- Prices for the Ferrari Purosangue start at £313,000 but can easily climb to over £500,000 with options.
- The 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine makes the Purosangue an absolute rocket ship.
- Hammond found the Purosangue to be overpriced, while Harris was more impressed with its features.
The Ferrari Purosangue has always divided opinions. After all, it’s one of the most controversial and unconventional cars the Italian automaker has produced in recent years. So it’s no surprise that some automotive journalists love it and others can’t stand it. Case in point: the differing perspectives of Chris Harris and Richard Hammond.
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Harris and Hammond both recently had the opportunity to drive the exact same bright blue Purosangue in the UK but withdrew their comments without meeting for a few days. They couldn’t be more different, with Hammond hating the new Ferrari SUV and Harris being impressed.
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Hammond’s dislike of the Purosangue seems to stem largely from its expense. In the UK, pricing starts at an eye-watering £313,000 (about $399,000) before options, but the example he tested was closer to half a million. Its special blue paint is worth £22,500 (about $28,600), the yellow pinstriping is worth an additional £14,500 (about $18,500), and the painted Ferrari shield on the front side panels is worth £9,500 (about $12,100). No matter how rich you are, that’s a lot of money.
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The former Top Gear presenter also thought the SUV’s infotainment system was too complicated and he didn’t even know how to turn off the heated seats. He admits he doesn’t know Ferrari well in general, but admits the Purosangue feels “very capable, capable, solid, powerful, (and) extremely fast”.
Chris Harris is even more enthusiastic about Ferrari’s first foray into the crowded SUV market. He was particularly impressed by the Purosangue’s suspension system, which he praised for its excellent performance and ability to keep the SUV level and agile. That said, he did note that the suspension can feel a little too busy when dealing with rough roads.
However, the interior is a highlight. Harris even said that Ferrari may currently be producing the most beautiful and high-quality interiors in the automotive industry, setting a benchmark that other companies will struggle to match.
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