Ferrari Purosangue DRIVEN: Worth £400k? | Top Gear
So then, the Purosangue. In literal terms 'pureblood'. There's a V12 up front and all-wheel drive, but more importantly, four doors and four seats. Controversial. There's also a hatch and a decent enough boot, Ferrari even has plans for ski and bike carriers - carbon fibre and fabulously expensive, obviously - and the sense that if practicality had been skinned down to the bare essentials in favour of Ferrari-ness, you'd be looking at it.
The 6.5-litre V12 produces 715bhp, enough to launch the Purosangue from 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds. Sprightly... But how does it fare on Italy's snow covered mountain roads? Top Gear Magazine's Associate Editor, Tom Ford, finds out.
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00:00 Intro
02:04 The Ferrari Purosangue
04:13 The Interior and Gadgets
08:59 The Boot
10:00 How it Drives
15:12 Conclusion
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What do you think, is it worth the price tag?
As there is nothing else in this league, I suppose so.......
Not even close.
No
No but people will buy it in the thousands so its ok
If I had 400k to spend on a car, would I buy one? No. Will Ferrari be able to sell enough of these to make a positive dent in their end of year profits? Almost certainly yes.
I thought they were going to use the 3.9 litre V8. The fact that they jammed the V12 in there is just classic Ferrari. Fantastic.
There’s rumors of them using that engine for “lesser” models, kinda like what they did for the Lusso
I honestly was convinced at the start they put a turbo hybrid V6 from the 296, which also sounds great. I could not believe that what I was hearing was a magnificent v12 from the 812 and GT4 Lusso!
Only the first 1000 Purosangues got the V12, and they're already sold out. Every subsequent Purosangue will likely have a hybrid with more HP.
Ferrari was smart because they knew purists would hate a SUV/crossover Ferrari, but shove a V12 in there and people get starry-eyed.
Looks like a fancy running shoe.
Superb video, Tom. More of this, please. The 6.5L V12 engine, really amazing ️ great work .
Saturday evening 9pm watching this brilliant review! Who is this guy and why is he not a presenter on the show. Straight forward no nonsense report. This is the type of presenter Top Gear needs to bring back the car lovers to the Tv show! 🎉
Gtc4lusso owner here, I see peoples not seeing really weak parts in car, just Google PTU FERRARI, this is 4RM front gearbox which will get broked after 10-20k miles, and it costs 30k$, so funny because ferrari using this since 2011 and didn't even fixed weak parts. So this is just beautiful design with very big problems in future, I can not recommend to use this daily drive or do drift.
So its a classic italian. Looks great, mechanically terrible.
Well if you’re able to spend 20k miles with a FERRARI, then you won’t mind spending 30k on a repair at all IMO… 😂
@@mihail8 idiot, this mean part is weak, here not about spending, transmission - your safety on road
Where's the beautiful design lol? All I see is an overpriced mazda mx-30...
@@VladoooThe not the best ferrari design i've ever seen but definetely better than audi urus
THIS makes me so happy. I worked on the project as a vehicle dev. engineer (oh, the endless nights testing this thing!) and grew up in THESE exact mountains. Seeing the shots of a car that I spent time on, and in my beloved mountains around Madonna di Campiglio... I'm just so happy. What a great accomplishment this car is. in every single way.
Thank you for your hard work.
What an absolute gem of an experience, realize how special it is, cheers mate.
Which part of the development were you a part of! This is awesome
Best SUV I’ve ever seen (mostly because it isn’t really an SUV)
Not gonna lie, I had my doubts about its fruition but it's brilliant. Thank you
Really enjoyed this guy’s review. Naturalistic on camera, honest, not trying to be too funny… Good stuff
Tom Ford has been familiar to british TV audiences for years through Fifth Gear. Wookie ain't a rookie.
@@anony3615 I doubt anyone who can afford to buy these are 'suckers'.
@@anony3615 Your soul is dead.
A bit too effeminate for me.
@@JamesSmith-qs4hx you’re such a weirdo mate
The writing on the script is exquisite. It answers all the right questions. Well done.
Actually way cooler and nicer and faster than I thought it’d be… I like it all except for the interior panels/tools as you stated - like what if it broke and wouldn’t come up you just have no air control lol!? Really weird looking but it grew on my throughout the video - if it had different wheels it’d be better. And that soundddd 🤤
what if your ac broke, what if literally any of the single failure systems in a car broke. I think it will be just fine
Regarding the "no sat nav" situation, I agree with Ferrari on that one: nothing they come out with will ever be as good as an up-to-date iOS or Android device. But really wish the map apps would pre-emptively cache the data on its own when it knows you're not local.
Google maps gives you the option to download a relatively large area to your phone ahead of time. It won't have live traffic data but does have all the other information. A nice feature when you know you will be out of service. It also saves data costs if your plan has limits on data,
@will cogan took the words right out of my mouth
@@willcolgan8798 The problem with the way Google Maps does it is while you do have the map data, you CANNOT reroute or get the route again if its lost while you are in an area without data. Had this happen multiple times on road trips where we hit area's without service, and for some reason the map app needed to reroute. It starts saying "rerouting" then just goes to 'something went wrong' and kills the route entirely.
@@willcolgan8798I do that when I am going international.
@@anony3615 Your soul is dead.
I actually really like how the Purosangue looks. It just looks more elegant and less fussy than the Urus.
@@anony3615 Almost all of the most valuable and desirable cars have an exhaust lol And there is a massive market for them.
@@EmoBirb I don’t think you got what he meant
you have no clue
I hate Urus. Feels like it was made for rich kids with the aggressive Transformer look ready for an intergalactic battle. Purosangue is more suitable to matured, successful gentlemen who love speed
Lamborghini should've made a follow-up to the Lmp002 instead of the Urus. I would like to see a Lamborghini version of a Ford Raptor.
Beautiful car and concept indeed. I hope the build quality and the serviceability overall has improved as well.
YOU WILL keep hope 4 it LOLOL
@@indomitablereasoning2875 i think the interior is pretty bad
This is probably the best KZhead video Top Gear has ever uploaded. Great review
Watching this at a Bus Stop waiting for a bus after doing a 12 hour work shift wishing I could afford to buy and run a Car!!! 😔😞😭
One day
Only way that will happen is if you stop working for someone else
🤣🤣🤣🤣💀
Baby steps mate, save your money and invest wisely, work your hardest everyday and always keep your eye on your next move
@@freddiejones4598 what? Most people that own cars work for other people. There’s no shame in that.
Wow, Tom, haven't seen you in ages. It's a shame because you're so nicely on the subject, so well spoken... Really an honest pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the review!
thank you!
He has been too busy out driving 🚗
I was upset when they stopped the GTC4 Lusso. I see this as more of a successor to that and raised up a bit with 2 more doors. I love it!!!
That along with the FF were the pinnacle.
Ferrari hit the point. Really amazing look and thanks for the natural V12.
At first I didn't like the Purosangue. However by now I really appreciate it. Naturally aspirated V12, roomy interior in a Ferrari, a trunk and special looks to set it apart from all other SUVs? That's a win. The Urus and Benteyga are just big Q8s/Touaregs, this is really special. I couldn't choose between the Purosangue and the DBX, luckily (or sadly) I'm not in that position anyway xD Another thing is, that Ferrari didn't have to make an SUV, they made enough profit anyway. They just did it because they wanted to. They just said to themselves "what would the best SUV possible look like?" and developed this.
They absolutely made this for profit. They probably hate themselves for doing it
@@ludda42 you would be right if Ferrari didn't limit their Purosangue production to a maximum 20% of their total manufacturing potential. So yes, while Lamborghini is officially an SUV producer (59% of all Lamborghinis were Urus in 2021), Ferrari will stay the unique and true super/hyper cars manufacturer they have always been. I guess that's the difference between being managed by Germans or staying truthful to their origins!
@@ludda42 LOL. Not in the slightest, Ferrari had an amazing 2022, with a 13% jump in profits despite an overall struggling economy and ongoing chip shortage. They just made an SUV because they can, they want to show their rivals that they don't need it, yet do it better. The real money makers for Ferrari are cars like the Roma, Portofino and F8.
It’s too bad they don’t have Maserati anymore. This would be the perfect car to reinvigorate Maserati while keeping the prancing horse off an SUV.
You clearly never sat in, let alone driven any of the cars you were shitting on. Even the Q8 RS has a fantastic sense of occasion and it rides like a sports sedan above all. I don't understand why people who never have the money to experience any of this luxury stuff are the most outwardly badge snobs out there.
Those new Multimatic dampers are incredible. I'm amazed at how flat and stable it looks while cornering. That's something I did not expect from an "FUV."
Great review. I actually enjoyed more than the usual suspects. More information and detailed. Nice 👍🏻
This car is a work of art, so majestic, it's almost a different shape every time you see it
Well said. The looks play whatever part the mechanics put up !
Best description of the design
Lies again? Google Drive To Penis
problem is it looks too much like the roma, for a "first" for ferrari, they could have gone way bigger in concept
Talmente un opera d’arte che farà la fine delle prime Cayenne pressate nelle autodemolizioni
It’s awesome to see Tom Ford reviewing cars on Top Gear again. I have fond memories of him as a presenter on Fifth Gear, including his review of the Maybach when it was new and the elaborate process of customizing one.
Tom Ford is simply boring
@@rodhalligan5136 - not as boring as you.
he seems bothered by something though.. the Tom Ford that i remember in Fifth Gear days were more jovial and natural. or maybe we’ve all grown old and more serious over the years..
Tom Ford has been working for Top Gear magazine since long ago.
I pretended to be rich that day...
Top Gear would be so brilliant with just Tom and Chris presenting. This review was literally all we need to see, entertaining and informative.
The review as such is spot on, however I would very much like to see a comparison in specs, looks and practicability against the DBX, Bentayga and Cayenne.
I think this will be Ferrari's best selling car ever just like the Urus is for Lambo. I always thought the Urus was ugly. This is gorgeous. They will be all over LA. It will be the IT car every rich person wants.
The production is limited, it can't really be their best selling car by design.
I respect your opinion but also find it interesting how I think this looks awful and the Urus looks amazing
@@alecsimoni5876 Urus looks too edgy for my tastes. I mean I still like the Urus, but to me i just can’t help thinking about the fact that it’s literally just an RSQ8 with a beefed up motor and insane amounts of creases.
@@birch4209 the Urus is an abomination. it looks like someone put some pointy cardboard over a Q8..it looks like someone resized an Aventador in Photoshop. just bad taste.
They won't make enough of these to be all over LA.
That Engine by itself makes this model a proper Ferrari.
One way to get around the mapping issue in Andriod is Google Maps lets you download a map offline so you can still navigate the roadways if you lose service.
Top gear reviews always enlighten the day.
Amazing video, I've waited forever for the Purosangue to be reviewed, I've followed the development for years. I've respected and watched you guys for years, so I'm elated that my first proper look at this was from you guys. If no one else reviews this, I won't be sad. Very thorough. I love everything about the Purosangue down to the "half Daytona" seats. I'd buy the "base" version for just under $500k Canadian and get 18" after market wheels all around for better tire selection and I just like even diameter wheels all around. It's just semantics and trying to save face, it's an SUV and Ferrari did an amazing job, I just don't get the suicide rear doors. Thank you for taking it off road.
This is definitely a beautiful vehicle that Ferrari has created regardless of what they want to call it
All I'd like to say is . . . . That was a well rounded, professional, through and quintessentially British review. Good job Tom Ford
Whooooaah super gutsy sliding up that hill like that , props to you man freaking sick. Thing must feels wonderful
is there a better country than Italy? its sceneries, its food, its people, its culture, its art, its language and....its cars
grazie! mi fa piacere leggere quello che pensi poi anche in Italia dobbiamo migliorare in altre cose ...
Isnt their food pasta cheese and meat in rotation
Venezuela 😆
They also make great weapons (Beretta) and military equipment including great big aircraft carriers. Just a top notch nation that must be protected at all costs.
That guy is really really good at reviewing, absolute natural thoroughly enjoyed the whole video and of course the car is absolutely stunning
This review and presenter was a masterclass. I never bother to write on any reviews these days but for this one, I had to tip my hat. Bravo 👏🏻 Absolutely stunning car as well.
I still look like a homeless guy...
Nice review, enjoyed the presentation. I started thinking, this voice sounds familiar... then realised it was Tom Ford, but less weight and a lot less hair than the last time I saw him!! The car? Absolutely absurd price.
I had my reservations about this car when it was announced however what a stunning looking & sounding machine. Strangely, I seem to be in the vast minority when it comes to the option of satnavs in cars. On the positive side, a built in system is of course easier to use. But... In todays technical climate, it really is a waste of money for manufacturers. So long as Android auto (or apple Carplay) is included. I believe this is by far a much better option. As for folk saying losing the phone signal is bad, Google maps prompts you to download any maps when you install it. It then prompts you to update these maps when they need it. You can also download, free of charge, any map data onto your phone so that you can fully navigate 'offline'. From experience this works a wee treat. Good on Ferrari....... Dacia do this as well to save build costs!
I have always liked Tom's car reviews. Real-world review blended with passion and driving knowledge. Kudos
Saw one in person at a party at the Ferrari dealership in Austin ahead of the US GP. Gorgeous.
Very nice to see Tom Ford back doing car reviews 👌
Finally a Ferrari that can be driven on many , many roads in the world. Beautiful effort 👌 ; wonderful performance. Good value for money so far as am concerned.
If you are travelling, you should download the map data for the area where you are travelling so you have it ahead of time. You never know how your cell signal will fare when travelling in an unfamiliar area...
You really have to see it in person to realise how good it looks
Hello mate! Where ya been?! Glad to see ya around
Putting the V12 in there is pure class from Ferrari. Love it. Going to get one when my numbers come in from the lotto.🙏🏴
The 6.5L V12 engine, really amazing ❤️ great work 👍
What a video. The cinematography. Autotrader’s and Henry Catchpole’s videos on this are amazing as well. The combination between nature scene and the Ferrari. Damnnnnn
What a great & honest review. Love the green! This ride is wicked. 🔥
Excellent piece of work and NA at that 👏
Great to see Tom Ford back. Very much missed! 👍
Great review, I want it now even more than I did before. Great to see Tom on camera, more reviews from him please.
still a lot of ££ though!
Ferrari's initial claim against producing SUVs likely stemmed from their pride in maintaining the brand's exclusive image and heritage, which has been built around high-performance sports cars. Their focus on staying true to their roots might have been the driving force behind the statement, but market trends and consumer demand have influenced their eventual decision to develop an FUV. But when Ferrari eventually developed and released their FUV, it was met with acclaim due to its impressive design, performance, and features. Despite their initial hesitation to enter the SUV market, the company managed to create an exceptional vehicle that embodies the essence of the brand while catering to the growing demand for versatile luxury automobiles.
8:50 With Android Auto, you tell Google to download the map of the region into your phone but I believe you have to do it thru maps on your phone first. I agree with it being a pain to not have a dedicated sat nav, but that's the work-around if you're in the mountains or remote as I often drive.
Think Tom does a beautiful job of summing up the car and fantastic to see him on screen 👏👏
Whoever designed the interior with all those cool styling and functions deserves a bonus.
And whoever conceived of using 'hidden' suicide doors in the rear, in order to improve back seat access while still TECHNICALLY being able to say there are NO FOUR DOOR FERRARI'S is a GENIUS! I just hope there's a manual open/close option because the automatic electric function seems FRUSTRATINGLY slow. And those tiny doors can't possibly weigh enough to make it significantly LESS luxurious to operate them by hand?
deserve to be fired, it sucks compared to the gtc4 lusso
Excellent review top gear 🎉
For the no network issue you have a mod on waze that keeps you on track even when the network is gone
Love the snow driving and skids at the end of the Video. Tom Ford is one of the best presenters in this industry!
hat tip my friend!
As a Ferrari fan I was opposed to the idea of Ferrari making an SUV/Crossover at first but Ferrari really did such an amazing job on the design and the overall package that I absolutely love it now. The Purosangue is fantastic. Looks great, sounds great, has plenty of power and luxury + quite practical too. What's not love?
the way they obsess over not having regular buttons because they are too busy conditioning you to accept EV crap
Im not a fan of the looks ............. Its all the holes , the slashes of nothingness , the fussiness , concave and convex bits for no real reason ? even the headlights look like something citroen would knock out after an 80`s coke party . Im not feeling it at all . I dont think its ugly but holes ? . People are going to take the piss . Its target market is a bloke called brian who owns a sofa factory . Brians got a bit of a belly on him and getting into something low and sporty isnt going to happen often what with his bad knee . However he wants to buy a new car and stick it on exes , better than giving it to the tax man aye , so something bloody expensive gives him a bit of kudos for his customers and shows off nicely when hes on the 19th hole . Problem is rob , who runs a metal forming place just off the A50 and daz ( fire cleaning company ) are all going to be shown the new wheels and give there thoughts on it . Brians going to have to explain those hydrofoils to create groundforce hidden in crevices and pin point handling while everyones going to think him a bit of a wanker given all he does it sit on the M6 at 50 for 90% of all his driving . ``whats the bottle and rag for ?`` ``no rear wiper to save weight `` `` so whats the bottle and rags weigh ? , it isnt half making a mess of your boot `` The twin screens would seriously piss me off . I do not need , want or desire anyone sat next to me feckin about with settings . That would drive 99.9% of people mad . The seats look something special until i saw some sort of strap lashed down the middle right up your arse crack , not sure why its there ? perharps to remind you you took it up the gary by paying half a million for this ..... jury is out on these seats . Maybe in the flesh it works ? not sure . The back seats ...... back ... seats .... in a ferrari ? are sporty which is odd for back seats . Clearly the same citroen fella who came up with the c3 plural thought he would have a go at knocking up a parcel shelf rear seat arrangement . Engine ......... a screamer ? .......... Id want something thats got 1200 pounds of torque , revs to 4K , has a deep rumble and takes almost no throttle response to put whatevers in front behind . Blarting up and down on the paddles works if its a golf R but on a sports ute ? . Id want an engine thats power absolute not absoulete power . To each there own . It would be a crappy world if we all liked the same thing . The world could be full of trabants ! .
It's truly hideous
I get you Sir and I fully agree with the "Start Button" issue. It should be more mechanical. Haptic feedback "Start Button" is no different to having a performance car steered by a joystick instead of a steering wheel. Lacks involvement & emotion. With regards to the lack of rear wiper, both Purosangue & DBX have got it super wrong. Yes, it's nice & clean but the rear spoiler doesn't serve the rear wiper purpose. Atleast they should have their rear-view mirror be camera style just like in the new Defender. Great review, man.
in regards to the phone dropping out of service if you use google maps, and load your destination and don't exit out of the app and if you lose service it will go into offline mode and you'll still be able to get to where you were going with directions. I don't really see that as being a problem for most people who are buying this car and even in offline mode, with pre loaded info you can still see roads around you and have a general idea of where you are. I have sat nav in my car and have never used it and I've been to some pretty remote areas just always find it clunky.
I'm blown away, not only by this car but by the host as well, good job
👍
Wow top gear, thanks for giving us back to back 2 great reviews.
Opening scene above the clouds looks like Squaw Valley (or now named Olympic Valley) lol.. Killer video!!
Alfas Stelvio has the agile Power-Distribution to the front axle once the rear wheels loose grip - amazing feature. What I wonder: What is the steering ratio with this absolute and mind boggling beauty? Since I drive a Stelvio with a 12:1 exceptionally direct steering ratio, I don't enjoy other cars that much anymore (less go-carty).
Mr. Ford, as always the very best motoring journalism. Spot on review. Crazy car, and even crazier money! Gulp! And 2 year waiting list? What?! Insane in every sense. Thank you. Excellent. ''realistic'' review.
I thought I was a bit boring - but it's a complex idea/car
Really enjoyed Tom’s review. The best presenter you’ve had on here in a very long time.
thanks man! thought I'd gone a bit too techy, possibly?
Top Gear now is as exciting as any other KZhead car reviewer.
Google maps on apple and android allows you to download offline maps so mobile signal in the mountains isn't an issue as long as you have GPS.
This guy is great. Best guy on TG after Chris by far. I can't even remember where he used to be, maybe Fifth Gear? Haven't seen him in years but he deserves to be on the front with CH.
in luxury fashion.
After pretty much everyone.. they were all busy for this one, so I got the gig..
Beautiful poster car design + Ferrari badge + 4 seats + 12 cylinders = perfected heaven on earth 😍. I'll live with the first-world problem of having to download my journey in Google maps before setting off to the mountains. So it's fair to say a reasonably optioned example would be around £350k, only £349,999.50 to go and I'm ordering mine 🤪 can't wait.
That Mazda cx-30 looks amazing in blue!
Really enjoyed the presenters take on this. Great video, delivered well
Damn that V12 pure eargasm ... I love it, really sounds great. I wish more car manufacturers could stick to the big old V8`s and V12`s but...
they just created a monster. looks so stunning and gorgeous
is that Tom Ford? Jeezus - good to see you doing stuff with cars still
Yes of course,but i want function dashboard displays can change anything🤔
It's won me over... but at the same time, I would've been totally fine with an updated GT4C Lusso (lights and whatnot).
I was skeptical about it at first, but now i have to admit that this car delivers the emotions of a “normal” Ferrari and it’s an amazing achievement for a 2.2 tons vehicle. Talking about the price, yes it is high, very high, but let’s be honest, it’s a freaking v12 Ferrari suv , you need it and you know it
@@user-bq5ro7lg5q scusi ingegnere
That was an awesome review of the Mazda CX-30.
Missed watching Tom Ford!
Good seeing you Tom. Nominative determinism holds true. Cheers.
great review wookie, would love to see some more reviews from u
point me at things, I'll do it!
I met these 5 purosangue going to Madonna di Campiglio...the sound is incredibile and they look beatiful
This is seriously a good looking utility vehicle, it’s stunning at every angle.
Seems fine, but it's hard to see what this does better than a GTC4 Lusso other than have a couple inches more ground clearance.
More space... easier access.... better comfort?
Bigger trunk, rear doors and more interior space by almost equal length.
@@EmoBirb doors sure. I could be wrong but to my eye the rear space looks pretty similar. I know adults could sit in the back of the Lusso comfortably. cargo area is less than 1 cuft larger.
@@EmoBirb no it doesn't have more space. It has unnecessary headroom not accompanied by leg room so you can fit taller people only if they sit completely up right and that's not happening on long journeys.
@@ufukpolat3480 It has literally more interior volume compared to the GTC4 Lusso. It's also more cleverly packaged and not 50% hood.
That new Ferrar-i Mach-e looks pretty dope!!! 😉👌🏎️🏁 8:20 Nevermind that button hiding himself on the dash was even cooler!!! 😂👌👌
once you have loaded google maps using data/wifi etc, does it not then work soley from gps??
A rear engined v8 four door with a gt balance & comfort with no suv DNA would have been incredible.
I'm sure I'm not the only one but this Ferrari is actually growing on me 👌🏼
Great to see Tom back in front of the camera. He's come a long way since towing a 747 with a Touareg for 5thGear.
crikey.. I had forgotten about that!
Tom Did Good In That Clip!! 😈
This sound is at maximum revs perfect!
Thank you for this excellent review.
Love this! Would buy it in a heartbeat if I could
Thanks for the video, i wasn't sure whether this or the Urus was in my price range and i established, i cant afford either!
16:08 - the rev limiter is an eargasm
This is easily the best SUV and most beautiful Ive ever seen.
Great review guys… I love this!!!
what rubbish. Terrible review. Boring as all hell.
This is art, the car is something new in the market
I have always liked Tom's car reviews.