Porsche Confirms a New Combustion SUV for the End of the Decade

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume breaks his silence and announces that the German brand will launch a new gasoline-powered SUV with mild-hybrid technology, defying the full-electric trend.

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has officially confirmed what many enthusiasts had been speculating: the Stuttgart-based automaker won’t abandon combustion engines just yet. Following the discontinuation of the combustion-powered Macan, Porsche is already developing a new SUV featuring combustion and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, expected to debut before the end of the decade.

A New SUV to Define Porsche’s Future Strategy

According to Blume, Porsche is working on a series of independent D-segment SUVs equipped with partially electrified combustion engines. He also revealed that the company will extend its T-Hybrid technology, first introduced in the Porsche 911, to other high-performance models. This innovative system boosts performance while cutting emissions, maintaining the pure driving pleasure that defines Porsche’s DNA. The decision to retain combustion engines is driven by market realities. Sales of fully electric vehicles are progressing more slowly than expected, particularly in key markets such as China and the United States. As Blume explains, “Market shares remain relatively small, and customers still demand combustion and hybrid options.”

A Multi-Energy Strategy to Stay Competitive

Porsche initially planned for 80% of its total sales to be electric by 2030, but those projections are being revised. “We’ve decided to expand our lineup with more combustion and plug-in hybrid models, complementing our electric strategy,” Blume stated. This multi-energy approach allows Porsche to adapt to the different paces of electrification across global markets, without sacrificing profitability or alienating its loyal customer base.

The Electric 718s: Porsche’s Immediate Future

Next in line are the new all-electric Porsche 718 models (Boxster and Cayman), marking the brand’s first sports cars without internal combustion engines. Blume described them as “the project that has personally excited me the most in recent months.” With the motor and batteries positioned centrally, the electric 718s achieve perfect weight distribution, ensuring a pure and lightweight driving experience worthy of the Porsche badge.

Porsche Keeps the Door Open for Combustion Power

Despite its strong commitment to electrification, Porsche isn’t silencing the roar of combustion just yet. Reports suggest that both the Boxster and Cayman will once again offer combustion variants, particularly in their high-performance versions. In doing so, the Stuttgart marque reaffirms that its future will indeed be electric — but never at the expense of its mechanical soul, striking the perfect balance between innovation, tradition, and emotion.