The Lamborghini Urus set the standard for Super SUVs
Imagine having a supercar that can haul your groceries and family while beating most other cars off the line. That’s what the Lamborghini Urus did when it debuted in 2018. When the Performante was unveiled in 2022, it cranked up the Urus’s performance even more. This particular one is for sale on Exotic Car Trader, and you can check out the listing by clicking here.
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The family man’s supercar
The 4.0 L FSI twin-turbo V8 of the regular Urus was upgraded to send 657 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. Lamborghini claims a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph. Yes, there are paddle shifters. Other performance-oriented changes include retuned suspension, a more rear-biased center differential, fixed-height coil springs, the removal of off-road drive modes, and optional Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires. Despite sharing components with other go-fast SUVs like the Bentley Bentayga, Audi Q7, and Porsche Cayenne, the Urus is the fastest production SUV in the world. That’s not a title that just anyone can be proud of achieving.
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All that power needs an equally impressive setup to slow it down, and Lamborghini did just that by developing what was the world’s largest set of carbon ceramic disc brakes at the time. This bull sports 17.32 in discs in the front and 14.57 in discs in the rear using ten-piston calipers at the front and single-piston calipers at the rear.
This particular example is finished in Giallo Auge over a contrasting Nero Cosmus interior and sits on gorgeous multi-spoke 23″ Pelope wheels. Other special touches include a panoramic roof, a full exterior carbon fiber package for that racey, lightweight look, and even an acoustic treatment for the glass. While that keeps the outside noise of the populace from creeping into your cabin, we hope the roar of that twin-turbo V8 can still make its way to your ears. The regular tech features you’ve come to expect from modern cars are, of course, present, including a digital gauge cluster, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a premium sound system, and the Park Assistance Package.
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Now the Lamborghini Urus’s main duty is going fast and looking good while doing it, but like I mentioned, it still has more cargo space than your Murcielago would. It’s an SUV, after all, just don’t expect it to be as cavernous as a regular run-of-the-mill SUV. The rear of the Urus can haul nearly 22 cu ft of cargo, or 56.4 cu ft if the rear seats are folded down. Speaking of those rear seats, they could be configured from the factory as either a three-person bench or two-person sport seats, further adding to the practicality.
Final thoughts
The Lamborghini Urus by itself is an impressive beast from the Italian marque known for consistently producing raging bulls, but the Performante is an entirely different story altogether. Being able to reach nearly 200 mph after a Costco run isn’t a feat that many cars can boast about, but the Urus Performante does it without breaking a sweat. This example on Exotic Car Trader isn’t just a regular Urus Performante either, though, with its extremely low mileage, full carbon fiber package, and acoustic glass treatment. All things considered, the $296,500 asking price seems fairly reasonable, and with its bright yellow color and flashy wheels, you’ll certainly stand out in the sea of monochrome SUVs.
About the author
Gabriel Ionica
Senior Editor, Autoblog