SPY PICS: Ferrari Purosangue hits the track

Fresh pics of the all-new Ferrari Purosangue have surfaced, with our spy photographers catching the Italian super-SUV testing on track ahead of its 2022 debut.

The images, shot at a top-secret test facility, once again picture a development mule that sports a heavily butchered Maserati Levante body.

Despite the comprehensive disguise, it remains clear Ferrari's first-ever SUV to rival the Aston Martin DBX and Bentley Bentayga will feature dramatically different proportions to the Maserati, with a longer bonnet and wider and lower body that sits closer to the ground.

Measuring in at more than 5m long, the Ferrari's off-road capability is expected to be boosted by a new height-adjustable suspension that raises the body away from harm in the rough.

Originally, it was thought that beneath its bulging bonnet would be a development of the monstrous electrified 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo petrol electric hybrid that produces an incredible 745kW in the Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

But some industry insiders are now suggesting that as well as the V8, Ferrari plans to shoehorn in a development of the 6.5-litre V12 from the Ferrari 812 Superfast.

At the other end of the scale, an all-new V6 twin-turbo plug-in hybrid could also be offered that, like the SF90 powertrain, could be blended with three electric motors.

Instead of ultimate power, the smaller engine could offer buyers an extended pure-electric range for markets like China.

If so, added electrification could see power peak at more than 650kW and 1000Nm of torque.

Developed under the 'F175' codename, the flagship Ferrari SUV is just one of 15 new models that will be launched by the car-maker by 2023.

The new platform upon which the Ferrari Purosangue is based will underpin future front/mid-engine GTs, while another all-new architecture is being developed for a successor to the Ferrari F8 Tributo.

Inside, the Ferrari SUV is set to herald an all-new cabin design that will feature a new steering wheel, infotainment system, head-up display and instruments.

For the first time, rear seat entertainment and comfort has also been a priority, especially considering the new Ferrari will indirectly go head-to-head with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

When it arrives, the Ferrari Purosangue is also expected to be the fastest, best-handling SUV of all time, hinting that it could employ new chassis technology.

As for performance, expect a 0-100km/h time comfortably below 4.0 seconds and a top speed approaching 340km/h.