A New Era in Supercars: The 2025 McLaren Artura
It’s no secret that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have grown in popularity over the past couple of years. Their flexibility offers the convenience of internal combustion as well as the ability to put in an average day’s driving without it. After all, any amount of electric-only propulsion not only cuts down on tailpipe emissions but also money spent at the pump.
Trickle-Down Lineage: The 2025 McLaren Artura
The 2025 McLaren Artura is the Woking, UK-based company’s latest entry-level supercar that’s replaced its former 570S. Starting at just over $254,000, this hybrid-electrified supercar may be one of the most versatile, daily-driver-friendly, and thrilling of its kind ever. It’s hard to not compare the 2025 McLaren Artura to its direct ancestor: the legendary P1 hypercar.
But 10 years later, trickle-down tech has made the Artura a downright bargain. At less than a quarter of the P1’s original $1.5 million sticker, it reaches as many as 19 miles of electric-only range, hits 60mph in 2.6 seconds, goes from zero to 100mph in 5.5 seconds, and will achieve a top speed of 205mph. These are all within range of the P1’s performance figures, but it does so making 690 horsepower and with a similar 3,300 or so pounds curb weight.
Advanced Powertrain: Electric Motor & Turbocharged Engine
The McLaren Artura features an advanced powertrain that combines a high-performance electric motor with a turbocharged engine. The electric motor is capable of producing up to 201 horsepower on its own, and it’s integrated into the transmission to provide seamless acceleration. The turbocharged engine adds another 489 horsepower, making a combined total of 690 horsepower.
Driving Experience: Thrilling & Thrifty
The McLaren Artura is phenomenal to drive. It launches quite aggressively, making its sub-six-second zero to 100mph time quite believable. From there, the Artura displayed seamless, uninterrupted high-speed confidence. Two hundred thirty-five front and 295 rear 19-inch Pirelli P Zero Corsa Summer tires made the most of its finely tuned chassis, possessing immense cornering grip and stability.
Driver Assistance Systems: ADAS
The McLaren Artura features a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) designed to enhance safety and convenience. The system includes radar cruise control, lane departure warning, and adaptive headlights. The radar cruise control performed admirably in stop-and-go highway traffic, particularly under full battery power.
Fuel Economy: Efficient & Quiet
One of the most impressive features of the McLaren Artura is its fuel economy. On a recent test drive, a total trip economy of 26.1mpg was achieved, with an entire trip back down into the Los Angeles basin spent with the engine off. This is no small feat for a high-performance supercar.
Conclusion: A High-Performance Machine With Personality
The 2025 McLaren Artura may be a quarter-million-dollar supercar, but it’s quite possible to tool around town like any more everyday PHEV, like the Toyota Prius Prime. The same equipment integrated into its powertrain to boost fuel economy also boosts its performance and driving experience to breathtaking levels.
On top of it all, it’s a nicely equipped luxury experience featuring a suite of modern ADAS. For anyone after a high-performance machine with all the personality, that’s also as big on versatility and livability as it is on nonstop thrills, McLaren’s latest entry-level offering is hard to disagree with.
Rating: 10/10
The McLaren Artura is an exceptional vehicle that combines performance, luxury, and convenience in one package. Its advanced powertrain, impressive driving dynamics, and efficient fuel economy make it a top choice for anyone looking for a high-performance supercar.
Specifications:
- Power: 690 horsepower
- Torque: 530 lb-ft
- Electric Motor: Up to 201 horsepower
- Turbocharged Engine: 489 horsepower
- Curb Weight: Approximately 3,300 pounds
- Fuel Economy: Up to 26.1mpg
- Top Speed: 205mph
Price: Starting at just over $254,000