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April 5, 2023
Test drive the Ferrari Purosangue in Northern Italy—an all-round supercar combining comfort and versatility | Ferrari
An Interior Like a Refined Living Room
The Purosangue's rear doors are rear-hinged, opening 79 degrees in the opposite direction to the front doors. Angelo Nivoletta, who was in charge of interior design, explained that this suicide door configuration, which Ferrari calls "welcome doors," was adopted to maximize ease of entry and exit while keeping the wheelbase compact.


A light pull on the small lever at the base of the B-pillar causes the rear door to glide open silently towards the rear of the vehicle. These doors are power-operated, allowing for opening and closing from the rear seats with the touch of a button.
While the front doors are manually operated, their opening angle is wider than on other Ferrari models to ensure ease of access. Indeed, when getting into the rear seats, despite the coupe-like body with its sloping roofline and forward-leaning C-pillar, the accessibility is surprisingly good.


The interior is surprisingly spacious, especially considering the compact cabin. As Ferrari claims it to be a full four-seater, even with the 180cm-tall author in the rear seat, there is a reasonable amount of legroom and headroom. The slightly higher seating position compared to the front seats provides an open view and reduces any feeling of confinement.
Like the front seats, the completely independent bucket-style rear seats can be reclined electrically and individually, allowing each occupant to adopt their preferred posture. This should ensure comfort even on long journeys.




Meanwhile, settling into the driver's seat reveals a dashboard that is almost symmetrical with the passenger side, reminiscent of the "SF90 Stradale" and "296 GTB." Manzoni stated that the Purosangue takes this dual-cockpit concept to the extreme.
The interface, including the instrument cluster, is fully digital, similar to the SF90 Stradale. As Manzoni mentioned, the passenger side also features a 10.2-inch touch display, capable of showing driving information such as speed, engine RPM, and G-meter, as well as controlling air conditioning, in-car entertainment, and even the massage functions built into the front seats.



What is most impressive about the interior is the sense of luxury that permeates the cabin. The quality of the "real materials" such as leather, aluminum, and carbon fiber, and the elegant design of the seats, door panels, and trim, reminiscent of Italian furniture, create a finish that is breathtakingly beautiful.
"The feeling of being welcomed into a sporty yet chic and sophisticated living room" – these were Manzoni's words describing the Purosangue's interior, and they perfectly capture its essence.




Incidentally, the Purosangue's interior also demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, featuring a newly developed Alcantara made from 68% certified recycled polyester from Europe.