Lamborghini Urus

The Lamborghini Urus concept was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show on 23 April 2012.{{cite web |url=https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/revealed-lamborghini-urus-suv-20120421-1xddp.html |title=Drive News – Lamborghini Urus SUV |date=22 April 2012 |access-date=16 November 2017 |archive-date=11 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011082119/http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/revealed-lamborghini-urus-suv-20120421-1xddp.html |url-status=dead }} Later, the SUV was also shown at Pebble Beach in 2012. Powered by a 5.2-litre V10 engine shared with the Gallardo, the engine generated a theoretical maximum power output of {{cvt|600|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} and was accompanied with an all-wheel-drive system. The sharp-lined exterior design of the SUV takes heavy influence from the company's V12 flagship, the Aventador.

Previously, Lamborghini had trademarked the name "Urus" before the introduction of the Lamborghini Estoque at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, and automotive news blogs Jalopnik and Autoblog believed that the name would be applied to what was eventually found to be the Estoque.{{cite web |last=Wojdyla |first=Ben |date=22 September 2008 |title=Lamborghini Urus Four-Door Concept Coming To Paris, Fittingly Named After A Big German Cow |url=http://jalopnik.com/5053008/lamborghini-urus-four+door-concept-coming-to-paris-fittingly-named-after-a-big-german-cow |access-date=5 May 2012 |website=jalopnik.com |quote=The lid on the mysterious Lamborghini teaser images has cracked open a bit wider today, and what we see inside is the Lamborghini Urukakflfls, a four-door, front-engine, super saloon to compete against the Porsche Panamera and the Aston Martin Rapide.}}{{cite web |last=Wojdyla |first=Ben |date=26 September 2008 |title=Lamborghini Estoque Is The Lamborghini Urus? |url=http://jalopnik.com/5055103/lamborghini-estoque-is-the-lamborghini-urus |access-date=5 May 2012 |website=jalopnik.com |quote=Seems the trademark claim Lamborghini placed on the name "Urus" may have been a red herring and the real name of the four-door super-saloon set to debut at the Paris Motor Show may be the Lamborghini Estoque.}}

File:Urusfront.jpg|Urus concept

File:P1080941-Lamborghini Urus Concept.jpg|Urus Concept alongside the Lamborghini LM002

On 4 December 2017, the Urus was unveiled at Lamborghini's Sant'Agata Bolognese headquarters, making it the brand's first SUV since the LM002.{{cite magazine |date=26 September 2013 |title=Report: Lamborghini Boss Confirms Urus SUV Will Go into Production |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/report-lamborghini-boss-confirms-urus-suv-will-go-into-production |magazine=Top Gear Philippines |access-date=26 September 2013}}{{cite web |author=Vijayenthiran, Viknesh |date=14 May 2013 |title=Lamborghini Urus SUV Approved for Production in 2017 |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084159_lamborghini-urus-suv-approved-for-production-in-2017 |access-date=27 September 2013 |publisher=Motor Authority}} The production version of the SUV received major changes to the exterior and featured a different powertrain than that of the concept.{{cite web |author=Jay Traugott |date=22 April 2012 |title=Lamborghini Urus concept revealed |url=https://carbuzz.com/news/lamborghini-urus-suv-concept-revealed |access-date=5 February 2018 |publisher=Carbuzz}} Production of the new Urus started at Lamborghini's refreshed Sant'Agata facility, ahead of first deliveries in early 2018 with a targeted sales volume of around 3,500 a year.{{Cite web |title=Lamborghini Urus finally revealed |url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/223435/lamborghini-urus-2018-revealed/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Motor1.com}}{{cite news |date=16 May 2017 |title=2019 Lamborghini Urus SUV Horsepower Revealed by CEO |publisher=Car and Driver |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15341364/2019-lamborghini-urus-suv-horsepower-revealed-by-ceo/ |access-date=28 July 2020}} However, Lamborghini had to expand their factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese to meet the higher demand.

In July 2020, the company announced the 10,000th unit of the Urus.[https://www.topgear.com/car-news/suvs/already-10000th-lamborghini-urus This is already the 10,000th Lamborghini Urus] – Stephen Dobie, Top Gear, 22 July 2020 In 2022, Lamborghini hit a major milestone, having produced 20,000 of these SUVs, which made the Urus the company's best-selling model in the shortest time.{{Cite web |date=17 June 2022 |title=The Urus Makes History as Lamborghini's Best Selling Model |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/6/lamborghini-urus-best-selling-model-announcement |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=HYPEBEAST}}

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The Lamborghini Urus is significantly lighter than many of its competitors (i.e. the BMW X6 M, Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan, but not the Porsche Cayenne) at less than {{cvt|2200|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} as quoted by the manufacturer{{cite web |url=https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models/urus |title=Lamborghini Urus Dimensions |access-date=5 February 2018}} mainly because of the extensive usage of carbon fibre reinforced polymer, despite using the same platform as the Audi Q7, Bentley Bentayga, Porsche Cayenne, and Volkswagen Touareg.

The Urus has a front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout,{{cite journal |last=Kable |first=Greg |title=Lightning Lamborghini |journal=Autoweek |date=30 April 2012 |volume=62 |issue=9 |url=http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120423/CHINA/120429942 |access-date=4 May 2012 |page=10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425212530/http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120423/CHINA/120429942 |archive-date=25 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.techalert.in/2012/04/lamborghini-urus-latest-new-suv.html |title=Lamborghini Urus SUV |date=23 April 2012 |access-date=23 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190944/http://www.techalert.in/2012/04/lamborghini-urus-latest-new-suv.html |archive-date=20 October 2017 |url-status=dead }} and a top speed of {{cvt|305|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} making it one of the world's fastest production SUVs. The Urus can accelerate from 0–{{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 3.6 seconds and 0–{{convert|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 12.8 seconds.

Lamborghini has developed the world's largest set of carbon ceramic disc brakes for the Urus at the time of its release, with {{convert|440|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} discs in the front and {{convert|370|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} discs in the rear using ten-piston callipers at the front and single-piston calipers at the rear.{{Cite web |title=Lamborghini Urus Has The World's Biggest Brakes – 6th Gear Automotive Solutions |url=https://www.6thgearautomotive.com/2019/01/27/lamborghini-urus-has-the-worlds-biggest-brakes/ |access-date=2023-04-17}} The all-wheel drive system of the Urus under normal driving sends 40 percent of the available torque to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear wheels. It also uses torque vectoring to send as much as 70 percent to the front or 87 percent to the rear, when necessary. The SUV also features rear-wheel steering and an air suspension system that can provide a maximum of {{convert|250|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} of ground clearance for off-road use. The SUV is available with an optional off-road package, which includes modified front and rear bumpers that are better suited to the task.

An unadorned Urus comes standard with a turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, an eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, 21-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, a rear-axle torque-vectoring system, and four-wheel steering. On the inside, the Urus comes with a simulated suede headliner and leather seating surfaces. The front seats feature 12-way power adjustment, position memory, seat heating, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. The rear seats can be configured as either a three-person bench or two-person sport seats, and four-zone automatic climate control is standard.{{Cite web|date=18 July 2017|title=Lamborghini Urus Prices, Reviews, and Pictures {{!}} Edmunds|url=https://www.edmunds.com/lamborghini/urus/|website=Edmunds.com}}

The Urus, like all of Lamborghini's current offerings, features a selection of driving modes, which adapt the suspension to improve the car's performance in various driving conditions. The Lamborghini Urus features Strada (street), Sport, Corsa (track), Terra (dirt), Sabbia (sand), and Neve (snow) driving modes, with the latter three possibly only available on the off-road package offered. The Urus has a seating capacity of four to five people.{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/4/16734854/lamborghini-urus-suv-650-horsepower |title=The Lamborghini Urus is the latest $200,000 SUV |work=The Verge |access-date=5 December 2017}}

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The Urus does not use Lamborghini's hallmark of naturally aspirated V10 (as used in the concept) or V12 engines. Instead, the Urus is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, a modified version of Audi's 4.0-litre V8. The engine is rated at a maximum power output of {{convert|478|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of {{convert|850|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,250–4,500 rpm. The engine has been heavily reworked for the Urus, and is uprated by {{Convert|100|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|80|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque more than the Cayenne Turbo, with changes such as new cylinder heads. The engine is assembled at a Volkswagen plant in Hungary and is shipped to Lamborghini's assembly plant.{{Cite news |title=Lamborghini Urus Reviews {{!}} Lamborghini Urus Price, Photos, and Specs {{!}} Car and Driver|work=Car and Driver |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/lamborghini/urus |access-date=3 August 2018}}{{Cite news |title=New Lamborghini Urus SUV revealed in full – due in 2018 |work=Evo |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/lamborghini/13233/new-lamborghini-urus-suv-revealed-in-full-due-in-2018 |access-date=3 August 2018}}

The Urus accelerates from 0 to {{convert|62|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of {{convert|190|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The EPA fuel economy is rated at {{convert|14|mpgus|abbr=on|1}} combined (city and highway), {{convert|12|mpgus|abbr=on|1}} city, and {{convert|17|mpgus|abbr=on|1}} highway.{{cite web |title=Fuel Economy of 2020 Lamborghini Vehicles |url=https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Lamborghini2020.shtml |access-date=19 November 2020 |website=US Department of Energy, the official U.S. government source for fuel economy information |publisher=US Department of Energy}}

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The Urus Pearl Capsule is a variant of the standard Urus. Customers who buy the Urus Pearl Capsule can customize it to the fullest, with options including being able to choose the colours for two-tone Alcantara seats, to the paint colours. Lamborghini states that there are three pearl paint options available—Verde Mantis, Arancio Borealis and Giallo Inti—providing a modern interpretation of the original solid colours united with Lamborghini tradition. The Black Gloss is painted lower bumpers, rocker covers and roof to create a dramatic two-tone effect, while the 23-inch Taigete alloy wheels in Shiny Black match the colour accents chosen. Technical specifications of the Urus Pearl Capsule such as power and torque remain the same as the standard Urus.{{Cite web |title=Urus Pearl Capsule Lamborghini |url=https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models/urus/urus-pearl-capsule |access-date=8 August 2020 |publisher=Lamborghini.com}}

The Urus ST-X is a racing, non-street-legal variant of the standard Urus, built by the Squadra Corse Division of Lamborghini. The concept was unveiled in 2018, at the Lamborghini World Finals. Designed to meet FIA regulations, the production ST-X features a full roll-cage, fire suppression system, and an FT3 fuel tank. The air intakes have been enlarged to better optimize the heat exchange of the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Power and torque remain the same as the street-legal Urus, with the same {{convert|641|hp|PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|850|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The car has hexagonal racing exhausts, and 21-inch alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli tires. These changes give a 25% weight reduction compared to the street-legal car. Customer deliveries are scheduled for 2020.{{Cite web|title=Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept, the first Super SUV for racing|url=https://squadracorse.lamborghini.com/news/lamborghini-urus-st-x-concept-first-super-suv-racing|access-date=1 August 2020|website=squadracorse.lamborghini.com|language=it}}

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The Urus Performante was unveiled by Lamborghini in August 2022 as a more powerful variant of the Urus. Unlike other special variants, the Performante saw a significant change in design and performance specifications. The engine is upgraded to produce {{convert|657|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}}, with torque remaining unchanged, and it comes with improved downforce, while being {{convert|104|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} lighter than other variants.{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Tim |title=Lamborghini's New Urus Performante Ups the SUV Ante Again |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2022-lamborghini-urus-performante-suv/ |access-date=22 August 2022 |website=CNET}} Lamborghini claims a 0–{{Convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} time of 3.3 seconds and a top speed of {{convert|306|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |title=Lamborghini Urus Performante |url=https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models/urus/urus-performante |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=Lamborghini.com}} Other changes include retuned suspension, a more rear biased center differential, removal of the height adjustable air springs in favor of fixed height coil springs, removal of the off-road drive modes, and optional Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires.{{Cite web |last=Edmunds |first=Dan |title=Tested: 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante Lives up to Its Name |date=May 2023 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a43720085/2023-lamborghini-urus-performante-by-the-numbers/}}

The SE, revealed in April 2024, features a general restyling of the exterior part. However, the turning point in this version is the new Plug-in hybrid system, which, coupled with the 611 HP twin-turbo V8 already adopted on the basic model, increases the power up to 789 HP, with 950 Nm of torque. Despite the weight, which has increased by 300 kg compared to the Urus S, the SE has slightly better acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h,{{Cite web |last=Stoklosa |first=Alexander |title=The Urus super-SUV gets a plug-in hybrid powertrain that tops its strictly gas-fueled siblings by far.| url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2024-lamborghini-urus-se-first-look-review/}} but the big difference lies in emissions: According to Lamborghini, the Urus SE has an 80% lower environmental impact, compared to older versions of the SUV.{{Cite web |title=Urus SE, dare to live more |url=https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models/urus/urus-se|publisher=Lamborghini.com}}

File:Lamborghini Urus SE 001.jpg|Urus SE

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In November 2020, the NHTSA recalled 2019 and 2020 model year Uruses equipped with the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine due to a fire risk, since high engine compartment temperatures can cause the fuel line quick connectors to rise to temperatures above the design operating specification limit. These elevated temperatures can cause the quick connect material to soften, which could result in a fuel leak. Lamborghini said it became aware of the issue after Porsche AG identified it in 2019. A total of 2,831 Urus were affected.{{Cite web |title=Lamborghini Urus recalled due to potential fire risk |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2020/11/30/lamborghini-urus-recall-fire/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Autoblog|date=30 November 2020 }}

In May 2024, Lamborghini issued a recall on 2,133 units of the 2023 and 2024 model year Urus Performante and Urus S which relates to the hood latch striker rivets. When driving at speeds above {{Convert|94|mph|km/h|abbr=in}}, increased airflow can enter between the small gaps of the hood and the front bumper which can cause the latch mechanism to fail resulting in the hood to snap backwards, obscuring the driver's view and windscreen damage. In other cases, the hood could fully detach from the vehicle.{{Cite news |last=Alaniz |first=Anthony |date=2024-05-22 |title=Lamborghini Urus Recalled Over Hood That Could Detach at High Speeds |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/720634/lamborghini-urus-recall-hood-detach/ |work=Motor1}}

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