2018 Lamborghini Urus spied testing in production trim
Here are first spy shots of the upcoming 2018 Lamborghini Urus crossover seen testing in production guise on European roads. Some other spy shots had also surfaced of the vehicle testing in Denmark a couple of days ago. The spy shots reveal the production model is close to the original concept in terms of design.
The production spec Lamborghini Urus is expected to be unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show 2017 to be held between 19-28 April. The original Urus concept was first introduced at 2012 Beijing Auto Show.
The Urus is Lamborghini’s second SUV since they made the LM002 between 1986 and 1993. The name ‘Urus’ is derived from the ancestor of modern domestic cattle, also known as the aurochs.
The Urus will be built on Audi’s MLB platform and will be powered by a 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 engine. A plug-in hybrid version, which will be a first for the super car maker will join the model range later.
“I think for sure hybrids will be a part of Lamborghini,” said Lamborghini CEO, Stefano Domenicali “We expect our first hybrid will be the second variant of the Urus to hit the market. It’s clear that hybridization will come through the SUV.”
In the same interview, the Lamborghini boss said that “Production will start in April, though the plant will initially build pre-series models. As you know, this is an entirely new process so the first few cars will be prototypes”.
The brand’s R&D chief, Maurizio Reggiani, said, “The design [of the Urus] is pure Lamborghini. It has evolved considerably since the [2015] concept and the finished car is much better inside and out.”
Special and limited edition versions of the Urus can also be expected. The Urus will be built at Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese in Italy. The company is expanding its plant capacity in order to cope with increased demand.
The Urus will be the third model in the Lamborghini portfolio along side the Aventador and that Huracan.
