Ferrari’s Purosangue SUV Spied With Production Body For The First Time

The Ferrari Purosangue is one of the most highly anticipated SUV models since it will be Maranello’s first high-riding model. Mules and early prototypes of the Purosangue have been spied testing many times during the past years, however today we have the first sighting of the model wearing what looks like its final production body under a full suit of camouflage.

The Ferrari Purosangue sightings started with mules wearing a GTC4 Lusso body as early as 2018. From late 2020, our spy photographers spotted more evolved mules wearing a Maserati Levante body, and lately, a pair of Ferrari Roma headlights were added into the mix showing that the car is getting closer to its reveal.

The prototype in the latest pictures is the most evolved yet and looks like it is the real deal hiding under the thick camouflage covering every single portion of the bodywork. The proportions are characterized by an unconventionally long bonnet, a coupe-style roofline, and a relatively low ground clearance for the SUV standards. Of course, Ferrari’s model won’t be a typical SUV but a performance-oriented offering with crossover abilities, which explains the bold styling.

The only uncovered parts are the aerodynamic, heavily inclined front windscreen and the front side windows which seem quite small, hinting at a practical five-door bodystyle. The latter might feature the rumored rear-hinged rear doors allowing easier ingress/egress. At the back, we can see what appears to be an active diffuser or double skid-plates sitting among the quad exhaust pipes. The wheels are staggered, with wider tires on the rear axle.

The FUV – Ferrari Utility Vehicle – as described by the company, will likely sit on a stretched version of Ferrari Roma’s aluminum architecture. Both models will be sharing their front-engine and rear-mounted transmission layout, but the Purosangue will offer significantly more space for up to four passengers and a large boot thanks to the higher body and the increased wheelbase.

Under the bonnet, we expect to see a non-electrified V12 engine, while hybrid variants with a V6 sourced from the 296 GTB, and a V8 sourced from the SF90 Stradale will likely follow in the near future. The flagship, V12-powered version will offer a power output of around 800 hp, making it one of the fastest high-riding models in the world. Most variants of the Purosangue will be offering all-wheel-drive for increased traction on any kind of surface, and likely feature height-adjustable suspension for comfort and added practicality.

The official debut of the Ferrari Purosangue is expected sometime in 2022 so it won’t be long before we see the first-ever FUV in the flesh.