- McLaren will announce its comeback plans this summer.
- CEO Nick Collins said the company would ‘start unpacking’ its plans in just a few months.
- That should include new combustion performance cars and SUVs.
McLaren’s future is bleak. Following the automaker’s sale in 2024 and the appointment of a new CEO last year, few concrete details have emerged regarding the brand’s long-term direction. But that will change in the coming months.
In an interview with automatic carMcLaren CEO Nick Collins said his company would “start unpacking” its broader plans later this summer. The plans will reportedly include a new lineup of combustion-powered sports cars and—long rumored—an SUV.
The announcement is expected to coincide with the start of deliveries of the W1 hypercar. As Collins explains, “Starting this summer, we started taking an external approach [with our plans]whether it’s because we started shipping the W1 or because we showed you the product.”
The first vehicle in McLaren’s updated lineup will debut as a concept before entering production. It will appear before the end of the year.
The Future of McLaren
Rendering of the McLaren ‘P47’ SUV by Motor1
Photo by: Theophilus Chin | Motor1
While the company hasn’t confirmed any specifics, some reports give an idea of what might happen.
McLaren has committed to developing a new combustion sports car, which will likely include a successor to the aging 750S. The automaker has also stated plans to expand into “new product categories,” according to a statement released last April.
One of the most notable developments was the report of an SUV, internally codenamed “P47”. A report in November suggested that the car would be a five-seat hybrid with similar proportions to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
As for a fully electric McLaren, that’s possible—but not a top priority. Collins noted that his company will build electric vehicles “when our customers want them,” and added that the timing is not yet right. More details are expected later this summer.
With new ownership and fresh investment, McLaren looks ready to make a change. The combination of a new sports car and a more accessible SUV could be just what the brand needs to regain its momentum in the years to come.
