Lamborghini Urus – Back to Basics

Lamborghini Urus – €312.975

Basic versions are rare anyway, but with a car like the Lamborghini Urus, this version only exists in theory. The Urus you see here will probably never really see the light of day. The basic Urus is simply called ‘Urus’ and now costs a lot more than the €278,844 that was communicated at the introduction. In any case, for €312.975 you get the full speed potential, because every Urus gets a standard executioner of a biturbo V8 with 650 hp. From 0 to 100? 3.6 seconds, and the top is at 305 real kilometers per hour.

On the outside, of course, we don’t see any hubcaps or halogen headlights, but it is clear that this is a relatively simple Urus. For example, the 21-inch wheels actually leave some room for a tire of some significance and the panoramic roof shines in its absence. All windows are also equally transparent, which is so beautiful. The lack of roof rails is certainly not a disadvantage for this writer, although it is striking that the Taigo does have these ‘levers’ as standard.

When it comes to color, there is a lot to choose from. You can choose from a range of no less than 13 body colors without paying extra. In addition, there is a choice of numerous ‘Ad Personam’ shades, for which of course a substantial additional cost is paid. Bumper accents and wheel arch edges are standard in black plastic, where many Urus buyers choose to have these parts finished in high-gloss black or the body color. In practice this is remarkably often the same.

Off-road modes

When boarding the door, the door sucks itself into the lock, because ‘soft close’ is actually standard. The interior contrasts sharply with the exterior, as it comes standard in black. Leather, of course, although you can still (considerably) pay extra for even more cowhide. The front seats are heated and 12-way electrically adjustable as standard. Digital instruments, a head-up display and navigation are standard. An undoubtedly quite fine audio system too, but for a ‘premium’ listening experience you have to choose between one of the two optional packages. This also applies to luxury ‘frills’ such as a heated steering wheel, rear seat heating, seat ventilation or a massage function. Lamborghini even asks money for an extensive package of mood lighting, although the story unfortunately does not mention whether a simple variant is used as standard.

The striking ‘lever’ with which you can put the Urus in a different driving mode, looks a bit bare in this case. This is because the real terrain modes are missing, because they are optional. On the highway, your super-SUV is fine, because a ‘Highway Assistance Package’ including adaptive cruise control and lane assistance is standard. However, you will have to park yourself and the groceries have to be put on the street for a while to open the flap. The valve is electric, but lacks the handy ‘hands-free’ function that makes it sensitive to a kick in the ass.