Car review: Pagani Utopia makes driving special again

MODENA, Italy – When I first heard about Pagani some 20 years ago, I was naturally sceptical. After all, boutique carmakers had come and gone. Even long-established names have had to be rescued by bigger groups. Others have simply disappeared.

As it turns out, Pagani has not only survived, but it is also thriving. Since its first model, the Zonda, was unveiled in 1999, its car prices have risen by nearly 10 times – from under €300,000 for the Zonda C12 to €2.6 million (S$3.7 million) for the Utopia Coupe (its third model launched in 2022).