Porsche Will Launch New Petrol Crossover in 2028
The automaker plans to introduce a new combustion-engine SUV following a shift in global consumer demand.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Car Types
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Porsche will launch a new petrol-powered crossover by 2028 after confirming development during a 2025 earnings call. The move comes as the company pivots to address evolving market preferences.
Why it matters
Porsche has reassessed its product lineup due to slower-than-anticipated consumer adoption of electric vehicles. The company aims to fill the gap left by the legacy Macan, which is set to end global production in 2026.
The vehicle is expected to utilize the Volkswagen Group Premium Platform Combustion architecture. This hardware shift follows the integration of 3.0-litre V6 engines with 362hp outputs in related group models like the Audi SQ5.
The players
Porsche
This German manufacturer is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group and specializes in high-performance sports cars, SUVs, and luxury sedans.
Oliver Blume
He serves as the CEO of both Porsche and the Volkswagen Group and leads the firm's strategic transition between internal combustion and electric powertrains.
The details
The new model will be a distinct addition to the lineup and will not carry the Macan nameplate. Porsche designers are working on a condensed development timeline to ensure the SUV reaches showrooms within the next three years.
Timeline
Porsche discontinued diesel powertrains in 2018.
European General Safety Regulation (GSR2) standards took effect in July 2024.
The original Macan was pulled from the European market in 2024.
Global production of the first-generation Macan will end in 2026.
The new petrol-powered crossover is scheduled for launch in 2028.
Roadmap
This pivot reflects a broader strategy by European automakers to balance compliance with the European General Safety Regulation (GSR2) against slowing EV adoption. By utilizing the Volkswagen Group Premium Platform Combustion architecture, Porsche is positioning itself to maintain market share with combustion engines.
Drivers can expect a new premium SUV option to arrive in showrooms by 2028, providing an alternative to the retiring first-generation Macan. This development offers clarity for buyers who prefer traditional internal combustion powertrains over electric alternatives.
The takeaway
The pivot back to petrol development highlights how fluctuating consumer sentiment is forcing luxury brands to reconsider their all-electric timelines. Buyers seeking combustion-engine SUVs should look for more platform-sharing updates from premium manufacturers in the coming years.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Piston Show.
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