# Ferrari Purosangue V12 Dyno Run Hints at Added Power – Daily Car News (2026-02-27) > Today in Cars: EV hot-hatch heat, rally nostalgia, rugged new off-roaders, and a V12 flex I brewed the strong stuff this morning and the industry delivered to match: spy shots of a feisty Cupra EV, a teaser for a fresher... > Published 2026-02-27 by Thomas Nismenth. 7 min read (1418 words). > Blog: News at AutoWin (https://www.autowin.com). ## Details - Canonical URL: https://www.autowin.com/en/blogs/news/ferrari-purosangue-v12-dyno-run-hints-at-added-power-daily-car-news-2026-02-27 - Author: Thomas Nismenth - Published: 2026-02-27 - Updated: 2026-02-27 - Reading time: 7 minutes - Word count: 1418 - Topics: Automotive, Car News, Celica, Cupra, Daily, Ferrari, GWM, News, Purosangue, Raval, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, V12 - Featured image: https://www.a1win.jp/cdn/shop/articles/daily-car-news-2026-02-27.webp?v=1772174026&width=1200 ## Summary Today in Cars: EV hot-hatch heat, rally nostalgia, rugged new off-roaders, and a V12 flexI brewed the strong stuff this morning and the industry delivered to match: spy shots of a feisty Cupra EV, a teaser for a fresher Born, Toyota flirting with the Celica badge again (with mud on the tires, no less), a Tesla Model 3 tweak for Australia, a plug-in ute push from GWM, Subaru’s Wilderness vibe heading Down Under, Rivian’s skunkworks going public, Hyundai getting playful on screens, Nissan polishing the Versa, and a Ferrari V12 doing Very Ferrari Things on a dyno. Let’s get into it.Small, shar... ## Full Article Today in Cars: EV hot-hatch heat, rally nostalgia, rugged new off-roaders, and a V12 flexI brewed the strong stuff this morning and the industry delivered to match: spy shots of a feisty Cupra EV, a teaser for a fresher Born, Toyota flirting with the Celica badge again (with mud on the tires, no less), a Tesla Model 3 tweak for Australia, a plug-in ute push from GWM, Subaru’s Wilderness vibe heading Down Under, Rivian’s skunkworks going public, Hyundai getting playful on screens, Nissan polishing the Versa, and a Ferrari V12 doing Very Ferrari Things on a dyno. Let’s get into it.Small, sharp, and electric: Cupra’s Raval hot hatch and a Born makeoverCupra’s about to turn up the volume in the compact EV space. The 2027 Cupra Raval—the brand’s urban-size electric hatch—has been spotted testing in hot-hatch form ahead of its reveal. Think short wheelbase, chunky wheels, and the sort of stance that makes you plot a detour for the fun road home.Running alongside it, the 2027 Cupra Born is getting a facelift, teased ahead of a March debut. When I last drove the Born, I came away grinning at its rear-drive balance and quick, pointy front end, but rolled my eyes at the occasional infotainment lag and those haptic sliders that never felt at home on a bumpy backroad. A mid-cycle nip-and-tuck should be a chance to tidy those up, refresh the cabin, and potentially unlock more range or performance through software and drivetrain tweaks. Raval hot hatch: spied with sporty cues; positioned beneath Born in size and price. Born facelift: official tease points to updated lighting, interior trim, and likely software upgrades. Timing: both tagged for 2027 market timing, with the Born’s reveal coming first in March. What I’m watching: backlit, easier-to-use controls and a sharper driver display on Born; chassis tune and tire choices on the Raval.Toyota dusts off the Celica name—this time with rally boots onThe headlines you’ve been waiting to read since the GT-Four glory days: Toyota has previewed a 2027 Celica as a rally car. It’s just a preview, but that name instantly cues up images of anti-lag chirps and fog lights slicing through a Welsh forest at 3 a.m. If Toyota’s testing the waters with a competition-led Celica return, it’s a love letter to the faithful and a savvy bridge from the GR Yaris and GR Corolla’s rally DNA.My first brush with a vintage Celica GT-Four years ago was all about traction and tenacity. If a modern Celica leans back into that ethos—even as a halo rally project—it could become the poster car for a new generation of gravel kids. Confirmed: It’s a preview with motorsport intent, not a full production reveal yet. Context: Sits neatly alongside Toyota’s GR line and WRC pedigree. Open questions: Will it be a pure motorsport effort or a signpost to a road car?Tesla Model 3 update leaked before its Australian landingA fresh leak suggests another Model 3 update is imminent for Australia. On coarse-chip Aussie tarmac, the post-“Highland” 3 I drove already felt quieter and more tied down than earlier cars, with notably better seat comfort on long freeway slogs. The leak appears to show light-touch tweaks—think trim, wheels, maybe some regional suspension tuning, and feature alignment via software. What it looks like: incremental hardware and cabin detail changes. What it means: Australia could get a spec better tailored to local roads and buyers. Watch-for: any changes to driver-assistance hardware or performance variant settings.Ute and outdoors surge: GWM’s plug-in push, Subaru’s Wilderness wave, and Rivian’s sandboxGWM has confirmed the Cannon Hi4-T as its second plug-in hybrid ute for Australia—a clear sign Chinese brands aren’t just nibbling at the market; they’re carving their initials into it. Expect the usual hybrid ute questions—real-world electric-only range, towing implications, and payload trade-offs—but there’s no denying the appeal of quiet, torquey urban running with the safety net of a combustion engine for the weekend tow.Backing that up, GWM’s leadership is out there saying they’re not “one-dimensional” like some rivals, leaning into a spread of powertrains instead of putting all their electrified eggs in one basket. That’s marketing, sure, but the product cadence backs it.Meanwhile, Subaru is expanding its Wilderness sub-brand in Australia. If you’ve sampled a Wilderness model in the U.S.—and I’ve dragged more than one across rocky fire roads—you know the drill: chunkier tires, more ground clearance, honest-to-goodness recovery points, and a roof rack you don’t have to baby. It’s the difference between “soft road” cosplay and actually making the campsite before sunset.And then there’s Rivian’s Adventure Department, which Road & Track describes as the company’s skunkworks gone public. Translation: sanctioned tinkering. Expect limited-run gear, cleverly integrated accessories, maybe even special builds—essentially all the cool garage projects your buddy’s been threatening to finish, but with OEM polish. Brand/Program What It Is Powertrain Angle Who It Suits Standout Bit GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute Plug-in hybrid (electric drive + ICE backup) Tradies and families wanting weekday EV commuting with weekend towing Second PHEV ute for AU signals commitment, not a one-off Subaru Wilderness (AU) Rugged trim line Conventional powertrains with hardware upgrades Campers, skiers, gravel-road warriors Factory lift, all-terrain tires, real recovery points Rivian Adventure Dept. OEM skunkworks Accessory and special-project agnostic R1 owners and gearheads who mod smart Limited-run, highly integrated adventure kit Performance corner: Ferrari’s Purosangue V12 shows off on a dynoCarscoops flagged a dyno run of the Ferrari Purosangue that hints at the naturally aspirated V12 pushing even harder than the official figure. On paper, the Purosangue’s 6.5-liter is rated at around 715 hp; on the rollers, it appears there’s a bit more spice up top. I had a brief run in one last summer and it felt every bit the big-number Ferrari: velvet throttle below 4k, then a top-end lunge that turns road into ribbon. Dynos aren’t gospel, but the takeaway is classic Maranello—conservative brochure numbers, exuberant reality.Tech and tidbits: Pikachu on your dash, a nicer Versa cabin, and a $100 surprise Hyundai adds Pokémon themes to its digital dashboards and infotainment. Pure whimsy, likely via a software update on recent models. I’m not usually one for animated skins, but anything that makes a school run a touch more fun gets a nod—just make sure the speedo stays crystal clear. Nissan Versa (a.k.a. Almera/Sunny in some markets) gets interior updates, mostly at the top trims. Expect nicer materials, larger screens, and a tidier layout. The Versa’s always been honest, affordable transport; a better cabin makes long commutes a shade less soul-sapping. State Farm is mailing $100 checks to millions of U.S. drivers as part of a larger give-back. If you’re a policyholder, maybe don’t ignore that envelope—could cover a tank of fuel, a tire rotation, or the fancy car wash you keep skipping.What I’ll be watching next Cupra’s March reveal: does the Born fix the fussy touch controls and add meaningful range? Toyota’s Celica tease: any hint it’ll spawn a road-going special? GWM Hi4-T details: official EV range and towing ratings in Australia. Rivian’s first Adventure Dept. drop: limited gear or full-on special builds?ConclusionFrom hot EV hatch promises to rally throwbacks and real-deal off-road trims, today felt like a nice balance of head and heart. The tech keeps getting smarter (sometimes sillier), the performance cars keep over-delivering, and the mainstream stuff edges a little nicer. Now, about that Celica…FAQWhen will the Cupra Raval hot hatch be revealed?It’s been caught testing ahead of its full reveal, with market ... ## Related Store Context - [AutoWin Blog & News](https://www.autowin.com/blogs/news): Automotive news and fitment guides - [AutoWin Store Index](https://www.autowin.com/llms.txt): Full product catalog for AI agents - [Agent Instructions](https://www.autowin.com/agents.md): Commerce protocol and Shop skill - Reviews verified on [AutiVex](https://autivex.com/business/autowin-com): AutoWin customer ratings