Lamborghini teases new Urus variant at Pikes Peak

Lamborghini on Monday posted a teaser video of a camouflaged Urus taking over Pikes Peak.

The brief clip was posted to Instagram together with the tag, “Efficiency reaches a brand new dimension. Keep tuned!”

Lamborghini is understood to be planning two Urus variants for launch in 2022. One is anticipated to be an up to date Urus, probably dubbed the Urus Evo. The opposite is anticipated to be a brand new hardcore variant, which is probably going the one proven within the teaser.

Prototypes for the up to date Urus have been noticed for greater than a 12 months (proven under). There will likely be revised styling entrance and rear and certain just a few tweaks inside.

The hardcore variant, which can find yourself being known as an Urus Performante, can also be out testing. The prototypes characteristic extra aggressive designs for the entrance and rear fascias, distinctive wheel patterns, and a extra pronounced roof-mounted spoiler.

However what in regards to the oft-rumored Urus plug-in hybrid? It is within the works although we can’t possible see it till after the launch of the plug-in hybrid successor to the Aventador due in 2023. Lamborghini in March mentioned 2022 will mark the last 12 months for non-electrified powertrains.

2023 Lamborghini Urus facelift spy pictures – Photograph credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

The Urus at the moment comes solely with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that delivers 641 hp. It is sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds and a high pace of 189 mph.

Past the 2 Urus variants, Lamborghini has yet another shock deliberate in 2022. There’s additionally a high-riding Huracan coming, probably with the title Huracan Sterrato.

The Urus is by far Lamborghini’s hottest mannequin. Up to now in 2022 the SUV has accounted for 61% of gross sales.