Lamborghini Urus launched in Malaysia, estimated RM1 million – 650 PS SUV, 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds

Lamborghini Urus launched in Malaysia, estimated RM1 million – 650 PS SUV, 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds

Lamborghini’s second-ever SUV, the Urus, has made its official debut in Malaysia, just three months after its global premiere. Prices are currently estimated to be in the region of RM1 million, before options, taxes and on-road costs, according to Lamborghini distributor JH Italia.

Motive power is by a 4.0 litre biturbo V8 engine with 650 PS (641 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 850 Nm of torque between 2,250 rpm and 4,500 rpm, for a specific output figure of 162.7 PS per litre. Resulting performance is 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.8 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h. Deceleration of 100-0 km/h is attained in a distance of 33.7 m.

The advent of the Lamborghini Urus marks the arrival of what the Sant’Agata Bolognese supercar maker calls the world’s first super sport utility vehicle (SSUV), after the advent of the concept in 2012. The turbocharged, bent-eight mill is distinct from the other similarly configured units used to power other models in the greater Volkswagen Group such as the Bentley Continental V8 and Flying Spur V8.

The decision to go with turbocharging was determined by the desired usage range of the SUV, which calls for strong torque performance particularly at low RPM, especially in off-road conditions.

Lamborghini Urus launched in Malaysia, estimated RM1 million – 650 PS SUV, 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds

The powerplant is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, which features a slip-controlled converter lock-up clutch and a specially-developed torque converter, while tuned to have a very wide range of gear ratios. Drive is sent to all four wheels with a Torsen centre self-locking differential for a 40:60 front-rear torque split, which can send a maximum of 70% to the front or 87% to the rear as required.

The rear axle features a differential with active torque vectoring, directing drive to each individual wheel for optimum traction, depending on driving mode selected as well as road conditions encountered. There is also rear-axle steering, which operates over the entire speed range of the Urus.

Operational angles are up to 3.0 degrees either in tandem with or contrary to the direction of the front wheels. Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard, measuring 440 mm in front and 370 mm at the rear, and are housed in wheels measuring 21 inches to 23 inches in diameter.

As par for the performance vehicle course, the Lamborghini Urus features multiple driving modes from its ANIMA (Adaptive Network Intelligence Management) system. In addition to the Strada (Road), Sport and Corsa (Race) modes, the Urus gets a Neve (Snow) mode and as part of optional off-road package, Terra (Dirt) and Sabbia (Sand) as well.

The vehicle’s adaptive air suspension system works together with the drive modes, and will raise or lower the vehicle’s ride height as road and driving conditions dictate. Strada mode adapts to speed for enhanced comfort, while Sport lowers the car at all times for stability and precision.

Corsa limits body roll courtesy of an electromechanical active roll stabilisation system, a Lamborghini first. Meanwhile in the off-road modes (Neve, Terra and Sabbia), the system calls up increased ride height for improved clearance to overcome obstacles.

The ANIMA drive mode selection also alters the aural qualities of the biturbo V8 and its exhaust system; Strada gives the quietest setting as befits the ‘highway’ moniker, with Corsa the most extroverted. In keeping with assisted driving trends, the Urus features an Advance Driver Assistance Systems suite including Precognition collision mitigation, traffic management systems, top-view camera and a trailer coupling mode.

Creature comforts are not skimped on for this first four-door Lamborghini of the VW Group era, where in standard form the rear bench seats three and can be lowered to expand luggage space from 616 litres to 1,596 litres.

Infotainment comes courtesy of the Lamborghini Infotainment System (LIS) which divides operations across two screens; the upper screen handles entertainment and nagivation, telephony and vehicle status information, while the lower screen provides climate controls as well as a keyboard and hand-written input surface.

Mobile device support includes wireless device charging and voice control, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and USB connections. Optional features include a TV tuner, DAB and CI card reader, head-up display, a Lamborghini smartphone interface and a smart display for rear-seat entertainment.

In-car audio features an eight-speaker, four-channel system as standard, while a 21-active speaker, 1,700-watt Bang & Olufsen system with 3D sound can be specified. As with cars that will be sold globally, units bound for Malaysia can be specified with the full range of options available. The first units of the Urus will arrive in Malaysia some time between June and July this year, according to JH Italia.

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Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Uruskan on Mar 15, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    Cant wait to Uruskan this car with Langkawi plates..hewhew

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  • Digidigi on Mar 15, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    No sarcastic here, but if can come below 1.5m then it will be consider cheap

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  • so cheap, cheaper than Lexus

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  • SpongeWai on Mar 15, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    All MLBevo platform for mid size premium SUV under VW Group almost complete

    Audi Q7 (coming soon Q8)
    Audi Q5
    Bentley Bentayga
    Porsche Cayenne
    Lamborghini Urus
    VW Toureg (coming next month world premier at New York Motorshow)

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  • sabahan on Mar 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    i choose Porsche

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  • komarad on Mar 15, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    this is better than Macan… Mmg Ter Urus!

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  • Lucky not ENEMA system.

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  • Only LHD?

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  • Can’t be. They have RHD models in India launched some time back. I was there for a convention and saw 2 units at a hotel in Mumbai

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  • 12yrsold on Mar 15, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Hahaha. Where can find a NEW Lambo under RM1 million in M’sia ? With a cossetting leather wrap 4 seaters, this is one of the best way to travel on land some more in S T Y L E with SPEED to boot. That’s style personified for U.

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  • This so called SSUV still opted for air suspension system…which is unreliable as the seal tends to leak..

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  • vVivi Zurianti on Mar 15, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Urus looks many times better than Porsche’s SUV.

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Mar 15, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    At first thought, wow it’s cheaper than top specs Lexus LS. Then read that it’s before taxes. Ouch. Otherwise, this would be the perfect all round car. Comfortable (for a Lambo, though its probably still nowhere near as comfy as the Bentayga) really fast, can offroad (a bit lah), practical. Hope to see one, or a few, on Malaysian roads soon.

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    • halloha560 on Mar 15, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      Price of Lamborghini Urus is cheaper and better design than Lexus LX

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  • Chock on Mar 15, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    How can it be 1Million. US$250K leh. if 1 million will sell like hot cake.

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  • wow…!! 1 million for a Lambo.. it’s cheap.!! but i can only afford myvi :(

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  • 2 individual rear seats?…deal breakeeeeerrr

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  • Sputjam on Mar 16, 2018 at 9:34 am

    I will wait for everest raptor

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  • it may take another 20 years or so before Lambo will intro next SUV ^^

    good luck to urus

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  • Muhammad Zulhilmi Bin Adnan on Mar 16, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    Not worth 1 milion, during traffic jammed still stuck. Not change into drone or helicopter whatsoever to get out of jammed. :D

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  • ganni on Mar 16, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Definitely we will see Urus flooding our malaysia road soon..1mil Urus is nothing for the elite ppl in Malaysia..

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  • Ostentatious , excessive , and somewhat vulgar, just how a lambo should be, and i quite like it, dunt mind it being a daily driver, somehow it just makes sense

    maybe the next gen would include one or a pair of electric turbo chargers pioneered by audi

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  • Looks quite practical.
    Can drive to pasar to buy groceries, buy boxes and other crap at Homepro and then drive like hooligans at Sepang track. By the time reach home, kena refuel. LOL.

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  • urus me on Mar 16, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    1million ringgit before tax and after tax should be between 1.8m to 2milion.langkawi will be pack wt ths car 1million ringgit baby and u still can used it outside langkawi for 3month

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  • vanessa on Oct 15, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    hate lamboghinis but this one makes me want to like lamboghini’s

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  • Paultan Dreaming on Sep 24, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    U wish la RM1mil, before multiple taxes that is… If the final price is really RM1mil, i sell my house buy one unit and sleep inside for the rest of my life..

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  • Cheong CK on Sep 09, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    Please send me the pricelist for Urus new car in Rinngit, thanks.

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