About Purosangue
For decades Ferrari insisted it would never build an SUV, and in its own telling it still has not. The Purosangue, revealed in 2022, has four doors, four seats, a raised ride height and all-wheel drive, yet Ferrari describes it as a sports car that happens to carry four adults in comfort. Its name means thoroughbred, and under its long hood sits a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12, a choice that delighted purists and set it apart from the turbocharged V8s of its rivals.
The rear doors are hinged at the back, opening opposite to the fronts, which gives the car a dramatic look and easy access to the rear seats. An active suspension system helps a tall, heavy machine corner with uncanny flatness, and reviewers have been impressed by how much it feels like a Ferrari from behind the wheel. To protect exclusivity, Ferrari capped Purosangue production at a modest share of its total output, which created long waiting lists and strong prices on the used market.
In practice the Purosangue competes with the Lamborghini Urus, the Aston Martin DBX, the Bentley Bentayga and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, with a McLaren SUV on the way. A sharper Handling Speciale version has followed, along with bespoke Tailor Made builds that show how far customers will go to personalize one. It has also become a yardstick for Ferrari pricing: when the electric Luce was priced, commentators were quick to point out that it costs well over $100,000 more.
Coverage here follows reviews and road trips, new versions and special commissions, dealer openings, used prices and recalls, as well as the continuing debate over whether a high-riding four-door belongs in Maranello at all. So far the market has answered that question emphatically, and the Purosangue's success has given Ferrari the confidence to keep pushing its brand into new shapes and new kinds of customers. Rivals have noticed, and the four-door high-performance class is getting more crowded every year.