Lamborghini unveils new Urus super SUV

Lamborghini has taken the covers off its first SUV since it stopped production of the LM002 in 1992. Called the Urus, it features a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine – the first ever fitted to a Lamborghini – that produces 641bhp and 627b/ft of torque. It is paired to an eightspeed automatic transmission. Low-down grunt is supplemented by a four-wheel-drive system that adopts active torque vectoring via a rear differential and rear-wheel steering. It also has the Tamburo driving dynamics control system, which includes six driving modes – Strada (Road), Sport, Corsa (Track), Neve (Snow), Terra (Off-road) and Sabbia (Sand). With the best power-to-weight ratio of any SUV, the Urus can get from 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds and go on to a top speed of 190mph. The sharp looks are unmistakably Lamborghini – with the coupe-inspired look resembling features from the rest of the brand’s line-up, including the familiar Y-shaped LED headlights and large front air intakes. The Urus sits on wheels ranging from 21 to 23 inches in diameter, fitted with Pirelli P-zero tyres that were specially developed for the model. It also receives adaptive air suspension and carbon ceramic brakes. Inside, Lamborghini has installed heated electric sports seats in the front, while the rear bench can be folded down to extend the 616 litres of boot space further. Other features include a central dual-touchscreen infotainment system similar to the one found in parent company Audi’s latest A8 and A7 models. Prices for the Urus start at £131,500, with the first customers due to receive their vehicle by spring 2018.