Agreed. They had to go down the SUV route because their rivals including Rolls-Royce even are making so much money out of it they couldn’t give it up. But I think they will come back to this format in a few years time. It’s a wonderful car.
I prefer this to the Purosangue and in that blue it looks like an ideal GT car. That 456 (with the pop up headlights) is a design classic in my opinion.
20 minutes of pure automotive joy! Truly the thinking man's Ferrari - much as I love the F12 and 812 I feel on Britsh roads and with our climate you'd actually use this and get to enjoy it so much more, whilst glorying in the same sonorous V12 powerplant but not perpetually worrying you're going to wind up in a ditch on a slightly greasy surface. I think they look stunning in the flesh (there's one in Bristol wrapped in a satin yellow which (hear me out) looks ruddy fantatsic. It's basically the blueprint for the Purosangue, just lower-slung. The glass roof is an absolute must-have as well. Buy one Damian, now!
I have one and it is epic. I have a valved exhaust with race cats and a light tune. My favourite Ferrari so far. I have an identical spec Purosangue coming soon. Can't wait to have both Cavalli in my stable. Love the videos, especially this series. Keep them coming please.
I have an FF, I do around 12,000 miles a year in it. It is outstanding. I did actually fit Lusso back boxes on it to make it quieter in crawling traffic as it was simply anti social with the standard exhaust. I've been in and driven Lusso's and never had the urge to "upgrade" they got it right first time in my opinion. Pan roof is a must though if you're going to use the rear. The steering on an FF is the best in any car I've ever driven. The feel and weight is perfect and it allows you to hustle the car around in a way that doesn't seem possible.
@@jamesrobert4106 None to date with my car. Now at 36,000 miles. There is a upgrade aftermarket solution now should it fail which is full replacement for circa £10K drive in drive out in 24hrs. Take a look at Parkes Performance. Much of the bad press around the ptu was a lack of understanding of early problems and entire units were being replaced when a minor repair would probably have sorted the issue.
I have the GTC4 Lusso T which has been fantastic. I bought the T model as ti is lighter and more agile. I didn't want a 4wd Ferrari and the mid range acceleration is phenomenal. I love the V12 but am lucky enough to have an F12. Many thanks for the video.
Has Ferrari fixed the PTU? I've seen/heard lots of complaints about them going bad and costing huge money to replace. Personally I really like the looks, but then I have a thing for "station wagons".
There's an aftermarket solution that is better than the factory solution. It's now a sub £10K cost if it was a full replacement. Manufactured by Parkes Performance. My FF is at 36k miles and still on the original PTU
Been driving my V12 Lusso every day this year in the UK, -5 degrees C. Mine has to be the World’s dirtiest Ferrari 😂. Weekly shop, no problem. 4 adults, no problem. V12 screaming engine and almost 700 bhp, you got it. Brilliant everyday car, definitely a daily driver. Infotainment system and speakers are great, Apple CarPlay is a must on this car. Only small issue is that the windows are double glazed, so unlike the bystanders outside, as the driver you don’t quite get to appreciate the engine/exhaust sound. PTU has a tendency to fail, but there’s are companies offering a rebuild with superior parts at a sensible price. Sadly, Ferrari built the PTU with inferior parts, and the seals break at over 25,000 miles. But once rebuilt, they are fine.
Have you actually experienced PTU issues with your Lusso? I haven't heard of a single PTU issue with the Lusso. Apparently, Ferrari fixed the issues of the FF. With reference to driving in -5 UK conditions. Watch out for the grit rusting expensive stainless steel engine components.
I am not a Ferrari man but this is the one I would get if I was on the market. One thing though, how come Ferrari use cheap plastic buttons in the interior? I would have thought that in such a pricey and luxurious car one would get metal buttons. Otherwise I love it!
that's cuz they're a greedy company and have some of the highest profit margins in the business.. buy a ferrari and most of the money you're paying isn't going into engineering and materials and design... it's going into someone's bank account
Love cars ! no children.Retired. Need a silly toy. BUT; for whatever reason , don't want a two seater. I'm not even a handy man so why do I need a sexy station wagon,but I WANT this sexy station wagon.
I own two Ferrari FFs and love them madly! Ferrari FF and GTC4 Lusso are just the greatest GT cars ever made in my opinion. The combination of talents is unrivaled! Try it for yourself!
@@TheSparrowOfficialHi, I would always choose the FF. It is the original, I like the looks a bit better and the interior is of higher quality in my opinion (infotainment and digital equipment is not important for me in a Ferrari). The FF steers and handles perfectly without four-wheel-steering. So I would always choose the FF.
I was lucky enough to drive a V12 model a few years ago. While I originally thought the concept of this car was a terrible idea, it turned out to be the most incredible "do it all" car I've ever experienced. Would have one tomorrow if I could.
I had a Grigio Silverstone V12 and I regret selling it every time I get that urge to pop out for milk and go missing for 4 hours. Unfortunately I had mine when my son was 1 years old and just didn’t get the time to use it. Absolute weapon of a car though and very rare.
“It’s Chris’s car, and Chris is watching” 😂😂 later on your practically red lining it! Superb car and great video presentation. I think you need one in your life mate.
Purosangue, Lusso and FF are head decisions. You walk up to one with what it does than passion. Purosangue divides but will crush Lusso performance, practicality & on the cool wall. Lusso at half price of Purosangue & availability makes sense but will date. A great FF likely scratches the itch.
Excellent video, however I much prefer the 456GT design, with a very compact v12 and manual shift option; bonnet/hood of Lusso too long to see front overhangs. Also like stated in the video the Lusso should have had a much larger boot/trunk to fulfil its family Ferrari GT credentials with four up touring a continent. Its interior plastic controls seem cheap also in look and function and the car is still too heavy. Like stated in the video you can feel the girth and the weight of the car while driving, something reiterated in other reviews i read and saw. All that power and the wide track and tyres to access 200mph only relevant for only some German autobahns, and makes low speed feel and enjoyment less. Pure acceleration can be found on many other cars and sound can be tuned to anything with the right exhaust.
If I had the means, this would be the family ride. Which I don’t. So I have the poor man’s Ferrari instead. The Maserati’s GranTurismo MC Shift. Love these Ferrari vids. Always so entertaining.
You can easily fit four carry on sized bags in the back. Just travel light. People need to wake up and stop taking so much sh1t with them everywhere. I did 5 weeks in europe and the US with a carry on backpack. I lived. Leave all your crap at home!
Another great video featuring a fabulous car which only Ferrari could design and build. Whilst listening to your summary at the very end of the video, I asked myself what colour GTC4 Lusso will you buy??
Hey Damien, you been on the Drive Every Ferrari mission for a while now. Can you show us your s/sheet & what you’ve ticked off so far so we can see the To Do Ferraris Cheers Steve
Hmmm...This time I am truly won over...I also like the properly integrated screen and instrumentation and controls (Though still not sure I want the wife seeing her own personal passenger instrument cluster showing speed, revs etc!? 😨...That will only lead to lots of screaming!😜). Damian: "I could happily drive it to Scotland, Chris might be a bit pissed off though." A BIT??? He'd put probably put out a contract on your life! 😆 Great car & vid Damian! COOL! 👍🏻😄
Very cool cars to say the least...shocked there is not more demand for them, but you don't get much of a winter over there. Crazy that the internet says the Lusso is the same width of the 488 Pista? (Lusso - 77.95 inches to the 488's - 77.8" )
I'd avoid the AWD and either get the Lusso t or if I really need back seats just get a Guilia 2.9. Those transmissions are going to go bang at some point and cause bankruptcy especially if you ignore any whiny noises.
Great as always , in this era, and for your channel , dont buy anything, advertise for your viewers cars or rent and enjoy those cars, your character is what counts....
2:37 I watched a video last night of a guy on the autobahn getting 344KPH or around 214miles an hour out of his. I think the 208 miles an hour is Conservative.
I really enjoy the child like glee of a grown man giving a car The Beans! It would seem that I am living vicariously through you. Great Job! This is my first time watching your channel.
Wonderful, and all for the price of a new electric 5 series BMW with options, plus it won't depreciate like a stone. Get one bought. We'll all be chasing cars like this.
Love the car, and the video, but is this not the same one you put out on this car a year or 2 ago? And yes, if you can, you definitely should have one.
I got a feeling of deja vu watching this so checked back numbers on your site. Left wondering why, interesting and entertaining as it is, you've decided to re-upload a video from 2 years ago.
Of course the steering wheel is smaller. It's F8 sized. The 458/488 steering wheel feels so big by comparison. Also this car will do 100 mph in much less than 10.5. You were probably quoting Ferraris' 0-200 time. However having driven the car a fair amount when I too was interested in buying one I don't think it's doing 10.5 to 125 mph... Seems a bit optimistic.
![[LIVE] : ONE ลุมพินี 88 | คู่เอก "ป้อมเพชร vs อัสลามจอน"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1ZqTVVbMgbo/mqdefault.jpg)
I prefer the Lusso to the Purosangue. I don't understand the thinking of not continuing this model style.
Absolutely 💯
My thinking exactly!
Agreed. They had to go down the SUV route because their rivals including Rolls-Royce even are making so much money out of it they couldn’t give it up. But I think they will come back to this format in a few years time. It’s a wonderful car.
Agree 100%. The Purosangue has actually grown on me, but I wouldn't need a second to pick between the 2.
The purosangue is more practical, having 4 doors... (And it is (the purosangue), in my opinion, uglier!)
I've owned my 2017 V12 Lusso for nearly 12 months now, and it is the best car I've ever had. I intend to keep it forever.
Good man
Kimi Raikkonen said the V12 GTC4 Lusso is the best car Ferrari has ever made & that's good enough for me
I prefer this to the Purosangue and in that blue it looks like an ideal GT car. That 456 (with the pop up headlights) is a design classic in my opinion.
20 minutes of pure automotive joy! Truly the thinking man's Ferrari - much as I love the F12 and 812 I feel on Britsh roads and with our climate you'd actually use this and get to enjoy it so much more, whilst glorying in the same sonorous V12 powerplant but not perpetually worrying you're going to wind up in a ditch on a slightly greasy surface. I think they look stunning in the flesh (there's one in Bristol wrapped in a satin yellow which (hear me out) looks ruddy fantatsic. It's basically the blueprint for the Purosangue, just lower-slung. The glass roof is an absolute must-have as well. Buy one Damian, now!
I have one and it is epic. I have a valved exhaust with race cats and a light tune. My favourite Ferrari so far. I have an identical spec Purosangue coming soon. Can't wait to have both Cavalli in my stable. Love the videos, especially this series. Keep them coming please.
Please try an FF, they drive better without the rear wheels steer and the hydraulic steering
Deal
I have an FF, I do around 12,000 miles a year in it. It is outstanding. I did actually fit Lusso back boxes on it to make it quieter in crawling traffic as it was simply anti social with the standard exhaust. I've been in and driven Lusso's and never had the urge to "upgrade" they got it right first time in my opinion. Pan roof is a must though if you're going to use the rear. The steering on an FF is the best in any car I've ever driven. The feel and weight is perfect and it allows you to hustle the car around in a way that doesn't seem possible.
How is the troublesome, little gearbox? Any issues?
@@jamesrobert4106 None to date with my car. Now at 36,000 miles. There is a upgrade aftermarket solution now should it fail which is full replacement for circa £10K drive in drive out in 24hrs. Take a look at Parkes Performance. Much of the bad press around the ptu was a lack of understanding of early problems and entire units were being replaced when a minor repair would probably have sorted the issue.
I have one, I traded my Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in for a 2018 v12 lusso. I drive it everyday its lovely, fast and thirsty.
How far can you get before you have to fill up?
How did u like the alfa.. did it handle similar to the lusso.. both cars I want!! One day
Beautiful specification, this and the 991 GT3 touring would make my dream 2 car garage.
I have the GTC4 Lusso T which has been fantastic. I bought the T model as ti is lighter and more agile. I didn't want a 4wd Ferrari and the mid range acceleration is phenomenal. I love the V12 but am lucky enough to have an F12. Many thanks for the video.
That definitely should be added to the garage!
Love these blue exterior Ferraris that have been featured. There have been at least a couple.
Has Ferrari fixed the PTU? I've seen/heard lots of complaints about them going bad and costing huge money to replace. Personally I really like the looks, but then I have a thing for "station wagons".
There's an aftermarket solution that is better than the factory solution. It's now a sub £10K cost if it was a full replacement. Manufactured by Parkes Performance. My FF is at 36k miles and still on the original PTU
Been driving my V12 Lusso every day this year in the UK, -5 degrees C. Mine has to be the World’s dirtiest Ferrari 😂. Weekly shop, no problem. 4 adults, no problem. V12 screaming engine and almost 700 bhp, you got it. Brilliant everyday car, definitely a daily driver. Infotainment system and speakers are great, Apple CarPlay is a must on this car. Only small issue is that the windows are double glazed, so unlike the bystanders outside, as the driver you don’t quite get to appreciate the engine/exhaust sound. PTU has a tendency to fail, but there’s are companies offering a rebuild with superior parts at a sensible price. Sadly, Ferrari built the PTU with inferior parts, and the seals break at over 25,000 miles. But once rebuilt, they are fine.
Thanks for the ownership info, Larry - top work, fella.
Have you actually experienced PTU issues with your Lusso? I haven't heard of a single PTU issue with the Lusso. Apparently, Ferrari fixed the issues of the FF. With reference to driving in -5 UK conditions. Watch out for the grit rusting expensive stainless steel engine components.
I'm finally looking for one of these. My girlfriend said it looked like a hearse, so I broke up with her.
😂😂😂😂
Good
That's better. Great video. That's back to basics for me. Informative, great filming, factual, and it felt more 'passionate' like your early vids.
Glad you enjoyed it!
For me GTC4 Lusso is my favourite Ferrari with "family" edge 🙂. Perfect pair for me with a 458.
spot on.
This will likely be the only car on my to consider list after I’ve had my fun with my GT-R. So much want.
I am not a Ferrari man but this is the one I would get if I was on the market. One thing though, how come Ferrari use cheap plastic buttons in the interior? I would have thought that in such a pricey and luxurious car one would get metal buttons. Otherwise I love it!
that's cuz they're a greedy company and have some of the highest profit margins in the business.. buy a ferrari and most of the money you're paying isn't going into engineering and materials and design... it's going into someone's bank account
Love cars ! no children.Retired. Need a silly toy. BUT; for whatever reason , don't want a two seater. I'm not even a handy man so why do I need a sexy station wagon,but I WANT this sexy station wagon.
I own two Ferrari FFs and love them madly! Ferrari FF and GTC4 Lusso are just the greatest GT cars ever made in my opinion. The combination of talents is unrivaled! Try it for yourself!
The FF is extraordinary. I love that car.
Aside from price and depreciation and all of that, if you had to choose between the FF and GTC4 Lusso V12, which one would you choose?
@@TheSparrowOfficialHi, I would always choose the FF. It is the original, I like the looks a bit better and the interior is of higher quality in my opinion (infotainment and digital equipment is not important for me in a Ferrari). The FF steers and handles perfectly without four-wheel-steering. So I would always choose the FF.
@@cobra1010 Thank you for your reply. How about the V12 sound in FF? ;)
The only 4 seat Ferrari I’d rather have than this one is the 412. Especially in this blue - what a beauty!
100% a great Ferrari, you’re not wrong Damian.
I was lucky enough to drive a V12 model a few years ago. While I originally thought the concept of this car was a terrible idea, it turned out to be the most incredible "do it all" car I've ever experienced. Would have one tomorrow if I could.
I had a Grigio Silverstone V12 and I regret selling it every time I get that urge to pop out for milk and go missing for 4 hours. Unfortunately I had mine when my son was 1 years old and just didn’t get the time to use it. Absolute weapon of a car though and very rare.
One of my favourite modern Ferraris looks great in blue too
That's a nice 4 seater. Between the Purosangue and this, GTC4 is the ticket..
What a car. What a generous gentleman Chris. The glorious road just north of Alton towers is wonderful. I've enjoyed it many times.
It sure is!
Couldn’t disagree more with your conclusion on the 365/400-series design, I think it’s an incredibly cool and classic piece of Ferrari design history
The 412 is gorgeous, my favorite of the line!! The Lusso is amazing, gorgeous modern GT
You definitely need one.
“It’s Chris’s car, and Chris is watching” 😂😂 later on your practically red lining it! Superb car and great video presentation. I think you need one in your life mate.
Glad you enjoyed it
You really ought to try the Lusso T, it’s such a different experience, feels way more light and agile.
Purosangue, Lusso and FF are head decisions. You walk up to one with what it does than passion. Purosangue divides but will crush Lusso performance, practicality & on the cool wall. Lusso at half price of Purosangue & availability makes sense but will date. A great FF likely scratches the itch.
If I could have the front from the FF and the rear of the Lusso, that would be ideal. I think the FF had a meaner, angeir face.
Excellent video, however I much prefer the 456GT design, with a very compact v12 and manual shift option; bonnet/hood of Lusso too long to see front overhangs. Also like stated in the video the Lusso should have had a much larger boot/trunk to fulfil its family Ferrari GT credentials with four up touring a continent. Its interior plastic controls seem cheap also in look and function and the car is still too heavy. Like stated in the video you can feel the girth and the weight of the car while driving, something reiterated in other reviews i read and saw. All that power and the wide track and tyres to access 200mph only relevant for only some German autobahns, and makes low speed feel and enjoyment less. Pure acceleration can be found on many other cars and sound can be tuned to anything with the right exhaust.
If I had the means, this would be the family ride. Which I don’t. So I have the poor man’s Ferrari instead. The Maserati’s GranTurismo MC Shift. Love these Ferrari vids. Always so entertaining.
Holy Cannelloni. That sounds flipping amazing.
It does!
This car has grown on me over the years. The FF might be the biggest steal currently for folks who can’t afford this.
Love it. Now please let JayEmm review your phantom coupe.
You can easily fit four carry on sized bags in the back. Just travel light. People need to wake up and stop taking so much sh1t with them everywhere. I did 5 weeks in europe and the US with a carry on backpack. I lived. Leave all your crap at home!
Another great video featuring a fabulous car which only Ferrari could design and build. Whilst listening to your summary at the very end of the video, I asked myself what colour GTC4 Lusso will you buy??
Absolutely beautiful, inside and out, great colour blue over cream, wow, that the one to have. Love it, thanks guys 🙏👍
Glad you enjoyed it
That fly by sounded so good.
The perfect Ferrari “daily” driver 👍🏻
Favourite thing of the week so far! Thank you 👏🏻
You're so welcome!
Great review Damian, awesome model & spec makes this one.
Thanks! 👍
MOST PRACTICAL FERRARI WEEKENDER
Hey Damien, you been on the Drive Every Ferrari mission for a while now.
Can you show us your s/sheet & what you’ve ticked off so far so we can see the To Do Ferraris
Cheers Steve
Sure
Hmmm...This time I am truly won over...I also like the properly integrated screen and instrumentation and controls (Though still not sure I want the wife seeing her own personal passenger instrument cluster showing speed, revs etc!? 😨...That will only lead to lots of screaming!😜). Damian: "I could happily drive it to Scotland, Chris might be a bit pissed off though." A BIT??? He'd put probably put out a contract on your life! 😆 Great car & vid Damian! COOL! 👍🏻😄
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Cracking video! The look whilst giving it the beans makes me think you are seriously considering one of these joining the family!
You should!
Love the show, love the series! Waiting for your impression of the much maligned Mondial.
Coming soon!
Very cool cars to say the least...shocked there is not more demand for them, but you don't get much of a winter over there.
Crazy that the internet says the Lusso is the same width of the 488 Pista? (Lusso - 77.95 inches to the 488's - 77.8" )
As a mere peasant this is the ferrari I would buy with the profits from a bank robbery😅
I'd avoid the AWD and either get the Lusso t or if I really need back seats just get a Guilia 2.9.
Those transmissions are going to go bang at some point and cause bankruptcy especially if you ignore any whiny noises.
If I could only ever have one Ferrari, this or FF.
You, your mates, high speed, anywhere.
Great as always , in this era, and for your channel , dont buy anything, advertise for your viewers cars or rent and enjoy those cars, your character is what counts....
Thanks for that!
Go and buy one Damian! Go and buy one already! You know you want to
Great review Damian
Thank you
Great review! 👍🏻 How about its downshifts? Are they as amazing as a 812?
No, but they are decent
Would they be with a Novitec exhaust?
Would you expect the noise level be annoying inside, when for example going for a long ride with the family, if the car has a Novitec exhaust?
Was just looking at one the other day. How expensive are they to run? Is it feasible to put on 15000miles as a year round daily?
Yes it most certainly is.
😊 Friday beans 😊
@@TheCarGuysTVso tempting😅
If you can cope with the fuel bill. 😂
I did 700 miles last week in mine - 2 tanks of fuel so about 20mpg. Not that I give a fuck about mpg but such a great car for a long journey.
Very nice indeed, Chris is a lucky guy. Found one as good yet Damian?
2:37 I watched a video last night of a guy on the autobahn getting 344KPH or around 214miles an hour out of his. I think the 208 miles an hour is Conservative.
I’m another that prefers this to the Purosangue.!
I really enjoy the child like glee of a grown man giving a car The Beans! It would seem that I am living vicariously through you. Great Job! This is my first time watching your channel.
Well said!
Welcome aboard 👍🏻
I really like this car!
Wonderful, and all for the price of a new electric 5 series BMW with options, plus it won't depreciate like a stone.
Get one bought. We'll all be chasing cars like this.
i really like the 400 !
The Lusso is a beautiful car. Now they made instead a truck. Beurk. We miss the lusso
Awesome car.Yes, you should get one.Cheers
So have prices gone up, or does it suffer from greater than average depreciation? Im confused
It helps to pay attention.
4 seater Ferraris typically suffer higher depreciation, but this one saw prices increase
The perfect family wagon 👌
The best!
GTC4Lusso or the 456 GT? I would pick the older 456
Is Chris the Chris Harris? I think this video was uploaded awhile ago as it inspired me to get my Lusso. Keep up the great work.
No, it;s not.
Seems that you did this very same review before? th-cam.com/video/299OMWgCLaM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qYVNzuX1MPmLGNeF
Dream family car
My 2008 612 Scaglietti is a prettier 4 seat Ferrari IMO.
Obviously not as new or capable as this beast
Great cars when working. Gearbox issues and electrical gremlins on the interior/mirrors/seats though would put me off.
I think they are a great looking car
Love the car, and the video, but is this not the same one you put out on this car a year or 2 ago? And yes, if you can, you definitely should have one.
Wow.. V12 model was produced only 2000... unique!
Awesome! 👏🏼 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
612 is one of my favourite tourers. I must be its mother
Will u ever get an LFA
I got a feeling of deja vu watching this so checked back numbers on your site. Left wondering why, interesting and entertaining as it is, you've decided to re-upload a video from 2 years ago.
Maybe read the description first, might save a bit of time 👍🏻
The daily of our dreams (as long as you have petrol stations around you 😉)
Look how far your eyes are from the front of the car! Very tricky at blind corners.
Of course the steering wheel is smaller. It's F8 sized. The 458/488 steering wheel feels so big by comparison. Also this car will do 100 mph in much less than 10.5. You were probably quoting Ferraris' 0-200 time. However having driven the car a fair amount when I too was interested in buying one I don't think it's doing 10.5 to 125 mph... Seems a bit optimistic.
You let Chris drive😂😂😂😂.
Er, yes
...... and they want all these cars to go electric????? Insanity!
Fast for sure.. you get an additional chin when you accelerate it.
I see what you did there.
👌 cool
Damien, has there ever been a 4 door Ferrari? 🤔
Looks like you're in Harry Metcalf's territory 😅
Nice but prefer a 612 manual ..if available @ 100K ish.
Another lovely video. I'm getting one of these Lusso's after I sell my children 👧 🤔👍
I've always thought they were great cars and was wondering why TH-camrs were sleeping on them only shmee 150 had one
The Lusso is why I try not to have resentment towards having my 3rd kid...
😂😂😂
This is really the best Ferrari however the cost of daily it is just too high!
Fantastic but better value than an F12 Damian?