There has been talk for many years about the SUV model at McLaren, and late last year a car teaser was released that could point to something like that. Months later, it turned out to be an electric off-road vehicle that will never be on sale. However, it looks like McLaren will join Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini.

McLaren has been in a financial crisis for a long time, so the production of SUV models, which are becoming more and more popular, could be the solution. It is the electric off-road car that is proof that McLaren has taken this path in small steps. The electric off-road racing vehicle can provide significant insight into energy management and delivery, and given that the Artura hybrid has been delayed for a long time, this information could be valuable for SUVs in the electric future. The question remains, whether the McLaren SUV will be a hybrid or an all-electric car.

Recently, McLaren got a new director, Michael Leiters. He replaced MIke Flewitt who went to Ferrari late last year. Leiters was involved in the development of the Porsche Cayenne and Macan, so his experience could play a key role.

There is no official information from McLaren about the SUV model, but according to Autocar, the will for such a thing exists. This would bring McLaren closer to the competition by the end of the decade.

Source: Autocar