Lamborghini is known for designing and manufacturing the most luxurious sports cars and SUVs. One of their newest models is the 2022 Lamborghini Urus. Let’s look at what this sporty SUV has to offer Australian drivers.
Overview
The Urus has been around since 2018 and is something the daily driver can enjoy. While previous models have been successful in sales, this 2022 model will definitely outrank its preceding iterations.
On paper, the Lamborghini Urus combines the speed and power of a sports car with the functionality of an SUV. Powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, this vehicle can generate 650 CV and 850 Nm of torque. Altogether, you will be getting 650 horsepower from this engine.
The Urus can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 300 km/h. It uses Premium Unleaded petrol and is compatible with E10 fuel. It has impressive fuel efficiency, usually using 19L per 100 km of travel throughout the city and 14L per 100 km on country roads.
Exterior Design
The 2022 Lamborghini Urus has an incredibly unique exterior design. Offered in several colours, the Urus has a distinctly angular body shape with proportions reminiscent of a luxury sports car. The Urus bears the signature Lamborghini Y-shaped and hexagonal details on the front grille and exterior accents.
Like an SUV, the Urus is a 4 door vehicle with enough room for passengers to slide into the cabin. Its sleek design makes them hardly noticeable, unusually for an SUV.
Altogether, the Urus’s exterior design combines the features of sporty, off-road, and elegant cars seamlessly. It also sits lower on the ground than other SUVs in its segment, lending to the model’s sporty capabilities.
Under the Hood
There are several impressive things about the 2022 Lamborghini Urus, and the mechanics are just some of them. Here are the details behind the Urus’s powerful performance.
Active Air Suspension
When you take a sports car out for a drive, you want the trip to be as smooth as possible. The Urus has active air suspension, essentially reading the road as you drive. The vehicle can adjust as needed, or you can program settings to fit your comfort.
Active Anti-Roll Bars
Another convenient feature is the 2022 Urus’s anti-roll bars. These keep the car balanced on the road and prevent it from tipping over in a tight turn. And when you are off-roading they can decouple, so the wheels are free moving to give you as smooth a ride as possible.
Brakes
The Urus uses standard carbon-ceramic brakes, a solid choice for a sporty car like this. They can handle a lot of wear and tear, making them useful for twisty roads and sharp turns. However, it is ill-advised to count on them to stop on a dime. While the callipers on each brake are powerful, they are intended more for stop and go than full stops in an emergency.
Engine
As mentioned previously, the Lamborghini Urus runs on a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Unlike your typical Lamborghini, it doesn’t roar when you give it gas. For a powerful motor like this, it sounds like a laid-back SUV.
Rear-wheel Steering
Unlike many cars on the market, the 2022 Urus uses rear-wheel steering to propel the vehicle. This rear-wheel steering gives it a much more responsive turning capability and makes the car more maneuverable.
Interior Design
The interior of the 2022 Urus is entirely modern with the best state-of-the-art technology. The 2022 model comes in two variants and can seat either 4 or 5 people comfortably. The Lamborghini hexagonal patterning is very prominent inside the vehicle as well. Despite the sports car look, the interior is comfortable and high-tech.
Lamborghini can customize the interior of the Urus with a wide range of finishes, from leather to carbon fibre to suit your style. You can also choose the colour you want the interior to be, making your car truly your own.
The 2022 Urus doesn’t scrimp on the technology it has either. With three touch screens to manage navigation, entertainment, and climate control, the Urus covers its bases.
Benefits
Other than its innovative design, what other things does the 2022 Lamborghini Urus offer to car buyers?
Adjustable Driver Seating
The seats inside the Urus are lower to the ground to suit the vehicle’s sporty dynamic, which is an issue for smaller drivers. However, the driver’s seat can adjust in several different directions, including raising the seat to give you a better view out of the windshield.
Adjustable Driving Modes
The Urus comes with several driving modes to better fit your driving experience. Each of these modes is unique and gives you the flexibility to go from daily commuting to off-roading. And with their off-roading pack, you can expand your vehicle’s usability for trips.
Backseat Climate Control
Passengers have the choice to control both the temperature and force of the air blown into the backseat. With an intuitive touch screen, you can easily adjust the air to your comfort without disturbing the front seats.
Fantastic Handling
Each driving mode feels unique for the vehicle’s handling. The relaxed driving mode feels like a typical laid-back SUV, and the off-road mode feels like an entirely different car. What stands out is the Urus’s sports mode, which hugs the road and feels more like a sports car.
Kneeling Mode
Like other modern SUVs, the Urus has an electric tailgate that opens with the push of a button. However, the boot of the car can also adjust its height to suit your needs. If you need help lifting heavy items into the boot, you can lower the boot’s height, so you don’t have to lift very far.
Rearview Camera
Something unique to the Lamborghini Urus is its rearview aerial camera. When you put the car in reverse, it will show you both a standard backup view and an aerial view of your surroundings. This way, you can tell precisely where other cars and street markings are in relation to you.
Drawbacks
Lamborghini is known for producing top-of-the-line cars, but what makes it stand out from the rest of the SUVs in its segment? Here are some of the drawbacks to the Urus that you should consider.
Additional Features
The features available on the Urus are great on their own. However, to capitalize on the vehicle’s capabilities you have to purchase add-ons on top of the dealership’s price. This includes additional off-roading options, colours, and any modifications to the engine noise.
If you want to get the most out of your Urus, you have to pay extra for it. And although an extra few thousand dollars aren’t much on top of the vehicle’s sale price, it can be inconvenient.
High Running Costs
While the Urus has decent gas mileage, it leaves much to be desired. Other SUVs and sports cars on the market will have better gas mileage and less expensive maintenance costs. It doesn’t help matters that the Urus’s CO2 emissions are higher than average.
Kickback While Accelerating
This might be a problem for some rather than others. Sports cars tend to have seamless acceleration, and SUVs tend to struggle a bit to shift gears. Since the Urus is a combination of the two there is occasional kickback, or stutter, when you accelerate.
Moderate Accessibility to the Boot
While the boot can adjust to a height for easier lifting, you might run into some trouble getting more space from the backseat. Unlike other vehicles, there aren’t any levers or buttons to lay down the back seats for extra space. You will have to go inside the cabin to do that.
Tight Backseat Area
While 4 or 5 people can fit in the Lamborghini Urus, the backseat is a bit close for comfort. This is probably due to the Urus’s sporty design, leaning towards style over utility. However, you should be careful about having taller passengers lest they feel cramped in the back.
FAQs
Just in case you have a question that hasn’t been answered yet, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.
How much does a Lamborghini Urus cost?
The 4-seat Urus starts at $395,000 and the 5-seat Urus starts at $402,750. Customization and on-road costs will affect these prices as you go.
Where was the Lamborghini Urus built?
The Lamborghini Urus is built in Italy before being exported for sales.
What is the Lamborghini Urus’s warranty?
The Urus has a 3-year, unlimited km warranty.
Can the Lamborghini Urus park itself?
While it doesn’t compare with other cars with enhanced self-control parking, the Lamborghini Urus can park itself.
Summary
The 2022 Lamborghini Urus is an impressive super SUV, but not without its drawbacks. It combines the power of a Lamborghini with the utility of an SUV. It is stylish and versatile, a great all-around car for daily commuting and road trips. But make sure to evaluate all of your options before committing to purchase one, as some vehicles can deliver more in areas than the Urus.
