# Porsche's Gas-Powered Macan Replacement Spied

> Porsche's new gas-powered Macan replacement hidden under a modified Audi Q5 test mule.
- Title: Porsche's Gas-Powered Macan Replacement Spied · Jalopnik
- Summary: Porsche's new gas-powered Macan replacement hidden under a modified Audi Q5 test mule. Porsche plans to reveal a gas-powered Macan successor in 2028…
- Keywords: porsche, audi, macan, octan, gas-powered, test mule, nürburgring, 2028, 2029, cars, culture, Porsche's
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2287002/porsche-gas-powered-macan-replacement-widebody-audi-q5-test-mule-spied
- Author: Daniel Golson
- Published: 2026-10-14T19:42:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porsche, audi, macan, q5, octan, gas-powered, test mule, nürburgring, 2028, 2029, cars, culture
## Porsche's Gas-Powered Macan Replacement
Porsche is developing a new gas-powered compact SUV to replace its Macan after the first-generation model failed to meet regulations.
## Test Mule Spied at Nürburgring
Spies captured a modified Audi Q5 test mule with custom front end, air intakes, and V6 engine indicators at the Nürburgring.
## Powertrain and Aerodynamics
The mule features V6 engine, quad exhaust tips, and aerodynamic testing with foam pieces for data collection.
## 2028 Launch and Sales Target
Porsche plans to reveal the gas-powered Macan in 2028, targeting sales and profitability by 2029 after series production starts.

> expected to make a noticeable contribution to sales and profitability in 2029 following the ramp-up of series production in 2028
## Key takeaway

Porsche plans to reveal a gas-powered Macan successor in 2028, targeting sales and profits by 2029.