Porsche has used their third quarter earnings call to reveal time is almost up for three different vehicles including the current gas-powered Macan. This is worth noting as the crossover is the brand’s most popular vehicle as 64,783 units have been delivered in the first nine months of the year.

During the call, Finance and IT Board Member Dr. Jochen Breckner said the current internal combustion Macan will continue production “well into 2026,” and that it will remain on sale throughout that year, “and in some markets even in 2027 based on final stocking that we will do.”]

Breckner clarified that the exact production end date hasn’t been determined, though it’s expected to occur “more or less in the middle of 2026.” He added, “As I’ve said, customers will get their cars also throughout 2026 and some even in 2027.”

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It appears that the company will stockpile vehicles in important markets to help buy time until the redesigned crossover arrives. Speaking of which, the second-generation Macan will be offered with conventional and plug-in hybrid powertrains. They will be sold alongside the current Macan Electric.

Previous reports have suggested the upcoming model will be based on the Audi Q5 and spy photographers caught an early development prototype being tested by Porsche earlier this year.

The move makes sense as the brand is throttling back their EV push as part of a product realignment that will see “additional models featuring combustion and plug-in-hybrid powertrains.”

As Breckner noted, “Starting in 2028, a more balanced drivetrain offering will further strengthen our market position and support sustainable long-term growth.”

This effort will be supported by ICE-powered versions of the redesigned 718 as well as the next Macan, which is apparently being referred to as the “B-SUV.” Furthermore, Porsche’s flagship SUV has abandoned electric power and will instead offer gas and plug-in hybrid options.

Getting back to the 718, the current Boxster and Cayman are quickly approaching the end of the line. Production wraps up later this month and Breckner said “we are producing the very last cars these days.”

However, the automaker will still have a handful of models in inventory to help tide things over until the next-generation sports car arrives.

Porsche Is Having A Terrible Year

As for the financials, they weren’t pretty despite record deliveries in the United States. Through the first nine months of the year, Porsche’s operating profit plummeted from over €4 ($4.6) billion in 2025 to a mere €40 ($46) million this time around.

The company blamed the massive drop on a variety of factors including their product realignment strategy, challenging market conditions in China, and “one-off effects” relating to battery activities. Tariffs also played a role and it sounds like they’ll cost the company around €700 ($814) million this year alone.

To help offset the impact of tariffs, Porsche will “further strengthen” their pricing position throughout 2025 and 2026. The company has also increased prices to keep their margins at a “decent level.”

Despite the grim headline numbers, Porsche highlighted that automotive net cash flow increased from €1.24 billion ($1.44 billion) to €1.34 billion ($1.56 billion). The company said this “demonstrates the resilience of the business operations and shows that Porsche is performing robustly even under challenging conditions.”

Porsche Q3 Overview

Porsche may be scaling back its goal of making 80 percent of its lineup electric by 2030, but it’s hardly abandoning the charge. Instead, the brand is instead refining its approach, making sure its EV range mirrors the diversity of its combustion models, borrowing some of those familiar gas-era badges for the transition.

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Now, after the base Macan Electric, the 4, the 4S, and the Turbo, it’s the GTS’s turn to join the grid. True to form, the GTS carries a more driver-focused brief, mixing sharper handling and distinct visual cues while sitting just beneath the Turbo in outright power.

What Sets It Apart?

From the outside, the GTS takes its front bumper from the Turbo, then adds black trim to the lower intakes and matching accents around the side inlets, complemented by tinted LED Matrix headlights.

A subtle set of updates follows: sharper side skirts, a bespoke rear diffuser, and a lip extension on the active rear spoiler, all finished in black.

The SUV stands on 21-inch Anthracite Gray alloys, with 22-inch RS Spyder Design wheels available for those who prefer more presence. Porsche’s paint catalog includes 15 standard and optional hues, among them Chalk, Carmine Red, and Lugano Blue, plus an additional 60 shades through Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.

The more aggressive front and rear fascias of the GTS are part of the Sport Design Package that will become available in all trims of the Macan Electric starting summer 2026. Even so, those versions will not get the GTS-specific contrasting black accents.

Inside, the cabin is upholstered in Race-Tex and black leather. Furthermore, buyers have the option to match the interior stitching to the exterior color if they chose one of the Carmine Red, Slate Gray Neo, and Lugano Blue shades. Finally, the GTS logo is present on the steering wheel, the adaptive 18-way Sport Seats, and the graphics of the digital cockpit.

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As with all 2026 MY versions of the Macan Electric, the GTS benefits from a bunch of upgrades including a digital key, new Park Assist functions, an AI-assisted Voice Pilot, improved in-car gaming options, and an increased towing capacity of 5,500 pounds (2,495 kg).

How Fast Is It?

In terms of power, the GTS slots right between the 4S and the Turbo trims of the Macan Electric. The dual-motor setup produces 509 hp (380 kW / 517 PS) in standard form and up to 563 hp (420 kW / 571 PS) with 704 ft-lbs (955 Nm) of torque in Overboost mode. This output comes from sharing the Turbo’s rear electric motor and transmission ratio.

With Launch Control engaged, 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) arrives in 3.6 seconds, just half a second behind the Turbo. Top speed reaches 155 mph (250 km/h). Porsche says the electric GTS can cover a quarter mile in 12 seconds flat, trailing the Turbo by six-tenths.

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Rear wheel steering remains optional, but the GTS comes standard with a limited slip differential at the rear, the Sport Chrono Package, and the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus system.

More importantly, the GTS’s air suspension receives its own calibration, with distinct damper and roll bar tuning and a lower stance. It also introduces two exclusive sound profiles tied to the Sport and Sport Plus drive modes.

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As with the rest of the lineup, the SUV gets a 100 kWh battery pack and can complete a 10-80% charge in 21 minutes when connected to a “fast” station. Furthermore, the Taycan-sourced Track Endurance Mode cools down the battery, allowing “noticeably” longer spirited drives.

Pricing And Availability

The 2026 Macan GTS Electric is open for orders now, with first deliveries slated for spring. Pricing starts at $103,000, or around $6,500 less than the range-topping Turbo Electric, yet nearly $10,000 more than the gas-powered Macan GTS.