Lamborghini Urus Evaluation
Back in 1964, its two-seated mid-engined arrangement probably appeared totally bonkers, but its design set the standard for high performance sports and supercars of the future.
Fast-forward more than half a century later, it’s probably no shock the Italians have come up with something that on paper at present sounds absolutely ridiculous, however might form the longer term: the world’s first Superautomotive SUV, the Urus.
Yes, that’s proper, the world’s first 5-seater superautomotive - an SUV that cannot just drive quick uphill however wallows in driving on sand, soil, snow and every other surface you can think to problem it with.
I don’t think I can bear in mind any other car throwing up so many questions when I first told mates and colleagues about getting my hands on a Super-SUV for a couple of days.
Back in 1964, its two-seated mid-engined arrangement probably seemed totally bonkers, however its design set the usual for high efficiency sports and superautomobiles of the future.
Fast-forward more than half a century later, it’s probably no shock the Italians have come up with something that on paper right this moment sounds absolutely ridiculous, however could shape the future: the world’s first Supercar SUV, the Urus.
Yes, that’s proper, the world’s first 5-seater superautomotive - an SUV that can't just drive quick uphill but wallows in driving on sand, soil, snow and every other surface you can think to problem it with.
I don’t think I can keep in mind any other automobile throwing up so many questions once I first told buddies and colleagues about getting my hands on a Super-SUV for a number of days.
Of course, the time period Super-SUV was always bound to upset the ‘purests’ who will argue this isn’t even a proper Lamborghini let alone a supercar. However if you happen to stop to think about it, this brattier, younger brother is much more practical to drive than its prettier older sisters – and has lots more to supply than being the world’s first superautomobile that can cope with potholes.
Call it no matter you need, I'm about to stun you with a startling reality: the Urus now accounts for 60% - more than half – of all Lamborghini sales worldwide. That’s some clever business.
Why? Because you are able to do a hell of a more in it than your common supercar.
Its success is no doubt partially d35 to sharing the identical platform because the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. It’s powered by a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 with an eight-pace automatic gearbox which produces a whopping 641bhp.
All this implies that despite weighing 2.2-tonnes, the Urus it can really shift, with a top velocity of 189mph. However more importantly, it blends comfort and off-ability right into a seductive mix.
This is a big car. You sit slightly lower in it than most SUVs and that delivers a real feeling of security sat behind the wheel. There's loads of room within the rear seats and the boot is a decent dimension for any household planning a trip away or that has to haul plenty of luggage round on a every day basis.
The interior is bathed in gorgeous leather and if you happen to weren’t already feeling energy crazed enough sat behind the beguiling array of switches for various modes on provide, the ignition has a funky missile launcher-style cover you must flick as much as start the engine.
More importantly the Urus really shifted on straight roads, stuck like glue to each bend and ran up hills like an excited child racing to a sweet shop. I notably delighted with how it entered each curve with seemingly pinpoint precision and emerged from them with a big grin on its face.
And speaking of grins – it introduced a smile to everybody who did a double take and gawped on spotting it out and about. Which is a primary for some other SUV I have driven.
The off-road package consists of strengthened stainless metal bumpers, brushed metal exhaust ideas and the ability to boost the automobile higher to lift it over ambitious obstacles. Get behind the wheel and you can only dream of what it have to be like to take this for a spin over sand dune.
Of course, most individuals that buy this car are probably by no means going to take as a lot as close to a blade of grass let alone off road. But then most of these individuals will probably be glad within the knowledge these options are there ought to they want them.
