Porsche will conclude production of the petrol-powered Macan at the end of July, marking the end of one of its most popular models two years before the arrival of its next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) successor.

This decision follows Porsche’s admission that it underestimated the sustained demand for the 11-year-old SUV. The brand had initially anticipated that customers would seamlessly transition to the all-new Macan Electric.

In an earlier interview with Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume conceded that Porsche had “misjudged” the market response to the Macan, explaining that the company’s product planning was based on conditions that have since evolved.

Recent global sales data highlight the extent of this miscalculation. In the first half of 2026, Porsche delivered 35,315 Macans worldwide — of which 19,695 were petrol-powered and 15,620 were electric.

When the Macan Electric was being planned, Porsche expected it to smoothly replace the ICE Macan without affecting overall sales. However, slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand across several major markets has led the company to rethink its approach.

This situation has resulted in an unusual scenario where one of Porsche’s most successful models will exit global production before its direct replacement — internally known as the M1 and sharing close ties with the upcoming Audi Q5 — is fully developed.

Since its debut in 2014, the Macan has played a crucial role in Porsche’s global growth. Along with the larger Cayenne, it significantly reshaped the brand’s sales mix and profitability, becoming one of its top-selling models in Europe, North America, and China. Its temporary absence leaves a notable gap in Porsche’s portfolio at a time when the demand for premium ICE SUVs remains robust.

The discontinuation of the petrol Macan has been implemented in phases. Porsche first halted sales in the European Union after deciding not to upgrade the model to meet the latest General Safety Regulations (GSR2).

Complying with GSR2’s cybersecurity standards would have required a major overhaul of the SUV’s ageing electronic systems, a costly investment that Porsche determined would not be commercially viable.

The production halt this month extends that earlier EU decision to all remaining global markets.

To mitigate the impact on sales, Porsche has produced additional units of the ICE Macan. These extra stocks are expected to sustain availability in key markets, including the United States — Porsche’s largest — well into 2027, helping to bridge the gap until the next-generation petrol Macan makes its debut.