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- Porsche 911 Turbo S hybrid will debut in late 2025, expected to push close to 700 horsepower
- New T-Hybrid system borrows from the GTS but with more power and stronger electric assist
- Gas-powered Macan successor confirmed for 2028 with new platform, separate from Macan EV
- Porsche plans Varta-supplied cylindrical batteries for future 911 hybrids
- 718 EV twins delayed until after Cayenne EV, now set to arrive in 2027
Porsche Confirms Hybrid 911 Turbo S for 2026 Launch
The 911 lineup is getting its most radical update yet, and Porsche isn’t holding back. During its latest half-year earnings call, the company officially confirmed that the (next-generation 911 Turbo S) will go hybrid. The new model is set to be revealed before the end of 2025 and will enter production in 2026.
According to CEO Oliver Blume, the Turbo S will follow the 992.2 facelift path but introduce a more aggressive version of the T-Hybrid powertrain already used in the Carrera GTS. In that car, the system combines a 3.0-liter flat-six with an electric turbocharger and a 54-hp electric motor, producing a total of 532 hp. The upcoming Turbo S is expected to push that figure closer to the 700-hp mark — a significant jump from the current 640-hp output.
“We’re creating new derivatives that are not only more efficient, but also a bit quicker,” said Blume during the call.
That likely applies to both the S and the base Turbo variant. Despite the performance boost, the hybrid system will come with added weight. In the GTS, that increase amounted to roughly 103 pounds.
Porsche has already begun integrating Varta-sourced cylindrical batteries in its GTS hybrid system and plans to expand this with help from its newly acquired battery partner, V4Smart (formerly V4Drive GmbH). Production is ramping up at facilities in Ellwangen and Nördlingen, with 375 employees expected to support the hybrid 911 program by year’s end.
Porsche’s Next Gas SUV Will Replace the Macan in 2028
Just when many assumed Porsche was moving on from gasoline crossovers, the company surprised everyone by confirming a new gas-powered SUV to follow the outgoing Macan.
The internal-combustion Macan is still on sale in the U.S. but has already been pulled from the European market. Its electric replacement — the (Macan EV) — launched last year. However, Porsche isn’t quite done with combustion yet. A new compact SUV running on gas is in development and is scheduled for release in 2028.
Blume said this new model will not simply be a continuation of the old Macan but will instead be “differentiated” from the EV version, possibly using a new nameplate. While details are thin, industry expectations suggest it will ride on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), which also underpins the 2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5. That platform supports both a 268-hp turbo-four and a 362-hp turbo V6 — both potential candidates for the upcoming SUV.
This strategy gives Porsche an alternative for buyers who aren’t ready to go fully electric — particularly in regions where EV infrastructure is still developing.
With performance expectations high, the new gas SUV will likely go head-to-head with models like the BMW X3 M, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, and the upcoming Lexus F models, proving Porsche still sees value in combustion platforms.
Electric 718 Twins Pushed Back to 2027
While Porsche’s focus on electrification continues, its roadmap has shifted. The electric successors to the 718 Boxster and Cayman, initially planned to launch ahead of the Cayenne EV, are now delayed. The Cayenne EV will be revealed by the end of this year, with production starting in 2026. The 718 EVs will follow a year later, in 2027.
Production of the current gas-powered 718 models ends this October. With no plans for a new combustion Cayman or Boxster, the next generation will be fully electric. The shift will also spell the end of the manual gearbox in Porsche’s entry-level sports cars.
Conclusion
Porsche’s latest product roadmap is proof that performance isn’t dying — it’s evolving. The hybrid 911 Turbo S signals a new kind of speed, blending power and electrification without sacrificing heritage. At the same time, the return of a gas-powered Macan successor reminds us that Porsche still understands what many drivers want.
Whether it’s a 700-hp hybrid coupe or a fuel-burning compact SUV, the brand from Zuffenhausen continues to cover both ends of the enthusiast spectrum — and isn’t afraid to zig where others zag.
Source: Porsche H1 2025 earnings call, as reported by Car and Driver
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