Lamborghini Urus SUV

The R3.5-million Lamborghini Urus Arrives in SA

Lamborghini's Urus SUV has officially landed in South Africa and was on display at the opening of the brand's Cape Town dealership. The St'Agata-based firm's first SUV since the '80s LM002 is now available for order with a price tag of R3 495 000.

The Lamborghini 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 maxing out 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.

Lamborghini South Africa is currently represented by two dealerships; one in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town, while a third dealership in Durban is in the planning stages.

At the launch event in Cape Town, Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali was in a very bullish mood following the announcement that local distribution would now be handled by LSM Distributors (Porsche SA). He stated that given Toby Venter's team's involvement, as well as the new product (Urus), the expectation was that annual volumes (currently at 30 units) should pretty much double immediately. He has reason to be optimistic – Lamborghini last year achieved record sales volumes worldwide and doubled the size of its facility in Italy. In South Africa the quality of the brand's presence has been inconsistent in the past – with LSM Distributors on board the brand is in much safer hands.

Domenicali was also at pains to point out that the Urus will not dilute the Lamborghini brand and that the profits the sporty new SUV will deliver would be used to make sure the future of the brand's super sportscars is secured. Looking into the future he made it clear that hybridisation was on the cards for the replacement models of the Huracan and Aventador, but that it was too early to talk about electrification (for Lamborghini). He also suggested that another addition to the Lamborghini model line-up was currently being discussed for potential introduction in the 2020-2025 period. Reading between the lines we suspect a 4-seater GT (think modern-day Espada) is currently leading the list of likely product outcomes.

Worldwide the waiting period for a new Urus is currently around 12 months, but slightly less for South Africa where first deliveries will take place in the final quarter of this year.

Lamborghini Urus Price in South Africa

The price of the Lamborghini Urus includes a 3 Year/100 000 km Driveplan.

Lamborghini Urus R3 495 000

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/the-r35-million-lamborghini-urus-arrives-in-sa/45156/

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Lamborghini CEO cagey on plans for Urus Performante

Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali was guarded when asked about the possibility of a high-performance Urus Performante being added to the Italian automaker’s line-up.

Speaking to CARmag.co.za at the official opening of the new Lamborghini Cape Town showroom (and the local unveiling of the Urus), Domenicali said that it would be “premature” to talk about creating a Performante-badged version of the SUV.

“Let’s see. We just started to launch the first Urus and we already [have] ideas of [future plans for] the car, but it [is] too premature to say that,” Domenicali told us.

“It’s not even in the market. We have a plan that is common with our strategy; we launch new models at the proper time in the market, therefore it’s too premature to say that,” he reiterated.

An Urus Performante would, of course, boast more power and less weight than the standard (for lack of a better term) 478 kW/2 200 kg Urus, while also benefitting from additional chassis tuning.

Domenicali went on to confirm that a hybrid version of the Urus was “already something that we’re going to do”.

“But not before a couple of years, because that would be wrong as an introduction … and, of course, the right moment will be decided by the market.

“If the Urus will stay strong, why will we need to put another model in? It will not be correct for the customer because they’ve invested in the product. Our duty is to make sure that the investment is not diluted by introducing too [many] other models. Yes, it will happen at a proper time,” he said.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/lamborghini-ceo-cagey-on-plans-for-urus-performante/
 
Urus won’t dilute our brand, says Lamborghini CEO

Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali says that even though the new Urus SUV is expected to see the Italian automaker’s global sales quickly double, “exclusivity” will remain a “very important fundamental factor” to the brand.

Speaking to CARmag.co.za at the official opening of the new Lamborghini Cape Town showroom (and the local unveiling of the Urus), Domenicali said the plan was for “stable” growth.

“We want to make sure that the growth is stable in terms of exclusivity. Of course, with Urus it’s a new niche which has not existed before; no one knows how big it could be … and it’s up to us to monitor it,” Domenicali told us.

“But we will always stay a super sport car [brand]; you know, for us the future will be the future Aventador, the future Huracán, the future team project … because that’s where the brand was born and this is where we want to stay connected,” he added.

Domenicali went on to say that some 70 percent of global orders so far placed for the new Urus have come from buyers who are new to the Italian marque.

Interestingly, the 53-year-old added that the typical Urus buyer was “a little bit older” than those purchasing the Aventador and Huracán, describing the new SUV as “a daily useable car” that “you can use with your friends or your family”.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/urus-wont-dilute-our-brand-says-lamborghini-ceo/

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Saw one on Sunday. Really nice in real life. I wasn't convinced by photos.
 
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Lamborghini Urus 2018 UK review

Should I buy one?

It was only a matter of time before Lamborghini claimed its slice of the SUV pie. And like it or loathe it, the Urus is at least the sportiest and most agile car of its type.

Lamborghini Urus specification

Location Surrey On sale Now Price £159,925 Engine 3996cc, V8, twin-turbo, petrol Power 641bhp @ 6000rpm Torque 626lb ft Gearbox Eight-speed automatic Kerb weight 2197kg Top speed 190mph 0-62mph 3.5sec Economy 23mpg CO2 290g/km Rivals Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Bentley Bentayga

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/lamborghini/urus/first-drives/lamborghini-urus-2018-uk-review

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GBP160k is about R3 million, so the premium we are paying in SA isn't too bad at R3.5m
 
TopCar Give Lamborghini Urus Epic Carbon Pack

The Lamborghini Urus looks immensely angry straight from the factory but there is always room for some more anger and TopCar have succeed with a carbon fibre package for the Italian Super SUV.

As you can see, the mods are quite extensive, ranging from more aggressive spoilers to bigger wheels, chunkier side skirts, new rear diffuser, rear spoiler and multiple vent surround inserts. As mentioned, everything is made from carbon fibre.

The custom hood you should notice features a military textured “camouflage” interior trimmed with carbon-Kelvar fibre which TopCar are very proud of calling it the most impressive component.

Pricing at this stage is not yet known but you can bet these lightweight components will not come cheap!

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/10/topcar-give-lamborghini-urus-epic-carbon-pack.html

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Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept

During the 2018 World Finals, Lamborghini Squadra Corse unveiled the Urus ST-X Concept, the racing version of the first Super SUV in the brand's history. The vision is a car conceived for an innovative single-brand championship that combines race circuit and off-road track. The new format will debut in 2020 in Europe and the Middle East on specially prepared FIA-approved circuits, with an "arrive and drive" formula designed to offer driver-customers a complete package including car and technical support during the race weekends.

The Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept applies Lamborghini Squadra Corsa's motorsport experience to a brand new segment. Compared to the production model, the Urus ST-X Concept has been mechanically optimized and equipped with all the FIA-approved safety elements, including steel roll cage, fire suppression system, and FT3 fuel tank.

Aesthetically, the Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept is characterized by the matt Verde Mantis (green) livery in addition to the hood in visible carbon fiber. Larger air intakes optimize the cooling of the V8 twin-turbo engine that is capable of delivering 650 CV and 850 Nm of torque. The overall look is completed by the rear wing, the lateral racing exhausts with a new hexagonal design, and 21" single-nut aluminum alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli tires.

The development of the racing configuration has also led to a 25% weight reduction compared with the production model. The light weight, along with the raised set-up and torsional stiffening provided by a roll cage integrated in the frame, contribute to making the Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept a race car for track and off-road use without compromise. Its track debut will take place during the 2019 Lamborghini World Finals

https://www.netcarshow.com/lamborghini/2018-urus_st-x_concept/

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Vorsteiner Lamborghini Urus Looks Radical

Vorsteiner has finally given us our first look at their new UX-07 aerodynamic package for the Lamborghini Urus which will be ready for production in 2019 and from the renders it is obvious you can order it in clear carbon fibre.

Not much information has been provided but we can see from the shots that it will come with a new engine cover (likely made from carbon fibre) containing a large air vent in the middle, looking very aggressive.

That compliments the new lower front bumper lip in styling, add a pair of side sills and a massive, rear lower diffuser into the equation and you end up with a very aggressively looking Lamborghini Urus.

There are two different rear wings available; one at the edge of the roof, and a second one on the rear hatch itself. If you look closely, you’ll notice Vorsteiner has put small extensions on the vents below the taillights, and a pair of larger fins on the large intakes in the front bumper, underneath the headlights.

These renders still show a set of factory wheels, but they will likely fit a set of bespoke wheels to wrap up the package.

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/12/vorsteiner-lamborghini-urus-looks-radical.html

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The Lamborghini Urus Wearing 23-Inch Wheels Is the Same as a Short Girl in Platform Heels

Besides the 2019 Lamborghini Urus’s power, speed and incredible brakes, its other standout feature concerns a factory option. 23-inch wheels, to be specific. They sound ridiculous, and they are.

The wheels themselves weigh 37.48 pounds in the front and 40.79 pounds in the rear for a combined 157 pounds. If you’re looking for context, a 2018 Mustang GT PP2's 19-inch wheels weigh about 31 pounds up front, 30 pounds in the rear, as noted on this forum thread.

How much do they cost? Well, it’s $5,051 for the Taigete Shiny Black and $5,682 for the Taigete Diamond Finished.

The brakes are the biggest on a production car. Up front they are 17.3 inches, or 440 mm. The 14.6-inch rear brakes look puny when you go with the 23-inch wheels. At least they’re carbon ceramics—the Urus weighs close to 5,000 pounds.

These wheels leave dinosaur footprints, too: Up front, the Urus has 285-section tires. In the back, it wears 325-section tires. Lamborghini told us that Pirelli designed a set of “custom” tires for the Urus, but come on. They’re only custom because nobody else makes a 23-inch, 325-section tire. That’s called a monopoly.

Now, on almost any other car, 23-inch wheels would be absurd. But the Urus can pull them off well because its design language uses wide angles that evoke a general sense of massiveness. On it, the big wheels don’t look that out of place. You can almost forget the scale until you put a person next to them for reference.

If I lined those wheels up next to my car, I’m pretty sure that they would be taller than the hood. At least the front brake discs are proportionately huge as well, so there isn’t that annoying gap between the rotor and the wheel.

I sat around thinking about these big wheels for a while and finally decided that they are really no different than a man or a woman strapping on a pair of platform stilettos of their own. Different people wear high-heeled shoes for different reasons, so I won’t presume to try and guess them all. But I’d wager that the top three reasons are that they make you taller, look killer in profile and help you tower over your enemies.

And just the same with high heels, big wheels are sometimes uncomfortable and impractical to use. I myself thought that the Maserati Levante Trofeo’s 22-inch wheels jostled the ride quality too much. And I want to see someone try and parallel park a Urus without coming close to curbing those things. But for sitting still and looking pretty? Absolutely ace.

To be frank, the Urus is something more than just another car on stilts. In it, I sense a kindred spirit. For every short girl (or guy) who has ever wanted platform heels, the market has delivered. The same goes for this Lamborghini. I’m not completely sure who the short girls or guys are in this situation, but I do know that if the shoes exist, someone will buy them.

I certainly own tall shoes, especially for times like the Gizmodo Media Group holiday party, when I need to gaze down my nose at the rest of the Jalopnik team and evaluate how much sake they’ve all drunk.

https://jalopnik.com/the-lamborghini-urus-wearing-23-inch-wheels-is-the-same-1831187387

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Lamborghini Urus Can Corner As Hard As R8 V10 Plus

We know the Lamborghini Urus is the first Super SUV in the world but after some testing it turns out it is capable of things once reserved for full blown supercars.

The team over at Car and Driver recently put the Sant’Agata Bolognese bull through some performance tests and it achieved some truly staggering things.

30 mph (48 km/h) in a staggering 1.3 seconds
40 mph (64 km/h) in 1.8 seconds
50 mph (80 km/h) in 2.4 seconds
60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.2 seconds
100 mph (160 km/h) in a mind-warping 7.6 seconds
To put that into perspective, it takes the 707 hp Dodge Challenger Hellcat the same time to reach 100 mph (160 km/h).

The Urus took to a skid pad too where it impressed once again with its handling capabilities. Its road holding was tested and achieved 1.02 g cornering force which is what the Audi R8 V10 Plus managed.

Now, what else might Lambo’s SUV need to conquer? We know it will smash the SUV record around the ‘Ring so let’s hope they give us something on this soon!

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/01/lamborghini-urus-can-corner-as-hard-as-r8-v10-plus.html
 
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