A big step for Britain’s supercar maker
McLaren has spent years brushing off questions about whether it would ever build an SUV. For a brand built on ultralight two-seaters, the idea always felt like a stretch — even as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Lotus all joined the high-performance SUV race. But now, it looks like one of the last supercar holdouts is giving in.
According to a report from Automotive News, McLaren quietly showed dealers its first-ever SUV during a global meeting at the McLaren Creation Centre in Bicester, England, and the company is aiming for a 2028 release.
A hybrid V8 and big, bold proportions
Internally named P47, McLaren’s debut SUV won’t be some half-hearted attempt to cash in on a trend. Sources who attended the dealer presentation described a five-seat hybrid powered by a V8, a clear signal that McLaren wants this thing to drive like a McLaren, even if it’s taller and heavier than anything the brand has ever built.
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Early impressions suggest it will be big, but not oversized. Attendees said the proportions were similar to a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, only slightly larger, and the clay model sat on massive 24-inch wheels. One dealer told Automotive News the vehicle looked “sculpted and muscular,” with the kind of presence needed to stand out among hyper-luxury SUVs.
The performance details remain under wraps, but the hybrid V8 setup hints at serious output. Given the company’s track record with hybrid powertrains, especially in the Artura, the P47 is likely to deliver numbers that put it squarely in exotic territory.
A product plan through 2030
The SUV is just one piece of a much more aggressive roadmap that McLaren shared. Dealers were reportedly shown a full product plan reaching all the way to 2030, with new debuts scheduled annually between now and the P47’s arrival.
One of the biggest reveals is a hybrid V6 coupe making close to 800 horsepower, slated for 2027. That model is expected to serve as a successor of sorts within the mid-engine lineup, showing that McLaren remains committed to hybrid technology as emissions regulations tighten globally. Also planned for 2027 is a final edition of the current 750S, complete with a roof scoop and a larger rear wing — essentially a more dramatic, more track-focused sendoff for one of McLaren’s last purely combustion-powered models.
Still no electric supercar
One thing the dealers reportedly didn’t see: McLaren’s rumored all-electric supercar. CEO Nick Collins confirmed earlier this year that the company is working on such a vehicle, but he also acknowledged that McLaren won’t move forward until the technology can support the brand’s weight, power, and thermal expectations. That reality appears unchanged.
Final thoughts
For now, the company’s future revolves around hybrids and, for the first time ever, an SUV. After years of speculation, McLaren is preparing to enter the high-performance family-hauler segment on its own terms. If the early reports are accurate, the P47 won’t just be a McLaren with extra seats. It’ll be a statement that even a brand built on supercar purity can evolve without losing its identity.
