---
title: "The Ferrari SUV Rides Pretty Low in Latest Spy Photos"
description: "Judging by the lower-slung shape compared to most rival SUVs, Ferrari's new \"FUV\" acronym may have some truth in it."
date: "2021-12-02"
modified: "2021-12-02"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/43356/the-ferrari-suv-rides-pretty-low-in-latest-spy-photos"
categories:
  - "Ferrari News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Ferrari"
  - "Purosangue"
  - "Supercar"
  - "suv/crossover"
---

# The Ferrari SUV Rides Pretty Low in Latest Spy Photos

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If it feels like we've been seeing spy shots and covert videos of Ferrari's perpetually upcoming ["Purosangue"](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/32062/ferrari-sues-italian-charity-that-owns-purosangue-trademark>) SUV, it's [because we have](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/24467/ferrari-purosangue-suv-test-mule-spotted-in-new-spy-video>). Well, today we have what is probably our clearest look yet at the more practical Ferrari. That is, as clear a look as one can get while the car still sports a heavy, black disguise.

Proportionally, it looks pretty much like a *slightly* lifted GTC4Lusso with four doors or, as our spy photographer put it, "a smaller, lowered, and chopped-up version of the Maserati Levante." Shortly after we first heard that Ferrari was building an SUV way back in 2017, the company caused a whole bunch of eyes to roll when it said the car doesn't actually fit the traditional SUV mold but instead be classified more as a ["Ferrari Utility Vehicle" or "FUV."](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/12607/ferrari-suv-will-hide-its-rear-doors-and-be-classed-as-an-fuv>) And, seeing it right now, I get where the company was coming from (even if I don't condone the term).

![message-editor%2F1638476839846-purosangue\_spy\_3.jpeg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1638476839846-purosangue_spy_3.jpeg>)
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The Purosangue isn't nearly as upright or boxy as would-be competitors like the Lamborghini Urus or Aston Martin DBX. The roofline slopes like a compact hatchback while the hood is as long as a front-engined [Ferrari's](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/24467/ferrari-purosangue-suv-test-mule-spotted-in-new-spy-video>) should be.

Of course, technical details are still a mystery but our spy shot supplier speculates the presence of at least two powertrain options at launch: one naturally aspirated V12 variant and another probably-electrified version, possibly a plug-in hybrid V8 like the new 296 GTB. According to "insiders," the Purosangue rides on an all-new platform that is said to be compatible with even a full-electric powertrain.

At this rate, given the looming emissions mandates and how long this car is taking to gestate, the Purosangue kind of *has* to support electricity.

![message-editor%2F1638476858355-purosangue\_spy\_1.jpeg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1638476858355-purosangue_spy_1.jpeg>)
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![message-editor%2F1638476867387-purosangue\_spy\_2.jpeg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1638476867387-purosangue_spy_2.jpeg>)
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*Got a tip or question for the author about the Ferrari Purosangue**? You can reach him here: chris.tsui@thedrive.com*

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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