Hybrid V8 McLaren First SUV (P47) Takes Aim at Purosangue in 2028

McLaren First SUV Confirmed for 2028 with Hybrid V8

The McLaren first SUV is finally taking shape. After McLaren previously confirmed that a more practical four-seat model was coming, a recent report from a dealer meeting has confirmed that the British marque’s first high-rider is indeed on the way. It is squarely aimed at rivals like the Aston Martin DBX, Lamborghini Urus, and the Ferrari Purosangue. We are now getting a glimpse of what to expect ahead of its expected debut in 2028.

Shown to dealers in the UK, the McLaren first SUV—internally known as P47—showcases the automaker’s new design language. It will reportedly feature split headlights without traditional projector housings and an aerodynamic “spine” running along the roof, likely inspired by race car shark fins. At the back, a large diffuser and wing will reinforce the brand’s performance-first approach. Under the sculpted bodywork, the P47 is allegedly powered by a hybrid-assisted V8, mounted low and rearward to preserve the brand’s handling dynamics.

Inside the Dealer Meeting

Dealers who attended the event described the upcoming SUV to Automotive News as “sculpted and muscular,” with a strong visual presence. The side profile apparently mimics a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, though with larger proportions and massive 24-inch wheels. McLaren’s collaboration with Forseven—a recently acquired EV startup—appears to be contributing to the model’s hybrid systems, while Gordon Murray Automotive is also said to be advising on engineering.

The introduction of an SUV marks a major strategic turn for McLaren. Other exotic brands faced similar skepticism before their own SUVs became commercial lifelines. McLaren’s leadership, now under CEO Nick Collins, insists the P47 will maintain the brand’s trademark focus on lightness and dynamic purity despite the format change.

The Road Ahead for McLaren

The McLaren first SUV is just one part of a comprehensive future product plan. According to the AN report, Woking will roll out one new model every year through 2028, starting with the W1 hypercar in 2026.

The following year, 2027, will see the debut of a mid-engine coupe known internally as P34. This model will feature a hybrid V6 positioned between the Artura and 750S, with styling said to reference classic McLarens like the F1. A final-edition 750S, rumored to be called 788HS, is also expected in 2027, featuring a roof scoop and tall rear wing in a 200-unit production run.

McLaren could follow that up in 2028 with a new 2+2 grand tourer to replace the GTS and a W1 Spider. The 750S’s successor, reportedly a rival to the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, may also arrive that same year.

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