Is Lamborghini’s entry-level supercar the best one it makes? Darren Cassey finds out.

more predictable power delivery. It also gets the latest version of Lamborghini’s infotainment system and styling revisions, to differentiate it from the fourwheel-drive version. Elsewhere, it’s largely similar to other Evo models, with a body made from aluminium, carbon-fibre and thermoplastic resin to keep weight low and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

HOW DOES IT LOOK?

If there’s one thing Lamborghini understands, it’s how to design a head-turning car. It helped that our test model was wearing bright green Verde Selvans paint – a £9,540 option – but you couldn’t go anywhere without seeing passers-by having a look, many in open-mouthed delight. Its low wedge design and sharp angles make it stand out even in the supercar segment, and this RWD version gets a few extra touches to differentiate it from other Huracans.

WHAT’S IT LIKE INSIDE?

The cool, angular design continues on the inside. The instrument binnacle houses a cool digital display, while the centrally mounted touchscreen is a new 8.4-inch unit that controls pretty much all interior functions. As such, there are a lot of menus to navigate and it’s not the most intuitive system. Otherwise, it’s not as cramped as you might expect when it comes to headroom and shoulder room between passengers. However, 6ft-plus drivers might find the driving position a little compromised, which doesn’t help comfort on long journeys.

THE VERDICT

The question we set out to answer was whether the entry-level Huracan Evo was the one to have – and honestly, for those who enjoy driving, it is. While some buyers will prefer the extra security that comes from all-wheel-drive, the rearwheel-drive version has a sense of playfulness that its more expensive sibling is missing.