McLaren is no stranger to pushing boundaries in the automotive world, and the digital debut of the McLaren Speedliner hints at the brand’s potential leap into the luxury SUV segment. Joining rivals like the Ferrari Purosangue, Lamborghini Urus, and Aston Martin DBX707, this high-performance SUV concept blends supercar DNA with the family-friendly appeal of premium crossovers.
While rumors of a McLaren SUV have swirled for years, recent reports suggest a possible debut around 2028, shortly after the brand’s anticipated new hypercar. Though McLaren has yet to officially confirm its SUV ambitions, renderings like this one, created by digital artist tedoradze.giorgi, offer a tantalizing glimpse of what could be. Dubbed the Speedliner, this design combines McLaren’s signature styling with a high-riding stance, creating an aesthetic that’s part shooting brake, part supercar, and part luxury crossover.
Visually, the Speedliner rendering retains a distinctly McLaren face, ensuring no mistaking its lineage. It boasts dramatic ground clearance, sleek black cladding around the wheel arches, and a flowing silhouette that bridges the gap between performance and practicality. Whether the Speedliner would stick to McLaren’s iconic V8 powertrains or adopt an EV platform remains a topic of speculation, but enthusiasts are undoubtedly intrigued by the possibility of a gas-powered super SUV.
The crossover segment’s meteoric rise, championed by models like the Purosangue, Urus, and DBX707, has pushed luxury manufacturers to embrace a class once deemed unfit for exotic brands. If McLaren joins the fray, it could inject new life into the market, offering an alternative for customers seeking hypercar performance in a family-friendly package.
Whether or not the Speedliner becomes a reality, one thing is clear: the allure of high-riding, high-performance vehicles shows no signs of slowing down. Would you welcome a McLaren SUV?
Elizabeth Puckett