{"id":2966,"date":"2025-09-24T10:12:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T00:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2966"},"modified":"2025-09-22T16:08:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T06:08:46","slug":"review-2025-mclaren-artura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mclaren-artura\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 MCLAREN Artura"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 MCLAREN Artura<\/strong> lands in Australia with a clearer purpose than ever. It is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid supercar that now feels properly finished, with more power than before and small but meaningful tweaks to the way it shifts, steers and sounds. Think of it as McLaren\u2019s cleanest line drawing: V6 twin-turbo, compact e-motor, lightweight carbon structure, and a cabin that is easier to live with than the brand\u2019s old rock-hard specials. It is fast in the ruthless way supercars should be, yet it can slip through city streets in near-silence when you want it to.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros<\/h4>\n
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  • Blistering pace with a usable EV mode<\/li>\n
  • Sharper shifts and damper response in 2025 tune<\/li>\n
  • Everyday drivability, decent visibility, neat ergonomics<\/li>\n
  • Strong cabin tech and a quality audio option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Cons<\/h4>\n
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    • Options list can get silly on price<\/li>\n
    • Real-world fuel use balloons with spirited driving<\/li>\n
    • Limited storage and a tight step-in over the sill<\/li>\n
    • No ANCAP score, and some driver aids still optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

      Australian pricing is $477,310 plus on-roads for the 2025 MCLAREN Artura Coupe<\/strong> and $525,010 plus on-roads for the Spider<\/strong>. That is the official, confirmed range for the updated line-up here.<\/p>\n

      Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

      The headline changes for 2025 give the Artura<\/strong> real polish. Power rises to 515 kW and 720 Nm, with a claimed 0-100 km\/h in 3.0 seconds and 0-200 km\/h in about 8.3-8.4 seconds. McLaren also quickened the gearbox with a new pre-fill function and made the adaptive dampers respond faster, which you feel as cleaner, crisper shifts and better body control over mid-corner bumps. Top speed remains 330 km\/h, which is very much an academic number on Australian roads, but it tells you how serious the hardware is.<\/p>\n

      Inside, the 2025 MCLAREN Artura interior<\/strong> is calmer than the brand\u2019s old techno-maze. Toggle-style drive controllers move with the column, the infotainment is straightforward, and there is now an available wireless phone charger that actually holds your phone on a spirited drive. If you value sound almost as much as speed, the Bowers & Wilkins audio upgrade is the one to tick.<\/p>\n

      Safety<\/h2>\n

      The big Australian story is safety compliance. From 1 March 2025, AEB is mandatory here, which wiped out several McLarens. The Artura<\/strong> stays because it has Autonomous Emergency Braking<\/strong> as standard, with a suite that can include adaptive cruise, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic detection. That brings genuine day-to-day confidence without turning the car into a nanny.<\/p>\n

      Running Costs<\/h2>\n

      Official combined consumption is 4.8 L\/100 km<\/strong> and the 2025 MCLAREN Artura fuel economy<\/strong> claim pairs with a 33 km electric range<\/strong> from its 7.4 kWh battery. In the real world you will only see that number with frequent charging and a gentle right foot, but the EV creep through town is addictive. Expect roughly 2.5 hours to 80 percent<\/strong> on a typical AC wallbox, and you can also top up on the move with the engine\u2019s charge mode. McLaren backs the car in Australia with 5-year vehicle warranty<\/strong>, 3 years of scheduled servicing<\/strong>, and 6 years\/75,000 km<\/strong> on the battery. Tyres and insurance are still supercar-grade expenses, so budget accordingly.<\/p>\n

      Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

      Ferrari\u2019s 296 GTS<\/strong> is the loud neighbour here, and it is dearer by about $140,000<\/strong> while also being ferociously quick. Lamborghini\u2019s Hurac\u00e1n<\/strong> successor and Maserati\u2019s MC20<\/strong> sit close on drama and theatre, yet neither mixes plug-in silence with McLaren\u2019s low-effort steering feel quite like this. If you want \u201cdailyable\u201d plus genuinely thrilling, the Artura<\/strong> now hits the bullseye that used to belong to the 911 Turbo crowd, only with a cleaner conscience.<\/p>\n

      2025 McLaren Artura Spider: Price & Specs, Design, Interior and Road Test<\/h2>\n