- Doors and Seats
3 doors, 4 seats
- Engine
6.3i, 12 cyl.
- Engine Power
486kW, 683Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (95) 15.4L/100KM
- Manufacturer
4WD
- Transmission
Auto (DCT)
- Warranty
3 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
Ferrari FF Review
2012 FERRARI FF REVIEW
Vehicle Style: Two-door shooting-brake premium sports.
Price: $625,000 (plus on-roads)
Fuel economy claimed: 15.4 l/100km | tested: 21.8 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Slightly strange, but massively appealing – that’s the Ferrari FF. So let’s get this out there: the FF isn’t the prettiest Ferrari ever made.
But it’s still a Ferrari.
And, of course, give it some time on road, and its reason for being overcomes any reservations about its styling.
It exists because Ferrari took the time to listen to its customers. Seems the Fezza faithful wanted a car to get to the ski resort in winter, and a winery at the end of a dirt road in summer (or something like that).
A big boot then, four seats and all-wheel-drive is the perfect formula.
Ferrari doesn’t (and won’t) make an SUV. But it has created a car that ticks all those boxes. But can such a Ferrari - the FF - stay true to its Maranello heritage? After all, the black and yellow shield isn’t bestowed upon just any car.
INTERIOR | RATING: 4/5
Quality: When you’re spending near-on two-thirds of a million on a motor car, you want it to reflect that. Well, you won’t be let down by the FF.
The interior smells like a Louis Vuitton handbag, with soft hide enveloping most of the cabin, and textured aluminium and carbon-fibre making up the rest.
Some may find it a bit busy, but it manages to blend a nod to its F1-heritage with classic Italian flair.
The feel of all surfaces is excellent; although not so good is the flimsy feel to the wiper switches on the wheel.
Externally, the paintwork and panel finish is absolutely top-notch (of course, what else did you expect?).
Comfort: Two doors. Four seats. That can be tricky. In reality however, the FF is a lot easier to hop into than most coupes because the roofline is high, thanks to the shooting-brake-styling.
Once seated in the rear sculpted buckets, it kills the Aston Martin Rapide for room, and unless you’re Andrew Gaze, you could spend hours there without feeling claustrophobic.
Up front, it’s even better, with miles of legroom, extremely comfortable seats and a spot-on driving position.
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