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In McLaren’s sometimes bewildering range of supercars, the Artura is at least fairly easy to understand. It serves as the brand’s entry point, taking over from older models like the 540C and 570S, and it’s one of a new generation of plug-in hybrid supercars too, helping, ever so slightly, to reduce this 200mph car’s environmental impact.
Launched in 2022 after a slight delay, the Artura is spectacular to drive and pretty good to look at too. A slightly shaky reputation for reliability is one of the downsides, but go into it with open eyes and the Artura is a fantastic driver’s car that also happens to be easy-going in everyday use.
On the used market, most of the Artura’s rivals are other McLarens, but you’ll also find Lamborghini Huracans, high-end Porsche 911s, and several generations of mid-engined Ferrari in the Artura’s orbit - all of which offer their own distinctive look and feel.
If you want the latest example of what McLaren’s engineers are capable of, then the Artura is that car. It takes over from the 570S as the entry point to the firm’s range of supercars, but trades the old V8 for a V6 petrol plug-in hybrid setup that means the Artura is one of a handful of supercars that can creep around silently, and emissions-free.
It won’t do that for too long of course, but the 19 miles McLaren claims, and the combined economy of more than 60mpg on a full battery, go towards making the Artura one of those supercars you could consider regularly commuting in.
That the Artura is also very easy-going at normal, everyday speeds helps here - like all McLarens, visibility is fantastic, helping the car feel smaller and narrower than it is, the drivetrain is smooth, the ride supple, the dual-clutch gearbox nearly seamless, and the steering is still among the most natural-feeling and full of feedback you’ll find.
When you want to let loose it’s also wickedly fast, and undoubtedly looks special too whether you’re inside or out - so don’t assume easy to drive means dull. What might get tiring though is McLaren’s somewhat dubious reliability record, so an aftermarket warranty may be a good idea.
On paper, the Ferrari 296 GTB is closest to the Artura, as Ferrari’s own V6 supercar, but it’s more expensive when brand new and that carries over to pre-owned models too. The older F8, 488 and 458 are more closely aligned though, as are McLaren’s own previous models. For aural drama meanwhile, the V10-powered Lamborghini Huracan is hard to beat.
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There’s only one, which keeps things nice and simple. That should leave you more time to narrow down simpler things like colour and interior trim finishes, though with relatively few Arturas currently on the market, you may be waiting a while to find a pre-owned car that suits you perfectly. As we note below, keep an eye out for some of the option packs though - the Practicality Pack makes a big difference if you intend on parking anywhere that might be a bit of a squeeze.
There’s just one Artura trim level, but like many supercar manufacturers, McLaren is only too happy to improve the car’s specification with a huge range of options. As a result, you’ll find that pre-owned examples can be quite different despite external similarities, particularly when it comes to interior trim options and technological features. Keep an eye out for any car featuring the no-cost Practicality Pack - it comes with parking sensors, a rear-view camera, and a nose lift, which are all pretty much essential for day to day driving in a supercar like this.
The McLaren Artura’s dimensions are:
The McLaren Artura’s boot size is:
Remarkably low CO2 figures mean the Artura doesn’t cost much to tax when the car is brand new, and while its supercar pricing means it attracts a VED surcharge in years two to six, the £560 you’ll pay each year is still ten quid cheaper than that of a purely petrol supercar (and likely a fraction of some of the car’s other running costs).
McLaren doesn’t list an insurance group rating for the Artura, but expect it to sit in the very top group 50, which is where you’ll find other supercars, exotics and other expensive vehicles. As ever, we’d recommend speaking to a broker to find a competitive insurance quote.