- Dealer says McLaren’s SUV resembles a larger Cayenne Turbo GT.
- It features split headlights, a roof spine, and a large rear spoiler.
- Powered by a hybrid V8, it joins McLaren’s expanding electrified lineup.
McLaren has quietly been developing a high-performance model with “more than two seats” for some time now, and it appears that the project has finally taken shape ahead of its expected debut in 2028.
Dealers say the upcoming big Macca will take the form of an SUV powered by a hybrid system. The company also plans to introduce several new models over the next three years, signaling a notably busy stretch for Woking.
What Shape Will It Take?
While many expected McLaren’s first high-riding vehicle to be on the compact side, that assumption seems off the mark. One dealer who previewed the clay model described it as having a silhouette reminiscent of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, only larger, with a “sculpted and muscular” stance set over 24-inch wheels.
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According to the same source speaking to Auto News, the SUV “has presence and won’t get lost in the exotic SUV segment” alongside competitors like the Ferrari Purosangue, Lamborghini Urus, and Aston Martin DBX.
The new SUV will be among the first production models to showcase McLaren’s updated design language, first teased last year. Expect details such as split headlights that sit flush with the body, a hood scoop, a defined spine running across the roof, and a bolder rear section featuring a large spoiler, diffuser, and large tailpipes.
The four-door McLaren, codenamed P47, will reportedly feature a hybrid system centered on a V8 engine. While McLaren hasn’t confirmed the underlying platform, it’s understood that the SUV won’t use the carbon monocoque chassis from the company’s supercars.
Earlier reports suggested the automaker has been evaluating several shared-architecture options.
More McLarens Coming Soon
During a global dealer meeting held in the UK, McLaren revealed more details about its future strategy. The company plans to roll out at least one new model every year through 2028. According to the newly appointed CEO Nick Collins, the expanding lineup won’t compromise the brand’s performance DNA.
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In 2026, the brand will launch its W1 flagship hypercar, now in the final stages of development. Early 2027 will bring the hardcore 788HS, the most extreme evolution of the 750S and successor to the 765LT, limited to 200 units split between coupe and spider variants.
McLaren is also developing a new supercar featuring a mild-hybrid V6 expected to produce around 800 horsepower. Due in 2027, it will sit above the entry-level Artura and feature a cabin described as “upscale,” with wraparound design elements, Nappa leather trim, and vivid digital displays for both infotainment and instrumentation.
A Ferrari 849 Testarossa Rival
The future lineup could also include a 2+2 grand tourer to replace the GTS. By 2028, McLaren is expected to introduce both a spider variant of the W1 hypercar, equipped with a removable three-piece hardtop, and a successor to the 750S designed to rival the Ferrari 849 Testarossa.
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Earlier this year, McLaren was acquired by CYVN Holdings from Abu Dhabi and merged with startup Forseven. The investment group also holds a stake in Chinese EV maker Nio, which will supply components for future McLarens.
Additionally, CYVN controls Gordon Murray Design’s EV division, which is set to collaborate on research and development across McLaren’s upcoming electrified lineup.
