You’ve probably heard that supercar companies sell SUVs to survive. Porsche inadvertently started this trend with the Cayenne, Lamborghini later followed it with the Urus, and even Ferrari got on the bandwagon with the Purosangue. But is this statement about existence true? Well, yes…kinda.
This is a matter of defeat driveLatest YouTube video ofHosted by my friend (and boss) Kyle Cheromcha. (Huh? What’s a brown-noser?)
Whatever the case, Kyle spent a solid 12 minutes on the facts and half-truths behind high-end performance brands selling out with super SUVs. As it turns out, there’s a lot of nuance to what inspires your favorite childhood brands to sell four-door family haulers.
Now, don’t hear me wrong. This is not an apologia for mega corporations. Instead, it explains why some manufacturers have no problem making an obvious cash grab, while others maintain at least some dignity in developing their SUVs. Plus, let’s be real: It’s fun when a car that shouldn’t be able to perform, does.
And this is coming from a guy who pulled a horse trailer with a Bentley.
There is a big lie behind the supercar brands sold with super SUVs
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