Must watch: When a prancing horse goes off-road

Revisit this banger, which was filmed in the vast expanse of the Cape Farms where the inimitable Ciro De Siena embarked on a quest to determine whether the Ferrari Purosangue is a groundbreaking innovation or a luxurious doo-doo.

The question is: Should purists clutch in dismay at prancing horse pencil cases and dismiss this as a marketing gimmick by Maranello that comes at a price tag that could fund a small country?

Or has Ferrari managed to once again set the benchmark with this design blend of aggression and elegance, which looks like the lovechild of a 488GTB and Range Rover that grew up attending an Italian finishing school?

De Siena’s answer to these questions might surprise you. While it might ruffle the feathers of traditionalists, the Purosangue represents Ferrari’s willingness to innovate and adapt to market demands with a vehicle that combines performance and luxury like few others can.

But is it still a Ferrari?

As usual, De Sienna thoroughly puts every aspect of this wolf in prancing horse clothes through its paces before making his final call.

And the verdict?

For the answer it is best you watch this 20-minute heart-racing, toe-curling video yourself. Have a look here: