---
title: "Exposing the Lies About Why Supercar Companies Sell SUVs"
date: "2026-07-02"
modified: "2026-07-02"
authors:
  - name: "Caleb Jacobs"
    job_title: "Senior Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/exposing-the-lies-about-why-supercar-companies-sell-suvs"
categories:
  - "News"
  - "Watch This"
---

# Exposing the Lies About Why Supercar Companies Sell SUVs

![Ferrari Purosangue](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ferrari-SUV-Hero-1.png>)
*\<em\>Jerry Perez\</em\>*

You've probably heard that supercar companies sell SUVs to survive. [Porsche](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/porsche-news>) inadvertently kicked off the trend with the Cayenne, [Lamborghini](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/lamborghini-news>) followed later with the Urus, and even [Ferrari](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/ferrari-news>) hopped aboard the bandwagon with the Purosangue. But is that statement about survival true? Well, yeah... kinda.

This debacle is the subject of [*The Drive*'s latest YouTube video](<https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AoyV4WD0YZ0>), hosted by my friend (and boss) [Kyle Cheromcha](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/kyle-cheromcha>). (Huh? What's a brown-noser?)

Anywho, Kyle spends a solid 12 minutes diving into the facts and half-truths behind high-end performance brands selling out with super SUVs. As it turns out, there's a lot more nuance driving your childhood favorite brands to sell four-door family haulers.

Now, don't hear me wrong. This is no apologetic for mega corporations. Instead, it's an explainer on why some manufacturers have no problem with obvious cash grabs, while others maintain at least a shred of dignity in developing their SUVs. Also, let's be real: It's fun when a car that shouldn't be able to perform, does.

And that's coming from a guy who [towed a horse trailer with a Bentley](<https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2023-bentley-bentayga-towing-review-specs-price-options-impressions>).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AoyV4WD0YZ0

*Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@thedrive.com*

## Author
Caleb Jacobs is The Drive’s senior editor. When he’s not searching for stories or poring over copy, he’s usually driving his dump truck or wishing it was running so he could drive it. He was born and raised in the Missouri Ozarks, and he lives there today with his family.

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