The Ferrari Purosangue is not called an SUV by the Italian prancing horse manufacturer, but simply a 4-seater 4-door model. It is ranked among the most excellent but expensive and unique high-chassis models in the world today.
Let’s find out if this “Italian horse” still retains the Ferrari quality; or is it just a “fake” SUV made by the company and branded to sell for money following the trend.
“Everyone has to make an SUV” – this saying didn’t seem to be true until Ferrari – the famous prancing horse brand from Italy, with its name associated with supercars and high-performance sports cars that dominate the racetrack – finally launched its SUV model under market pressure.
However, the Ferrari Purosangue is not considered an SUV by the Italian car brand. Instead, the “purebred horse” Purosangue is classified by the company as a 4-door, 4-seat car with a higher chassis.
To date, Ferrari Purosangue is the only car of the prancing horse company designed with 4 seats. The two rear doors are designed to open upside down in a clamshell style, similar to super luxury Rolls-Royce models.
In particular, all 4 seats in the car are bucket seats – racing seats designed to hug the body, not the comfortable reclining style like regular cars. In addition, both rows of seats will be equipped with separate control panels.
As usual on other Ferrari models , the Purosangue’s cockpit is centered on the driver’s seat. The D-cut sports steering wheel is integrated with paddle shifters and a series of buttons. Behind the steering wheel is a minimalist parameter screen with a large and clear tachometer – a characteristic of racing cars.
Next to the driver, the passenger in the front seat is also equipped with a separate entertainment screen, designed symmetrically to the driver. A notable difference in the car is that the central entertainment screen has been removed from the dashboard. The central armrest is also integrated with a series of buttons to adjust the operating modes.
Of course, interior materials and finishing quality always meet “Italian horse standards”: high-class and sporty. Customers can also choose some additional options, such as an ultra-light carbon ceiling instead of a panoramic glass ceiling.
The duo of screens in front of the driver and in front of the passenger in the passenger seat are both 10.2 inches in size. The car’s entertainment system is fully integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart connections, but does not come with the ability to display navigation on the ODO screen.
When it comes to Ferrari cars, engine power is a must. The roar of the 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 engine under the hood is truly unparalleled!
It can produce up to 715 horsepower and maximum torque of 716 Nm. Comes with a dual-clutch 8-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive system, helping the driver shoot at a speed of 100 km/h after only 3.2 seconds of stepping on the accelerator when the vehicle is stationary. The car can also reach an electronically limited speed of more than 310 km/h.
In return, this prancing horse “drinks gas like water” with a fuel consumption of about 19.6 L / 100 km when running in the city and 14.7 L / 100 km on the highway. This number is also quite similar to its rival Lamborghini Urus (19.6 L / 100 km – urban roads and 13.8 L / 100 km on the highway).
If in the body, the “heart” that weaves the power of the Ferrari Purosangue is the thunderous V12 engine, then the active suspension system is the part that creates the “soul”, helping it operate like a Ferrari: powerful, but sharp, flexible and extremely stubborn.
After the actual driving experience, Purosangue completely eliminated doubts about a car model that “has the Ferrari stamp but does not have the soul of a thoroughbred racehorse”. In each vehicle, the adaptive suspension system is equipped with 4 electric motors, identifying each factor such as “operating speed, vehicle body tilt, steering wheel steering level… to adjust each spring”. Separate shock absorbers to ensure the horse is always in balance when rolling.
Most noticeable is that in difficult operating situations, the car can automatically lower its height by more than 1 cm to reduce the center of gravity. For that reason, Ferrari does not need to install any balance bars for the Purosangue, but still ensures the famous driving feel.
Along with its superior power and impressive performance, Ferrari also equips the Purosangue with a series of the most advanced driving assistance technologies to ensure safety and avoid accidents. Notable features on the car include: automatic emergency braking, intelligent automatic headlights, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist…
Similar to Porsche or Lamborghini; launching an excellent SUV will not ruin the brand’s reputation, but on the contrary, it can strengthen its position and contribute to the overall success of the brand. Both Cayenne, Urus; or Bentayga, Cullinan have proven that and Purosangue is no exception.
Ferrari Purosangue not only deserves to be on par with the highest performance SUVs in the world today such as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo or “compatriot” Lamborghini Urus. It is also suitable when placed next to the current top pair of super luxury SUVs, Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
Of course, to be able to enjoy the ultimate emotions when turning the steering wheel; At the same time, you can still be served like a king or queen in super luxurious cars; The amount of money that customers have to spend is not small.
Not to mention a series of value-added equipment that users should buy more such as front seat massage, sunshades when using the panoramic sunroof… Every detail will “eat up” quite a bit of the car owner’s wallet.
In return, customers who buy Ferrari Purosangue will enjoy an outstanding warranty policy, including: full warranty and 3-year engine warranty with unlimited driving distance. Especially the free maintenance policy for up to 7 years with no mileage limit.
