After twelve years in production, the first-generation Porsche Macan is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The compact luxury SUV has been built since early 2014, and the final example will roll off the assembly line at Porsche’s Leipzig plant at the end of July. Sales of the gasoline-powered version effectively ended in Europe several years ago due to its non-compliance with the GSR2 cybersecurity regulations, and now production is being discontinued globally.
Earlier this year, Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen Group and former head of Porsche, acknowledged that the company’s decision to phase out a highly profitable combustion-engine model had been a mistake. Porsche had expected customers to transition naturally to the all-electric Macan, but demand failed to develop as anticipated, prompting the company to renew its focus on internal-combustion and hybrid vehicles.
Sales figures illustrate the shift in consumer preferences. Last year, the electric Macan outsold its gasoline-powered predecessor, with 45,367 deliveries compared to 38,961 units. However, the trend reversed in the first half of 2026. Between January and June, Porsche delivered 35,315 Macans worldwide, including 19,695 gasoline-powered models and just 15,620 electric versions.
Ahead of the production shutdown, Porsche has been building inventory of gasoline Macans for the U.S. market. According to company projections, existing stock should be sufficient to satisfy demand until 2027.
