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Launch control engaged.
Left foot on the brake… right foot on the accelerator…
Launch activated.
And just like that—the Ferrari Purosangue catapults forward, hitting 0–100 km/h in a claimed 3.3 seconds, though our real-world run clocks around 4.4 seconds.
What you're looking at is not just another performance SUV. This is the Ferrari Purosangue—Ferrari’s first-ever four-door, four-seat model in its storied history. And it’s every bit as dramatic, emotional, and unapologetic as a Ferrari should be.
⭐ The Name: A Tribute to Ferrari’s Bloodline :
“Purosangue” literally translates to pure blood.
The name comes from a breed of horses known for speed, power, and elegance—perfect symbolism for Ferrari’s first true family performance machine.
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🔑 A Key That Feels Familiar :
The key fob is the same as the Ferrari Roma—simple, elegant, and wearing the prancing horse with pride. Unlock and lock buttons sit subtly on the sides, and the press-vehicle identifier sticker reminds you this is no ordinary car—it’s a rolling piece of Italian theatre.
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🔥 The Heart: A Naturally Aspirated V12 :
Open the hood and the magic begins.
Ferrari has mounted the massive 6.5-litre V12 behind the front axle, making this a front-mid-engine layout. Two cylinders practically sit where the driver’s feet are—this is how deeply the engine intrudes into the cabin for ideal weight distribution.
No turbochargers
No hybrid system
No electrification of any kind
Just a pure, naturally aspirated V12—something becoming extinct in today’s automotive world.
The result? A soundtrack and throttle response that simply don't exist anywhere else. Ferrari even added insulation around the bay (a rare move), though they hardly needed to… every owner wants to hear that V12 roar.
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🦅 Design: A Sculpted Beast With Aero Wizardry :
The Purosangue’s design blends aggression with elegance. At nearly 5 meters long and riding on an over-3-meter wheelbase, it doesn't look like a traditional SUV—and that’s intentional.
Key Exterior Highlights:
Active aero ducts channel air through the body
Carbon-fibre wheel arch surrounds
255/35 R22 front & massive 315/30 R23 rear tyres
Carbon ceramic brakes for monumental stopping power
Roma-inspired LED DRLs and tail lamps
The LED DRLs, headlamp positioning, and smooth surfaces provide the modern Ferrari signature. Even the rear glass is shaped to eliminate the need for a rear wiper.
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🚪 Ferrari’s First Four-Door: And It’s Pure Drama :
Press a button, and the rear coach doors (rear-hinged, suicide-style doors) open electrically. The result is dramatic and completely Ferrari—functional yet theatrical.
Inside, the Purosangue seats four, with individually sculpted rear buckets separated by a centre console. Quality is simply breathtaking.
Rear Seat Highlights:
Premium materials and sculpted leather
Independent climate control
Seat heating (and in some markets, cooling)
Large panoramic glass roof with electrochromic dimming
USB-C ports, cup holders, and subtle ambient lighting
Space is surprisingly good—legroom and knee room are solid, though under-thigh support could be better.
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🎛️ The Cabin: A High-Tech Minimalist Ferrari :
Step into the driver’s seat, and you’re greeted by a cabin that feels futuristic yet unmistakably Ferrari.
Interior Features:
No central infotainment screen
16-inch driver display
10-inch passenger touchscreen
Haptic controls everywhere
Electric steering adjustment
Auto-dimming digital rear-view mirror
Wireless charging pad
Ferrari’s signature Manettino drive-mode selector
Massive carbon-fibre paddle shifters
Heads-Up Display
Premium Burmester audio
The absence of a centre display is a bold move—everything is accessed through the steering’s haptic pads or the passenger screen. Beautiful? Yes. Easy to use? No. Ferrari chose drama over practicality—as expected.
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🎒 Boot Space & Practicality :
The Purosangue offers 473 litres of boot space.
Rear seats fold electrically (slowly, but elegantly), allowing you to convert it into a two-seat grand tourer if needed.
Ferrari being Ferrari, some things remain manually operated—like the luggage cover. At this price, it feels a bit odd, but again… Italian charm outweighs logic.
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🏎️ Driving Experience: The Pure-Blood Ferrari Way :
Sit down, tap the Start button, and the V12 awakens in a deep, iconic growl.
Launch control requires:
1. Manual mode
2. Engage launch via dedicated control
3. Left foot on brake
4. Right foot full throttle
And then… it unleashes everything.
The Purosangue is unbelievably quick, yet graceful. The steering is razor sharp, body roll is nearly nonexistent thanks to Ferrari’s active suspension, and the V12 soundtrack… well, that alone justifies the existence of this masterpiece.
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🎤 Final Verdict: A Ferrari Like No Other :
The Ferrari Purosangue is not an SUV trying to be a Ferrari.
It’s a Ferrari that just happens to have four doors and space for the family.
From its naturally aspirated V12 to its dramatic doors, from its futuristic cabin to its breathtaking performance, this is one of the most emotional vehicles Ferrari has ever made.
It’s impractical in places, complicated in others, and unapologetically dramatic throughout.
Exactly what a Ferrari should be.