Porsche’s incoming seven-seat flagship SUV will now be twinned with the forthcoming Audi Q9 and offered with high-powered V8 and V6 powertrains after the firm cancelled plans to launch it as a bespoke electric car.
The range-topper, described by Porsche as a D-SUV and known internally under the codename K1, will occupy a market position previously not touched by the brand. It is tentatively scheduled for a UK launch in 2028.
The K1 is expected to be offered in a wide range of configurations, including four-, five- and seven-seat layouts. Its size, seating options and technical spec will enable it to challenge the likes of the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS, Autocar has been told.
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