Porsche Macan ICE Production to End by Mid-2026, Successor Planned for 2028

Porsche will end production of the combustion-powered Macan by mid-2026, as confirmed by finance chief Jochen Breckner during a recent earnings call. Breckner stated that stock will last for several months after production stops, and some regions may see sales into 2027. However, the number of units allocated to India remains unknown.

Key Highlights

• Porsche Macan ICE production will end by mid 2026
• Macan sales reached 10,130 units in Q1 2026 up from 9,370 in 2025
• Successor Macan M1 will debut in 2028 with Audi Q5 platform

Macan Sales and Model Updates

The Porsche Macan remains one of the brand's most popular models. In the first quarter of 2026, Porsche sold 10,130 units of the Macan, an increase of 760 units compared to 9,370 units sold during the same period in 2025. The Macan was first launched in India in 2014, with facelifts introduced in 2019 and 2021.

The Macan Electric will continue to be available. A new internal combustion engine (ICE) Macan, codenamed M1, is scheduled to debut in 2028, according to Autocar UK. This model will serve as a spiritual successor to the current Macan.

Platform and Technical Changes

The upcoming M1 SUV will share many components with the new Audi Q5. It will use the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture and adopt Audi's Quattro Ultra drive system, which focuses on efficiency. Unlike the first-generation Macan, which used a rear-biased four-wheel-drive setup, the new platform will remain mostly unchanged to reduce costs.

In the M1 Macan, drive will primarily go to the front axle. The rear wheels will engage only when sensors detect a loss of traction. This change marks a significant shift for Porsche, ending a 94-year tradition of rear-axle or rear-biased power delivery since the company's founding in 1931.

Sharing the platform with Audi allows Porsche to lower development costs. Former Porsche CEO Oliver Blume stated that the M1 will be differentiated from the electric Macan. While new Porsche models usually take five years to develop, the M1's development has been shortened to three years to accelerate its market launch.

Engine Options and Variants

The new Macan may use the Audi Q5's 2-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. In the Q5, this engine produces 204hp and 340Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100kph time of 7.2 seconds. Reports indicate that higher-powered engines and adaptive chassis tuning are under consideration. Performance variants such as S, GTS, and Turbo are also likely.

Porsche's approach to platform sharing within the Volkswagen Group involves making necessary changes to maintain the brand's identity. Breckner emphasized that Porsche invests in platform modifications when required to deliver a true Porsche experience.