Driving The NEW Purosangue, Ferrari's First 4-Door Production Car | Henry Catchpole's Review

[@IRON_NIC]

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.

[@bimberiman]

I'm happy for you, Niccolo. Well done! And thankyou from all the way in Australia.

[@FoodFighter46]

Fantastic job Niccolo!

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Ve lo chiedo col cuore per favore smettetela di seguire il mercato e le mode del momento. Abbiamo bisogno di eredi della F40, F50, 288. Non di questi esercizi di forma. Non da parte del brand più storico dell'automobilismo. Non sono italiano ma vi ammiro per il vostro genio. Un appassionato fan del cavallino.

[@kirpalgill4266]

Great to have such pride in your work and your country. Well done Niccolo. A fantastic Ferrari worthy of the badge 👍

[@zakelwe]

Great job, everyone loves the tech, you nailed it. Although I dread to think how cheap to fix in a few years time if the dual clutches, the rear wheel steer or the clever dampers etc etc need replacing though.

[@stevencapriglione]

What I love about Henry is that he seems to be the only auto journalist who can make you feel like you're riding with him and not silly for liking something unconventional. Some of the others in his field seem to lose touch with those of us who've never experienced fast Porsches or Ferraris, and treat them like in a write-off fashion. Instead, Henry seems to get that these kinds of cars are special and wants us to enjoy them for what they really are.

[@conantheagrarian]

GET OVER YOURSELF

[@giorgio9035]

Mat watson hooldd my beer 🤣

[@rossfripp4503]

Harry's Garage.....

[@giorgio9035]

@@rossfripp4503 mat is the best one!!!

[@ArunJoseMathew]

I follow him and Chris mostly.

[@stirfryjedi]

"If I was ten years old, sitting in one of those back seats..." Whoa, incredibly well bookended Henry, in view of the opening shot where you're in the back, in view of the whole challenge of justifying a four-door. I think a lot of people won't catch that narrative structure and form of argument. Kudos.

[@stirfryjedi]

@@conantheagrarian hey man, care to explain why I upset you? Harry's quote almost made me cry. I study English, and it still took me a while to realize what he'd done between the opening shot and the closing quote. I bet you and I both love driving just as much. I wasn't trying to talk down to anyone, just pointing out something that might easily be overlooked...

[@duileyah]

I still dont get it. Care to explain further?

[@stephen300o6]

Well done you etc..

[@tallguysix8]

I also noticed that connection from the beginning to the end. Overall this was a very well written narrative combined with beautiful scenery. 👍🏻

[@KUROSHURA]

Hearing that commentary put a big smile on my face as well Sir. Cheers 🍻@JurisPrius

[@romanko382]

More cinematic, more spectacular, more art then Top Gear, Autocar or any other. Thank You Mr. Catchpole.

[@Diecastclassicist]

Absolutely. An aesthetic feast.

[@revelmediatt]

Check out auto trader’s vid on it as well

[@ilmelangolo]

the evo review with Jethro Bovingdon is also very beautiful, very aesthetically pleasant

[@sports2hedz542]

@@ilmelangolo True Jethro and Rory are very good but there's something soothing about Henry's vids. Fantastic.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Its kinda wild how many *new* V-12 vehicles we’re getting to see! Also, Henry here is quickly becoming a pleasant host to watch. Quite liking his introspection and enthusiasm

[@NeroVingian40]

If you like his style of presentation and all that, check out his older work in Carfection. He was there before coming to Hagerty.

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

A V12 SUV! Perfect candidate for the ol' "rip the engine out and put it in something more interesting" routine.

[@omostim2385]

I was sure it was gonna be a V8. Good job Ferrari. The V12 isn’t dead yet

[@TechReviewInsider]

It's the same V12 .

[@zakelwe]

@@NeroVingian40 And before that Evo where he started. He will probably end up back there like Jethro Bovingdone, another excellent writer, driver and presenter.

[@MalKyle1]

How lucky we are that the UK has Henry Catchpole, Harry Metcalfe and Rory Reid to present with superb cinematic quality production levels. Equally fortunate to have our Italian friends producing masterpieces of engineering too!

[@rdashdee]

What a stellar review! Henry is just captivating in his reviews from the history, flourishes of his childhood emotional connection, everything! Which is why I often revisit his reviews. Wonderful work!

[@Louis-SRT6.4L]

Thank you Ferrari for creating this beautiful work of engineering art. The eyes don’t deceive and neither do the ears. There’s nothing more beautiful to the ears than a performance V8 or V12 engine and this V12 reminds us that electric cars are a long way from evoking the emotions of a naturally aspirated V12 internal combustion engine. Thank you Ferrari for reminding us that exciting cars look, sound and drive the part! Long live the internal combustion engine!

[@donwarner6925]

Henry doesn’t disappoint.

[@jameshanna7914]

Every time I click on a Hagerty episode and it's this guy...I'm disappointed and turn it off. This guy is completely unrelatable.

[@claudiomarangone614]

Why?

[@donwarner6925]

@@jameshanna7914 If you knew what you were doing, how long would it take you?

[@lukeharris3949]

Henry Catchpole is the doyen of motoring journalism. More information and just the right amount of metaphor and hyperbole.

[@sickjohnson]

Henry delivering the best and most thorough reviews on this format in this segment. More please!

[@ramonhrcj]

I first started watching TopGear's video but felt SO DISCONNECTED from the content. I then typed "Catchpole" in the search bar and sure enough, there it was. Henry's review of the Purosangue. IT is not only a review but an experience and an emotional appeal for everyone watching. Best car host in history.

[@TheBowerbird]

Henry is one of the best in the business. So glad you all are working with him!

[@scottmuir2385]

Thanks Henry - Quality Video done by you and the Hagerty Team…. Bringing over the Carfection content style and as always your approach is relaxed yet I can see your excitment! The tech side detailed is better than some of the others I have watched after thes.e 6 dropped all at once at 11pm UK time - so thanks Henry and the Hagerty Team!

[@Under_Construction100]

Here I was, after watching Rory Reid's & Car Magazine's review of the Purosangue waiting for Mat Watson's and Henry's Carfection review only to accidentally find him on this channel. Hoping Alex is also making great videos wherever he's moved to. I had always wished for a duo review by Henry & Alex.

[@kholomokolo]

Just came off Rory's review. It's so cinematic... I immediately thought of Carfection, then sadly remembered... I just took a chance on this vid... And voilà there's Henry 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@Under_Construction100]

@@kholomokolo Rory did a stellar review as always. I didn't even know Carfection is no more.

[@juergenpona6604]

I'm still torn by the existence of the car - it's a clever move by Ferrari as it forces the competition to step their game up - but Henry surely did a great job of answering the Whys, especially with the link to the Ferrari Pinin and the name Purosangue. An absolutely superb video.

[@longtailgt]

What spectacular cinematography! This really reminds me of the Audi R8 Spyder film that Henry did for DriveTribe in early 2017. Similar climate, similar roads and the same laid-back but superb presenting style of Henry. I don't consider these car reviews really, they're art pieces on film that you can watch again and again and be entertained every time!

[@dash-ryan]

Totally love the Ferrari Pinin factoid. This is what differentiates Catchpole, Cammisa and Hagerty from other reviews. I'm glad Ferrari made this car even though they didn't have to. I think it's really trick that the ultimate purpose of the car is to enhance the brand by proving their mettle. Very smart. Too bad only 0.01% of the population of Earth will ever understand what Catchpole just experienced, but that's Ferrari for you, NOT for the common person. There are many, many more companies that are happy to deliver on that need way better than Ferrari ever can, no matter how smart their engineers are. The best I can do is maybe the Corvette SUV and hope I'm not the source of ridicule because that's all I can afford.

[@AutoAbsolute]

Henry is absolutely top tier. Thank God he has a platform like KZbin - I could watch and listen to him all day. Bravo

[@marinedrive5484]

Just subscribed because of the very articulate Henry Catchpole and his cinematic videos. The Pursangue is almost worth it for the exhaust note alone - intoxicating!

[@kholomokolo]

Long live the spirit of Carfection. Loved this review 👌🏾

[@650ib]

Catchpoles watch is beautiful. The Purosangue is nice too!

[@Goodman-4525]

I believe Clarkson has, once again been proven wrong about the Aventador being the last NA V12 car we'll ever see

[@lifelongez]

that was like 15 years ago we do not care

[@ToutengHawj]

Sounds like a v8 to me. But ok.

[@athilsageer]

To be fair, I believe Mr Clarkson himself would be the happiest to be proven wrong on this matter.

[@MuppetsSh0w]

I think he meant Lamborghini V12 supercar line.

[@masturdate]

Careful now, he might punch you!

[@monkeywentbananas]

Looks so much better than a Porsche Panamera! Suicide rear doors and the sound of that V12! Stunning!

[@heiner71]

Costs also so much more than a Porsche Panamera, if you can even get one at all.

[@HiddenWen]

At about a quarter of the price of the Purosangue, the Panamera isn't looking too bad :). This is indeed a looker, but it's not "much better" than a Panamera ST. It's a bit like a GTC4 Lusso on stilts. The engine is what makes it stand out over the competition. I think the badge is doing some influencing on your perception.

[@kebabaluba]

@@heiner71 No worries, there are other better Ferrari models to be had :)

[@blueisbetter1381]

A pleasure to watch, as always. The passion, the composed voice and knowledge. Thank you.

[@majemichaelsaba268]

There needs to be a category at the oscars for car reviews. Henry Catchpole would win every year.

[@jryalls]

I was sure that there was going to be version with the hybrid V6 from the 296 GTB or did I imagine that.

[@tjseid]

There is, it’s just not out yet

[@jryalls]

@@tjseid It’s strange, I’ve watched 4 reviews so far and they’ve all said that Ferrari have confirmed that it’ll only ever have a V12 in it.

[@gustavogalvez1410]

Wow Henry, you are making beautiful videos! Love the music! All the content ofcourse, as well as the way you draw me into them, like in the movies. Congratulations!! This is the best Purosangue video I've seem.

[@Gois83]

Hello Henry, actually the Pinin's running gear was taken from a 512 BB and the platform is a stretched 400 GT base. That's because its engine is a 180º V12 and not a wider V like the 412 you mentioned. Besides, the Pinin was premiered at the 1980 Turin Motorshow while the 412 was introduced 5 years later.

[@ArshadAhamed95]

Ferrari's unwavering commitment to putting its heart and soul into everything it creates personifies the brand for me, as each car delivers a soul-stirring experience. Kudos to Ferrari for this, and Catchpole's reviews are truly remarkable and speak for themselves.

[@GoesSlow]

This Ferrari is a joke, and merely an ugly, more expensive, and worse UX, Lusso.

[@PaddyMcQueen]

With this last masterpiece we can clearly conclude that Henry is the best, la crème de la crème in today automotive review and journalism. Love the fact that he brings his personal life to the experience. Monkey and burgers clearly overrated, beaten, eaten. About the question "if a child would love the Purosangue?", I hope not. If so, our society is really in big troubles once again... there s nothing to dream about the Purosangue. It s a suv, a compromise, a pure marketing exercice. Well executed of course. It seems a cliché but Enzo would never let anyone develop such a thing... 100% sure.

[@somecallmetim42]

My thirteen year old hates this monstrosity along with all the other pointless, overpowered, overpriced, hideous SUV's and all SUV's for that matter, but sadly as the only true car enthusiast in his class and someone with a good eye for aesthetics (his favourite car since he could speak has been the Lamborghini Muira) he's in a minority.

[@PaddyMcQueen]

@@somecallmetim42 so sad....

[@emmanuelmokoto353]

I fell in love with Ferrari at age 18. I have carried this passion since then. I'm 40 now. And this one gives me the urge to turn this dream Into a reality❤forever Ferrari❤

[@zaidm4590]

To whom it may concern, prior to the novel Purosangue, there was a Ferrari produced of four-door configuration -- the 456 GT Venice. As a shooting-brake aficionado, it would be remiss of me not to share this piece of information. On another note, to Catchpole and the team at Hagerty, thank you for another incredible video. Cheers! 🙌🏽

[@jryalls]

Yes but the 456GT Venice was designed and built by Pininfarina. So it’s not a Ferrari production car.

[@aresversusra]

It's made in India by Tata Motors

[@kwozniaktube]

Love the video! I'm surprised you did not mention the Sultan of Brunei's 456 GT four-door saloon and five-door estates versions, as I always thought they were an indication of demand for a more practical Ferrari that the company itself was unwilling / unprepared to cater to (at least not on the "mass" market)

[@MrAaaVee]

Was thinking the same, why no mention of 456 special 4 door versions!

[@ashleylemmer8016]

Phenomenal journalism by a genuine enthusiast, thanks Henry . Excellent videography. I will have one, thanks.

[@axing_]

While it's nice to hear it's actually a properly engineered driver's car, it's still more LA-celebrity-status-symbol Lamborghini Urus-like to me more than a proper grand-touring Ferrari, I'd take a V12 GTC4 Lusso any day of the week over this no matter how objectively worse that car may be. The Lusso just oozes class, luxury and style in a way the Purosangue could never. Amazing video nonetheless and I'm extremely glad Hagerty gives a place for Henry to shine, just when you thought they already are the best automotive content out there!

[@VirtousStoic]

Best honest review for this car period. Well done I appreciate your integrity I subsided now And I have seen them all for the car Well done

[@toxicmustardwasabi]

driving a purosangue in the italian (?) mountains days after thrashing the AM valkyrie around the Bahrain F1 track has to be the greatest week ever.

[@hardchemist]

At 8:18 the 2nd "r" in the rear badge is not flush with the vehicle.

[@Allurenzia]

Nice catch

[@hardchemist]

@@Allurenzia I'm sure it will be addressed.

[@FastCarsNoRules220]

"The Purosangue is Ferrari's first 4-door." 456 GT Venice: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@patrickdgarez86]

I have watched a number of reviews, all excellent, but I saved Henry's for last and for good reason. I guess that one could draw the analogy related to the Purosangue. The Urus, DBX and Cayenne are excellent cars, in that field but the Ferrari is just a step above much like Henry is, in his domain i.e. just a level up. Hagerty is lucky to have snapped you up. Love the tie in to the Pininfarina 4 door. On Ferrari's production numbers forecast, I have little doubt that they will seriously adjust that forecast if and when this sells as well as I expect it to. Yes, they will still maintain their snob like exclusivity attitude but they didn't create it because they felt pushed by a few buyers who demanded it, they succumbed to the allure of large sales figures. No matter how coy Ferrari might act (this isn't an SUV etc). It remains difficult for me to even consider an SUV but I have to admit that Ferrari have moved the goal posts, here. Stunning sports and super cars but hard not to think that they were just throwing new skin on existing chassis' but this could only have been from the ground up. Hats off to Henry and Ferrari.

[@mitchell87ification]

5:42... The flashing on the casting seam of the intake runners looks awful! For the money the could have cleaned that up a bit.

[@florianheiling359]

I'm here for Henry Catchpole. Fantastic presenter!

[@LOGEZZZZZBRO]

2 Henry videos in a day?! We’re spoiled.

[@ast1994scout]

So the dampers are similar to those used on the Colorado and Silverado zr2

[@Srbandara]

What happened to Henry in Carfection???

[@HarryJ10]

An immaculate video. Kudos to Catchpole and Hagerty, a match made in letrolhead heaven!

[@malcolmar]

This car is AMAZING!

[@pierrehodics5561]

such an emotional video! Love it

[@jryalls]

Great stuff Henry

[@cbotten106]

I notice that a lot of reviewers do a lot of smiling and laughing while testing this vehicle. I guess that means Ferrari hit the so-called sweet spot

[@rlambert7773]

Thank you Hagerty for giving this guy a new home to deliver his top shelf content, He never disappoints!

[@pSynrg303]

I so wanted to dislike the "Ferrari SUV", but it is beguiling, brilliant and perhaps most surprisingly, beautiful. It makes the Urus look like a badge engineered VW Tiguan... It's on my lottery list.

[@Poorschedriver]

Henry joining Hagerty is like peanut butter joining jelly; it's that iconic. Just unbelievable production.

[@iphoie]

Wonderful video! Loved the extra bit of history too! TY!

[@richjohn9356]

Fantastic video Henry and thank you Hagerty for making it happen, really appreciated 😍

[@CilVine]

Really love the review, as much as I love the car.

[@SilverSurfer5150]

🎉🎉🎉🎉The sound! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@simbo52bn22]

Great review - and the last two sentences say it all

[@gregoryclive1]

Henry is amazing as always

[@augnkn93043]

Unlike the Porsche SUV he’s driving.

[@banaanbosse2565]

I think they did it just to show the world that they're still king when it comes to making special cars. They can make a special car while catering to what the public wants, a crossover. They did it just to prove a point. And I don't mind.

[@greatheightsu]

This is definitely the person's thoughts who I want to hear the most when it comes to the feel of driving it. Such a beautiful video.

[@josiahhorne]

My favorite auto journalist

[@giorgio262]

Best review and test drive of the Purosangue so far, in my opinion

[@xXWillyxWonkaXx]

I thought they may be coming out with a v8 or a v6 hybrid version sometime in the future? Anyone can confirm whether this is happening or not?

[@DalipZ]

HEYYYYY! Nice write up on the Mazda CX-30!!!!

[@rpc2210]

The production quality of Hagerty’s videos are off the charts. 👏

[@tevinheath5078]

i would watch henry make reviews about cheese. Great work.

[@anthonydietmeier6524]

Gave it a like because of Henry. Couldn't possibly care less about the machine, between it's appearance and the fact that fast SUV's are more interesting to people that want to make a statement than people that just love driving, I couldn't get excited about the Purosangue if someone gave me one.

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

I love the fact how some journalists ask 'Is this a proper ... ' as if they are to determine what's proper and what isn't, while the manufacturers can't. When Porsche came up with Cayenne, everyone said 'Porsche sold out', and made SUVs just to stay alive. 20 years later, the Cayenne is the fastest SUV on the Nurburgring, faster than many sports cars, and yet people ask 'Is this a real Porsche'. I just don't get it. Does this car have to be wallpaper worthy to be a proper Ferrari? And then, how much comfort can one expect from a 750PS V12? Ferrari doesn't build cars with comfort as a priority. They are sports car manufacturer. Although this is a nice review, I just can't get what the fuzz is all about being 'proper'. If anyone knows, its Ferrari, not some journalist who drives the car 100 kilometers and rates the car as perfect, 10 to 10 stars. That's just lazy journalism.

[@stephenwhitworth7701]

I read the comments about this video and I find myself agreeing to most. I have watched three other reviews of this vehicle before I watched Henry's, and I learned more from Henry than the other three combined. Thank you sincerely for your exquisite journalism and your encyclopedic mind of all things automotive, but perhaps more than anything, the way you approach what you do. Thank you.

[@ALMX5DP]

Is it bad I kinda want to see the return of the bread van based on this? Delete the rear doors or seal them shut, delete the side rear windows and put in a larger rear glass hatch with flat cargo area behind the two seats. Kinda think that would be pretty cool.

[@jr150]

Oh, you mean like the GTC4 Lusso? 😂 also you can’t just delete the rear doors without lengthening the front doors, it looks wrong.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@jr150 yeah the FF/GTC4 probably would make a better version but alas this is what we have now. Also while I do agree that longer doors would be more pleasing to the eye, the original breadvan had super short doors from what I recall.

[@jryalls]

@@jr150 Came here to say this

[@ScottKelley]

What a marvelous vehicle.

[@alenseven11]

Superbly done and narrated video. And thank you for 21:9 cinematic screen size ratio. Car is good of course, 'it's all about those horses under the front bonnet' .

[@jonathandemacedo158]

Best in the business Henry. Thanks for bringing your inner 10 year old in the backseat but also right in behind the steering wheel. I think it’s that unashamed Catchpole-ness that makes you best of all. Please never stop.

[@rsr789]

BUT how does this compare to the Urus and the DBX?

[@abhishetty2637]

Not even in the same price bracket

[@mattyc2815]

Henry how much did Ferrari pay you to film the rear doors opening from 1 specific angle, not mentioning rear leg-room or especially don't show yourself getting in and out of the back seat. Was it like $10,000 for each of those?

[@ARYUSops]

Outstanding review! And that smile on his face while driving says a lot

[@IILORIMERII]

great vid

[@ko-biko]

2:55 Those door hinges are wild!

[@lanspeter8897]

Christ that v12 sounds good

[@alferro3149]

Very practical

[@IDv8I]

Henry is leaps and bounds above the rest when it comes to car reviews. I've watched a couple others earlier and if I had found Henrys first there would have been no need to look further. Ty, Henry and Hagerty.

[@mornadu]

I watched every video on this car and this is the best one. The film is so well made and presented beautifully! Be proud of this

[@N221BP]

15:27 That looks like a Mazda CX-30.

[@grkfrk04]

Would’ve liked more on the back seats/doors… strange that all the early reviews largely ignore the very part of this vehicle that is new to ferrrari

[@friendlypiranha774]

Probably because they don't work properly yet😂😂😂

[@kevinljs]

Henry, the rear wheel steer wasn’t just in the competitzione. It was in the superfast and the GTS as well.

[@TheSplendidVids]

Briliant. Still a true Ferrari, just practical enough to justify daily driving it.

[@vlbz]

This is the end of an era. Even Ferrari is making SUVs now. Ps. the color is stunning

[@nigelnyauma1919]

The talent on display is genuinely astonishing

[@narrowistheway77]

Purosangue is puro-pure sangue-blood, so it means pure blood, not an actual translation of “thorough” and “bred”. However Italians do indeed call a Thoroughbred Horse a Cavallo Purosangue, but it’s kinda a slang translation rather than a word for word translation

[@Itsmeincle]

Henry! Fabulous job and I thoroughly enjoyed the review. One question, what watch are you wearing in the video? It looked amazing too.

[@alanprobsten2858]

What a beautiful review, Henry never disappoints.

[@ToreHansen]

Great video, car and the best having the best guy moving to this channel!

[@dpajc056]

It does look a lot like a Mazda CX-30 from the side profile 😮

[@LOSTAUTO]

That opening scene is what I needed today. Thanks Hagerty.

[@MehdiAnsari7]

And this is definitely the best review on this car. Now this is a car review.

[@Marco-iy7lt]

Quick note, Purosangue is translated as thoroughbred, however, the literal meaning is "pure blood", puro - pure , sangue - blood. 😊

[@mikerayner5938]

Always put together with quality and passion in mind. Thank you.

[@_Atomic_impact]

Purosangue actually means pureblood 😊