A New Breed: Ferrari’s Purosangue Sets a New Standard for Super SUVs

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Our The 2024 Ferrari Purosangue Review: 

• "Setting off in the Purosangue for the first time feels, above all else, familiar. You grip a flat-bottomed wheel straight out of a 296 GTB and glance at the digital instrument cluster introduced in the SF90 Stradale."

• “The 2024 Ferrari Purosangue takes a different approach. It rides on an all-new platform built just for it, adopting a front-mid engine layout. It employs a dual-clutch transaxle in the rear for better weight distribution, all-wheel drive, and all-wheel steering. However, its defining feature is the naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 nestled beneath its front-hinged hood."
• "Step inside, and the Ferrari Purosangue greets you with a cabin that’s sporty but effortlessly elegant and arguably the best in the segment from a design point of view. Like the GTC4Lusso, there’s seating for four, with each leather-wrapped chair curving around you almost like the mild bucket seat."
• "Unlike the rest of the super SUV space, Maranello isn’t looking to sell as many as possible, capping its production at fewer than 3,000 units annually, or less than 20 percent of its total output. It was never meant as a volume play, and it’s all the better for it... It doesn’t follow established formulas, from engine layout to cylinder count and bespoke platform."
• “From big and small details, the Purosangue feels like a Ferrari first and an SUV second. It’s arguably the first super SUV that feels like a proper exotic. And while achieving this persona requires some concessions, they don’t detract from what makes Maranello’s first take on the type so special. The Purosangue isn’t just another super SUV. It defines the segment.”

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How the Purosangue Defines The Segment.

The Ferrari Purosangue boldly redefines the super SUV segment by embracing Ferrari's racing DNA within an SUV framework, breaking away from the formulas used by its competitors. Rather than adapting an existing platform, Ferrari developed a bespoke architecture for the Purosangue, incorporating a front-mid engine layout powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12—an engineering choice that’s both rare and ambitious. Unlike turbocharged or hybrid setups common among super SUVs, Ferrari’s V12 delivers an unparalleled, high-revving experience, while the front-mid positioning and rear dual-clutch transaxle ensure precise weight distribution for superior handling.

The Purosangue’s advanced active suspension, developed with Multimatic, is a technological marvel that allows each wheel to respond independently to road conditions and driver inputs. This active spool valve system not only enhances cornering and straight-line stability but also maintains a level of comfort that’s atypical for high-performance SUVs. The vehicle's unique proportions, with a low, sloping roofline and sculpted aluminum chassis, give it an aesthetic closer to a Ferrari GT than a traditional SUV, reinforcing Ferrari’s distinctive design language.

Inside, the Purosangue’s cabin captures Ferrari’s commitment to luxury and innovation. The four-seat configuration, with leather-wrapped bucket-style seating, merges elegance with a sporty edge. Each seat is crafted to provide both comfort and support, with a dual-screen layout that immerses the driver and passenger in a high-tech, race-inspired environment. Although this SUV comes with some practical concessions like modest cargo space, its form-over-function approach underscores Ferrari’s dedication to remaining true to its exotic heritage.

With production limited to under 3,000 units per year, the Purosangue is designed not for mass appeal but as a statement of Ferrari’s prowess and exclusivity. By redefining the segment with this unique blend of exotic car performance, bespoke engineering, and advanced technology, the Purosangue is a Ferrari first and an SUV second—making it the first super SUV that feels genuinely like an exotic, and in many ways, the vehicle that truly sets a new standard for high-performance luxury SUVs.

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