotted using Audi Q5 body panels for durability and calibration testing, though the final design will feature distinct Porsche styling elements.
The upcoming model is expected to feature turbocharged four-cylinder and V6 engines, with at least one plug-in hybrid variant likely serving as the top-tier Turbo trim. Some reports suggest the potential inclusion of a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, though this remains unconfirmed by the manufacturer. The vehicle is intended to be sold alongside the existing all-electric Macan rather than replacing it.
The decision to expand the combustion engine lineup follows a shift in market demand. Porsche CEO Michael Leiters noted that while sales of the electric Macan declined by 40% in the first half of the year, the outgoing combustion-powered version continued to show growth. In the third quarter, the older combustion Macan recorded 27,996 units sold, outperforming the electric version's 23,029 units.
The new SUV is part of the Sportswagenschmiede 35 strategy announced on October 7, which also includes a new flagship supercar positioned above the 911 and an all-electric 718 series. While currently referred to as a combustion Macan, the company has not yet confirmed if the final production model will retain the Macan nameplate, given its current association with the electric platform.
