2019 Lamborghini Urus

The Lamborghini Urus is only available in a single trim level that starts at $203,995. Lamborghini provides a wide range of optional extras and accessories as they do with their other cars and a well-specced Urus will easily cost a quarter of a million dollars. One of the fascinating features of owning a Urus is the ability to customize it as per your need. From the exterior paint job, wheels, interior trim and upholstery and a long list of optional infotainment features, Lamborghini’s wide range of optional extras and features will only leave you amazed like a kid in a candy shop.

Which Trim should you buy?

As mentioned earlier, there is only a single base trim on which a plethora of optional features from Lamborghini can be added. The Urus comes with a single powertrain option that is a graceful 4.0 L twin-turbocharged V8 mated to an 8-speed automatic. The extent of customization will hugely depend on the amount of money that you would spend on a Urus. It can be fully specced according to your individual preference inside out. 

Lamborghini terms the Urus as a ‘Super Sports Utility Vehicle’ and they seem to be right with the comment. One look at the Urus’ performance figures will let you know that it isn’t any other premium SUV in the market. It is a statement. It’s a Lamborghini to the core and it reflects the brand’s design and performance DNA in every way possible. The powertrain unit powering the Urus is a newly developed 4 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Although Lamborghini has had V8 engines in the past in their cars like the Jalpa and the Urraco, an engine with a forced induction working is a first for Lamborghini. The engine produces a whopping 641 horsepower and 626 lb-ft. of torque which makes it the most powerful SUV in the market today.

The engine unit is mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission which is one of the best transmission systems in its class and is programmed to work with the various dynamic driving modes accordingly. The shifts are crisp and the power delivery always reminds you that you are sitting inside a proper Lamborghini. The 2019 Lamborghini Urus is only available as an AWD SUV, but the different driving modes ensure that the power delivery through each of the axles and the behavior feel different through each mode. Its mindblowing 3.2 seconds 0-60 mph figure and the 11.4 seconds quarter-mile figure truly back Lamborghini’s claim of the Urus is a Super Sports Utility Vehicle and not just any SUV.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 also proves to be a serious weapon on road with similar torque output as that of the Urus, but no car in the segment seems to go past the Urus’ performance figures and that is just the tip of the iceberg of the Urus’ true potential. The Levante Trofeo comes in second place just behind the Lambo in terms of 0 to 60 speeds. But nothing beats the Urus in the speed game. It is the absolute best, after all, it is truly a Lambo, and being so, it dominated the straight line. 

How well does the 2019 Lamborghini Urus handle?

The Urus’ handling is unparalleled and there are seldom any SUVs that can match Urus’ handling capabilities. There are 3 dynamic driving modes on top of Lamborghini’s usual ‘Strada, Sport and Corsa’ trio. These added dynamic driving modes ensure that the Urus performs better in snowy, sandy, and mushy terrains bringing out the true potential and characteristics of a performance SUV.

The Urus with its supercar-like agility and added traction and stability from the AWD drivetrain along with the higher clearance of an SUV makes a super good package. It drives so impressively like no other SUV in the price range or segment. It is absolute bliss to drive and not anything like other super-powerful SUVs with immense power outputs but lacking the agility and engagement like this Lambo. Overall the Urus gets an A+ for handling and driving dynamics. 

2019 Lamborghini Urus Braking Performance

With great power should come great braking performance and the Urus definitely packs some serious stopping power. At 17.3 inches and 14.6 inches respectively, its front and rear carbon-ceramic rotors are some of the biggest ones in the segment and along with front aluminum 10 piston brake calipers and single-piston rear calipers, they work efficiently to bring the Lamborghini Urus to a stop. It does weigh over 4800 lbs. in curb weight, but the braking system makes sure that you always get the best performance and confidence out of them.

At just 111 ft., the Urus’ 60-0 mph deceleration figure is the best in class despite its heavy stature. The braking system working in conjunction with the numerous driving and safety aids onboard the Urus make sure that you have all the stopping power right when you need it. It is literally equipped with the biggest brakes in a passenger vehicle, so they actually do the job very well and stops the super-SUV in a very short distance. 

The fuel economy of the Urus is one of its downsides with the combined fuel economy being just 14 miles per gallon. Now, there are two points of perspective to look at it. If you look at it as a proper Lamborghini, the fuel economy is actually better than its siblings in the fleet that boasts even bigger V engines with larger displacements. But if you look at it as any other SUV in the segment, you will be seriously let down with its poor fuel economy and range. The Urus has a 19.8-gallon fuel tank in it and it doesn’t really help it get the best of range. The range figures are downright poor with a combined range of just 277.2 miles.

The Bentley Bentayga seems to lead the segment in the fuel economy category with a combined economy of 17 miles per gallon and a maximum range of 518 miles on the highway. Compared to the other rivals, we feel the Urus should have at least crossed the 300-mile mark in the combined range criterion. With such amounts of performance and the superb soundtrack, it is expected that the Urus would lack in the fuel economy department, and it surely does. 

The Urus’ interior is unmistakably Lamborghini. Each and every element inside the cabin has the Lamborghini DNA instilled in them. From the hexagonal AC vents to the hexagon stitching on the leather seats, Lamborghini’s attention to detail stays a touch above the usual luxury cars. The dashboard is no less than a jet’s cockpit with all sorts of buttons and screens. The dashboard might seem a bit overwhelming at first but after you spend some minutes inside the cabin, you will understand that each and every component inside starts making sense. From the dual-tone interior leather upholstery along with the wide range of trim inserts that range from metal ones to carbon fiber, there isn’t really anything that you can’t customize in a Urus. 

The front bucket seats clad in Q-Citura leather upholstery have 12-way power adjustability with heating and cooling options. The voice-activated dual-zone front and rear automatic climate control unit along with the panoramic sunroof add a lot of airiness and comfort inside the cabin. The second-row seats are 40-20-40 split-folding bench seats with an armrest in between and a good amount of legroom. The seats are very comfortable and have a bucket seat-ish design to them that allows the passengers to be held nice and tight into the seats while the Urus accelerates away. The trunk capacity is mediocre when compared to the rest of the cars in the segment with the maximum capacity being 56.4 cu-ft. The trunk opening is adequately wide and tall to allow for loading and unloading of cargo easily. 

Apart from the mediocre cargo capacity, the interior capacity hasn’t been mentioned by Lamborghini as of now. The interior looks big and spacious but the second-row seats do feel a bit cramped when it comes to the headroom. All of these machines feature an uber-luxurious cabin and come with all of the luxury and creature comfort options you can imagine. Some of the noteworthy interior features are:

• Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control for the front and second row
• 12 Way Front Power adjust seats with 4-way power lumbar support
• Q-Citura Leather-Trimmed Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
• 40-20-40 Split-Folding Rear Seats
• Heated Tilt/Telescopic Leather Wrapped Multi-Function Steering Wheel with memory and heating function
• Ambient Lighting
• Anima dynamic driving mode selector and carbon-fiber paddle shifters

What’s there to keep you entertained?

Lamborghini offers their best infotainment features in the Urus with a plethora of standard and optional features. Three digital display screens welcome you inside the cockpit once you enter the Urus. The driver’s display unit that has been derived from the ever-intuitive unit from Audi is a very clever and interesting piece of kit. The center screen on the dashboard is the general infotainment display screen that hosts the controls for a plethora of infotainment features that are present in the Urus. 

One of the most intriguing bits of the infotainment system includes the 360-degree surround view of the Urus that displays a live 360-degree view with a crisp and clear resolution. The third screen below the center screen of the dashboard manages the dual-zone automatic climate control unit of the Urus. The audio system is a 1700 W Bang & Olufsen surround sound system with 21 speakers. The Lamborghini Urus also hosts connectivity features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth phone, and audio connectivity as well as 4G internet access WiFi hotspot as standard. Some of the noteworthy infotainment features are:

• Infotainment system voice command 
• Integrated Backup Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• 1700W Bang & Olufsen surround sound system with 21 speakers and a subwoofer
• SiriusXM/HD Radio with Bluetooth and USB 2.0 Connectivity
• 4G internet access WiFi hotspot
• 3 interactive infotainment screens
• 360 degree 3D surround view

To call the Urus as plain attractive would be an understatement as the Urus’ exterior design is inspired by true Lamborghini traits and those attributes make it arguably one of the best-looking SUVs in the market today. The tall hood of the Urus along with the large grille portion and striking headlamp design all make the Urus look intimidating on the road with a stance that no one would miss out on. Add to that the V8 rumble from the dual exhaust tips on either side and the Urus attracts attention like no other SUV on sale today.

The exterior dimensions also seem to be perfect for the Urus’ dynamic capabilities on and off the road and certainly add convenience to the driving experience, unlike the usual Lamborghini sports cars that have a low roofline and a tremendous amount of blind spots. The Urus is a fun, big practical SUV that can even be used as a daily car if you fancy so. It also comes with a 6.2-inch ground clearance, which strikes a great balance between cornering capabilities and practicality. 

The 2019 Lamborghini Urus is lower, wider, and longer than most of its counterparts and that explains its best-in-class stability on straight lines as well as corners. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 on the other hand has arguably the best ground clearance in the segment and does off-roading tasks better than its rivals. However, the Urus is truly the most aggressive and angry-looking machine and the only one that looks like a lifted supercar and not just a powerful SUV. Some of the noteworthy exterior features are:

• LED reflector headlights
• Aluminum hood
• Carbon Fiber Splitter, front grill blades, side skirts, and rear valance
• Adaptive Matrix LED Headlights
• Carbon ceramic disk brakes
• 21 - 23' Alloy Wheels
• Frameless doors
• Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind-spot warning indicators.
• Dual exhaust with quad chrome tips.
• Black colored elements and accents throughout the exterior

Although there aren’t any safety ratings mentioned in the NHTSA’s and IIHS’ records regarding the Lamborghini Urus, it is safe to say that the Urus is one of the safest options in the segment as its platform is jointly developed with Audi and Audi has been producing some of the safest cars in current years. Not only is the Urus structurally sound, but it also hosts a ton of safety aids that helps it to be one of the safest SUVs around. Some of these safety aids include a Blind-spot warning system, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning system, and so on. Some of the standout safety features are:

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Adaptive Front Lighting
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Surround-View Camera
• Forward Collision Warning Plus
• Rear Cross Path Function
• Front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera
• Hill holder and Hill Descent Control

2019 Lamborghini Urus vs. 2019 Bentley Bentayga

The Urus and the Bentley Bentayga might seem like rivals on paper but they have different characteristics. The Bentayga offers to be a luxury SUV that offers the best in class comfort and luxurious components inside-out. The Urus on the other hand is a thoroughbred Lamborghini at heart and is a sharp, quick, and inevitably fast machine that needs to be tamed. It totally depends upon the needs of a potential customer to choose between these two machines.

2019 Lamborghini Urus vs. 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63

The Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 is arguably one of the closest competitors to the Urus when it comes to performance and dynamic capabilities. Of course, the G63 is way cheaper than the Urus, but the Urus brings the charisma and outrageous design DNA of a Lamborghini that certainly strikes a beat in people when they see one. The G63 as we know is a more practical option offering a lot more off-road capabilities whereas the Urus is a road monstrosity. 

2019 Lamborghini Urus vs. 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo

The Maserati Levante Trofeo is the only rival to the Urus from Italy. And as Italian SUVs are born from two of the most famous performance car manufacturers from Italy, they resemble their quicker, more powerful supercar siblings in a lot of ways. Talking about the performance and dynamic capabilities, the Urus truly takes the win, but the Levante Trofeo feels like a more practical and leveled option and certainly costs less than the Urus.

The Lamborghini Urus might seem like an expensive option from the spec sheets, but one drive in it will let you know that this isn’t any ordinary SUV and it’s a true Lamborghini to the core. As the base model for Lamborghini’s fleet, the Urus is certainly set to bring a lot of potential customers to the manufacturer and its dynamic capabilities and the ability to adapt to any terrain means that it can adapt to a wide range of regions around the globe, unlike its supercar siblings.