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Lamborghini Urus Super SUV Revealed
Lamborghini has revealed the production version of its Urus SUV, or as the firm calls it, the world’s first ‘Super Sports Activity Vehicle’. Take a look at the details of this new brute below…
The Urus concept was first shown in 2012 and Lamborghini, a brand known for creating some of the world’s finest and fastest supercars, received some criticism for even contemplating going down the SUV road. Despite the critics, Lamborghini pushed forward with its plans and today, some 5 years later, the production Urus super SUV has been revealed to the world. It worked for Porsche, right?
Lamborghini Urus - Key Details
Engine and performance
The Urus, an SUV with supercar-like performance and offroad ability.
Produced at Lamborghini’s plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the Urus is the firm’s first bonafide luxury SUV since the rather military LM002, or Rambo Lambo as it’s known. Urus will be built on Volkswagen Group’s MLB Evo platform that also underpins luxury SUVs like the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, and Bentley Bentayga. Lamborghini aims to produce about 3 500 units a year.
The Urus is entering a booming luxury SUV segment and is powered by a 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 engine offering 478 kW from 6 000 rpm and 845 Nm of torque from 2 250 rpm. Apart from fulfilling its duties as an SUV, the Urus will also deliver eye-watering performance and if claims are to be believed, it’s undoubtedly the fastest SUV on earth.
Weighing in at 2 154 kg, acceleration is blistering by SUV standards with Lamborghini claiming 3.6 seconds in the sprint to 100 kph while forging ahead to 200 kph in 12.8 seconds and finally climaxing with a top speed of 305 kph. The Urus makes use of an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with a torque converter, a first for the brand, sending power to all four wheels. Urus also makes use of the rear-wheel steering system from the Aventador S to help enhance manoeuvrability and stability. The Urus is also equipped with super-size brakes, 17.3-inch carbon ceramic rotors with 10-piston callipers up front.
Any SUV worth its salt must offer some offroad ability and the Urus, believe it or not, will be able to do some bundu bashing (not that you’d want to) thanks to a variety of driving modes including your typical modes such as Strada, Sport, and Corsa, as well as terrain-specific modes such as Sabbia (sand), Terra (dirt), and Neve (snow). When driving the Urus offroad in Sabbia, Terra or Neve modes, the ride-height will increase to accommodate the terrain. There is also a custom mode called Ego.
Design
Low, sleek and fast, the Urus draws design inspiration from the Countach and the LM002.
The Urus measures 5,112 mm in length, stands 1,638 mm tall and 2,016 mm wide. Its wheelbase is measured at 3,003 mm.
In the case of the Urus, supercar design and SUV design have been melded together. The Urus features a sleek, low-slung design approach with vital Lamborghini DNA inspiration taken from the Countach, and indeed the Rambo Lambo LM002. Hence, the Urus’ low profile, angles of the side windows and diagonal lines seen at the front and rear are all inspired by the Countach supercar. The front fender of the Urus, as well as the wheel arches, were inspired by the LM002, but designed in a way to express the dynamic ability of the Urus. A triangular air outlet seen on the LM002 has also made its way onto the Urus. A rear diffuser houses the round twin tailpipes.
The Urus rides on 21-inch alloy wheels as standard but 22 and 23-inch wheels are offered and come shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres.
As for the interior, the Urus adopts a centre stack design with hexagonal surfaces to match its sharp exterior styling. It's equipped with a flat-bottomed, 3-spoke steering wheel and a red starter button as seen on other Lamborghini models. The front seats are 12-way adjustable with a heating function. A digital instrument cluster and infotainment system with voice recognition and Apple Carplay and Android Auto are fitted. A premium Bang & Olufsen sound system offers 3D sound with 8-speakers as standard.
In terms of storage space, the Urus' load bay has 616 litres of space which expands to 1 596 litres with the rear seats folded down.
Approximate pricing for the Urus starts at about $200 000, which translates to R2 704 560 and first customers can expect their vehicles in the first half of 2018. The introduction of Urus in South Africa has not yet been confirmed, but it is likely.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/lamborghini-urus-super-suv-revealed/44334/
Lamborghini has revealed the production version of its Urus SUV, or as the firm calls it, the world’s first ‘Super Sports Activity Vehicle’. Take a look at the details of this new brute below…
The Urus concept was first shown in 2012 and Lamborghini, a brand known for creating some of the world’s finest and fastest supercars, received some criticism for even contemplating going down the SUV road. Despite the critics, Lamborghini pushed forward with its plans and today, some 5 years later, the production Urus super SUV has been revealed to the world. It worked for Porsche, right?
Lamborghini Urus - Key Details
Engine and performance
The Urus, an SUV with supercar-like performance and offroad ability.
Produced at Lamborghini’s plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the Urus is the firm’s first bonafide luxury SUV since the rather military LM002, or Rambo Lambo as it’s known. Urus will be built on Volkswagen Group’s MLB Evo platform that also underpins luxury SUVs like the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, and Bentley Bentayga. Lamborghini aims to produce about 3 500 units a year.
The Urus is entering a booming luxury SUV segment and is powered by a 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 engine offering 478 kW from 6 000 rpm and 845 Nm of torque from 2 250 rpm. Apart from fulfilling its duties as an SUV, the Urus will also deliver eye-watering performance and if claims are to be believed, it’s undoubtedly the fastest SUV on earth.
Weighing in at 2 154 kg, acceleration is blistering by SUV standards with Lamborghini claiming 3.6 seconds in the sprint to 100 kph while forging ahead to 200 kph in 12.8 seconds and finally climaxing with a top speed of 305 kph. The Urus makes use of an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with a torque converter, a first for the brand, sending power to all four wheels. Urus also makes use of the rear-wheel steering system from the Aventador S to help enhance manoeuvrability and stability. The Urus is also equipped with super-size brakes, 17.3-inch carbon ceramic rotors with 10-piston callipers up front.
Any SUV worth its salt must offer some offroad ability and the Urus, believe it or not, will be able to do some bundu bashing (not that you’d want to) thanks to a variety of driving modes including your typical modes such as Strada, Sport, and Corsa, as well as terrain-specific modes such as Sabbia (sand), Terra (dirt), and Neve (snow). When driving the Urus offroad in Sabbia, Terra or Neve modes, the ride-height will increase to accommodate the terrain. There is also a custom mode called Ego.
Design
Low, sleek and fast, the Urus draws design inspiration from the Countach and the LM002.
The Urus measures 5,112 mm in length, stands 1,638 mm tall and 2,016 mm wide. Its wheelbase is measured at 3,003 mm.
In the case of the Urus, supercar design and SUV design have been melded together. The Urus features a sleek, low-slung design approach with vital Lamborghini DNA inspiration taken from the Countach, and indeed the Rambo Lambo LM002. Hence, the Urus’ low profile, angles of the side windows and diagonal lines seen at the front and rear are all inspired by the Countach supercar. The front fender of the Urus, as well as the wheel arches, were inspired by the LM002, but designed in a way to express the dynamic ability of the Urus. A triangular air outlet seen on the LM002 has also made its way onto the Urus. A rear diffuser houses the round twin tailpipes.
The Urus rides on 21-inch alloy wheels as standard but 22 and 23-inch wheels are offered and come shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres.
As for the interior, the Urus adopts a centre stack design with hexagonal surfaces to match its sharp exterior styling. It's equipped with a flat-bottomed, 3-spoke steering wheel and a red starter button as seen on other Lamborghini models. The front seats are 12-way adjustable with a heating function. A digital instrument cluster and infotainment system with voice recognition and Apple Carplay and Android Auto are fitted. A premium Bang & Olufsen sound system offers 3D sound with 8-speakers as standard.
In terms of storage space, the Urus' load bay has 616 litres of space which expands to 1 596 litres with the rear seats folded down.
Approximate pricing for the Urus starts at about $200 000, which translates to R2 704 560 and first customers can expect their vehicles in the first half of 2018. The introduction of Urus in South Africa has not yet been confirmed, but it is likely.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/lamborghini-urus-super-suv-revealed/44334/
