2022 Lamborghini Urus

　　

2022 Lamborghini Urus Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2022 Lamborghini Urus is an exotic high-performance SUV. When it comes to carrying people and cargo, it doesn't get much faster than this. A powerful V8, sport-tuned suspension and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system that works wonders at managing traction make the Urus feel like a true Lamborghini. The Urus' interior and exterior design draws a lot of influence from other Lamborghini models, especially the Huracan, so it looks like one, too.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 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) - $221,506 MSRPPearl Capsule 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $242,728 MSRPGraphite Capsule 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $245,381 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　The Urus sits in fairly rarefied air. Other high-performance SUVs include the Aston Martin DBX, Maserati Levante Trofeo and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. There's also the mechanically related Bentley Bentayga and Audi RS Q8. While it comes at a cost, there's nothing on the road quite like the Urus if you want performance, comfort and personality. Check out our Expert Rating to get our test team's full take on this Lamborghini SUV.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.4

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

9.0/10

　　How does the Urus drive? You'd expect staggeringly quick acceleration and riotous, high-limit handling from a Lamborghini, and the Urus does not disappoint. At our test track it posted numbers that fall in line with some of the quickest vehicles we've ever tested. We measured a 3.3-second sprint to 60 mph, a 11.4-second quarter-mile pass and 1.03 lateral g average on our skidpad.

　　Also impressive is that the Urus can generate these extreme performance figures without hurting its day-to-day drivability. The steering is accurate and properly weighted, and the engine doles out the power right when you want it. The sole annoyance we noticed during our evaluation was the noisy and clunky antilock braking during our 60-0 mph test. We'd expect more refinement in a vehicle like this.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Urus? It's remarkable that the Urus makes no perceptible compromises to comfort. The front seats are exemplary in their pampering with heating, ventilation and massage functions. The optional rear captain's chairs ensure adequate lateral support for the entire family too. Climate functions are likewise quiet and powerful.

　　The cabin is quiet in the standard drive modes. But select the Sport or Corsa mode, and the sound of the engine and exhaust makes a welcome appearance. The ride is flat and composed in the standard drive mode aside from the occasional thunk over bumpy surfaces (likely exacerbated by the 22-inch wheels on our test car).

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