Porsche's New 7-Seat K1 SUV: V8 Power Replaces EV-Only Plan

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27/02/2026

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What is the new Porsche K1?

Porsche will add a full size luxury SUV called the K1 to its range. The vehicle seats seven and sits above the Cayenne in size and status. Porsche staff refer to it by the project name K1. It targets the same buyers who choose the BMW X7 or Mercedes Benz GLS. Buyers will select four, five or seven seat versions so the model suits families in the United States, China plus the Middle East.

Why did Porsche cancel the original electric only plan?

Porsche first intended to sell the K1 only with battery power. Rising costs for new electric platforms, weaker sales of electric cars like the Taycan and setbacks in the electric platform's development forced a change. Management chose a platform that also accepts petrol engines so the project stays profitable and matches present demand.

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What engines will the K1 offer?

The launch range uses strong petrol motors - the core choices are a twin turbo 4.0-litre V8 but also a twin turbo 3.0-litre V6, both tuned to deliver between roughly 348 and 730 horsepower, levels already seen in the Cayenne. A new plug in hybrid system will join the line up, giving drivers both high output and lower fuel use.

How is the K1 related to other Volkswagen Group models?

The K1 uses the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) structure from the Volkswagen Group. The same base will underpin the future Audi Q9 - the two SUVs share core engineering. Platform sharing controls research and factory costs. The PPC layout accepts large six- as well as eight cylinder engines, which supports Porsche's performance targets for the K1.

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When will the K1 be available?

Porsche plans to bring petrol and plug in hybrid K1 models to the UK around 2028. A battery only edition remains on the product map for a later phase. The Volkswagen Group factory in Bratislava, Slovakia, will build the vehicle.

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