"Gas-Powered Porsche Macan Replacement Penciled in for 2028, Reveals TDS Report"
In the world of sports cars, there are some exciting developments on the horizon. Here's a brief rundown of the latest news:
Porsche's Electric Macan
Porsche has launched its fully electric Macan lineup, with the introduction of the Macan Electric. The new lineup includes base and high-performance 4S variants. The Macan 4S delivers an impressive 509 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque, thanks to its dual electric motors. The electric Macan achieves 0-60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, preserving Porsche's renowned driving dynamics, despite being heavier than its gas counterpart. However, it's worth noting that this electric Macan offers more power and standard equipment, but it represents a departure from the original gas-powered SUV's lighter feel [1][4].
Porsche's Future Plans for the Macan
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that a replacement for the current Macan lineup, including new internal combustion (ICE) and hybrid compact SUV models, will arrive in 2028. This means that while the electric Macan is currently prominent, Porsche plans to continue offering other powertrain types in the future [3].
Subaru's Electric BRZ
Regarding the Subaru BRZ, there was no direct recent news in the search results about an electric version or updates indicating a switch to electric drive. The BRZ continues to be noted as a sports car, but no confirmed latest info about an EV version appeared [3].
Other Notable News
- Ferrari has not announced any plans for electric sports cars or hybrids directly related to the brand [4].
- Mitsubishi has announced the 2025 Outlander Trail Edition [2].
- The 2025.5 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV is currently being tested for fuel economy during a weekend road trip [5].
TDS: Your Daily Dose of News
The Down Shift (TDS) is a weekday early morning quick-hit news rundown, bringing the latest stories that have been bubbling overnight and in the early am hours. TDS is designed to be tight, light, and right, but not long, heavy, or cumbersome. Headlines in TDS are summarized in a single sentence with a link for more information.
[1] Porsche Macan Electric: First Drive Review
[2] Mitsubishi Announces 2025 Outlander Trail Edition
[3] Search Results for Subaru BRZ Electric
[4] Ferrari CEO on Electric Cars and Hybrid Plans
[5] 2025.5 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid SUV Fuel Economy Test
- In the automotive industry, Porsche has unveiled its electrified Macan lineup, introducing the Macan Electric with base and high-performance 4S variants, offering impressive fuel economy and driving dynamics.
- Despite the launch of the electric Macan, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume revealed future plans for the Macan lineup, including new internal combustion and hybrid compact SUV models scheduled to arrive in 2028.
- Currently, Subaru's popular BRZ sports car doesn't seem to have any imminent switching to electric drive, according to recent industry searches.
- In the realm of business and transportation, other notable news includes Ferrari's absence of announced plans for electric sports cars or hybrids, Mitsubishi's announcement of the 2025 Outlander Trail Edition, and Volvo's testing of the 2025.5 XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV for fuel economy during a weekend road trip.
