2019 Lamborghini Urus Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

byCalvin KimVehicle Test Engineer

　　Calvin Kim is an automotive journalist at zzdcar.

　　

What's new

New model for 2019Part of the first Urus generation introduced for 2019

　　Although Lamborghini is well-known for its outlandish supercars, even it couldn't ignore the market trend of increasing SUV popularity. But you wouldn't expect the brand to come out with some amorphous family taxi. No, Lamborghini will find success only if it has the most ostentatious SUV on the market. And that's how we end up with the 2019 Lamborghini Urus.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2019 Lamborghini Urus 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$332/mo  for Urus Base

　　Urus Base

　　4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $200,000 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　It's worth noting that Lamborghini is not a stranger to SUVs. Go back in its history and you'll find the LM002, a chunky military-grade SUV from the 1980s and 1990s. Yet the Urus is the polar opposite of that. Rather than a big and bulky off-roader, the Urus is slim fighter jet of an SUV, with a fastback roofline, massive 21-inch wheels, and enough speed to make Maverick and Goose jealous. With a top speed of 190 mph and a 0-60 mph time of around 3 seconds, the Urus is one of the quickest SUVs on the planet.

　　Powering this Lambo is a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The engine produces 641 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque, and multiple drive modes for the AWD system help it put the power down as effectively as possible. To help it stop, the Urus comes with humongous large-pizza-size carbon-ceramic brakes. Lamborghini says the 17.3-inch-diameter front rotors are the largest in production.

　　And then there's the styling. While the performance is an awesome headlining feature, it's the outlandish styling that could very well win over potential owners. The Urus is based on the same platform as the Audi Q8, Bentley Bentayga and Porsche Cayenne, but its rakish "Look at me!" styling is pure Lamborghini.

　　Of course, you get some familiar supercar faults, too. There's little cargo-carrying utility to speak of, and outward visibility is expectedly poor. But in the end, the 2019 Lamborghini Urus acquits itself just as it should. A superSUV? Why not?

　　Notably, we picked the 2019 Lamborghini Urus as one of zzdcar' Fastest SUVs for 2019.

　　

zzdcar' Expert Rating

　　Although Lamborghini is well-known for its outlandish supercars, even it couldn't ignore the market trend of increasing SUV popularity. But you wouldn't expect the brand to come out with some amorphous family taxi. No, Lamborghini will find success only if it has the most ostentatious SUV on the market. And that's how we end up with the 2019 Lamborghini Urus.

　　

Which Urus does zzdcar recommend?

　　While there's only one trim for the Urus, that doesn't mean you can't customize it. Lamborghini's available materials and options catalog go deep enough that you can build something track-ready or comfortable for the street, or you can even equip it with off-road-friendly bodywork. We do recommend adding the full active driver assist system package to your Urus since it provides some much-needed blind-spot detection, a head-up display and a surround-view camera.

　　

2019 Lamborghini Urus models

　　The 2019 Lamborghini Urus is a four- or five-passenger SUV that comes with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and all-wheel drive. It's reasonably well-equipped in a base condition. But due to the customizable nature of the Urus, it's highly doubtful we'll ever see a completely base Urus in the wild. Instead, most Uruses will be expertly set up for street comfort, ultimate performance or somewhere in between.

　　An unadorned Urus comes standard with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (641 hp, 627 lb-ft of torque), an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, 21-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, a rear-axle torque-vectoring system, and four-wheel steering. Controlling the suspension is a dynamically adjustable air suspension system and active roll control. The rest of the standard exterior equipment includes adaptive LED headlights, power rear hatch and power-folding side mirrors.

　　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 and seat heating. And the driver gets to gaze upon 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.

　　For infotainment, the Urus is equipped with two touchscreens, navigation, and an eight-speaker audio system with USB and Bluetooth connectivity. An inductive charging pad for your phone also features antenna coupling to help increase signal strength. Standard assist and safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, high-beam assist, lane departure warning, front collision mitigation and an anti-theft alarm.

　　Options are vast, but many relate to colors and materials. Functionally, the options to watch out for include 22- or 23-inch wheels, a panoramic roof, roof rails, privacy glass, a trailer towing package, rear-seat heating, front-seat ventilation, a premium surround-sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and a rear-seat entertainment package.

　　Additional safety and assist options are a surround-view camera system, night vision, a head-up display, and active lane centering and adaptive cruise control.

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2019 Urus Highlights

　　

Base MSRP	$200,000
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$332/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / unlimited miles