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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Lamborghini Urus gets a warrior makeover with Rezvani Knight armored super SUV
Perched atop the Knight's chiseled hood is a reengineered version of the Lamborghini Urus's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. Check Offers California automaker Rezvani, famous for its outrageous and military-themed vehicles, has unveiled its newest creation — the Rezvani Knight. Built on the Lamborghini Urus platform, this super-aggressive SUV combines supercar acceleration with battlefield-level protection and unmistakable street presence. With only 100 units to be produced, the Knight is to be a rare creature, both on and off the road. Rezvani Knight: Design Forget subtlety — the Rezvani Knight is meant to be intimidating. Clad in matte gunmetal grey, its sharp body panels and sparse lighting signature make it look futuristic, almost post-apocalyptic. Also Read : Lamborghini Urus SE launched at ₹ 4.57 crore. Check what's new A light bar on the roof, a giant rear spoiler, and enormous fender flares set it apart from its Lamborghini heritage. The SUV sits on 22-inch wheels shod in knobby 33-inch all-terrain tires, suggesting its off-road aspirations despite its exotic lineage. Rezvani Knight: Performance and powertrain Perched atop the Knight's chiseled hood is a reengineered version of the Lamborghini Urus's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. Rezvani provides several tuning levels, with outputs up to 800 bhp — a considerable increase over the base Urus and even surpassing the new hybrid Urus SE by a few horses. With this update, the Knight is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a claimed 3.0 seconds, making it among the fastest armored cars in the world. Rezvani Knight: Features and the Dark Knight package The Rezvani Knight's actual trump card lies in its "Dark Knight" package — a no-holds-barred set of defense features. It includes bulletproof body and glass panels, underbody explosive protection, ramming steel bumpers, and military-grade run-flat tires. Suspension is also upgraded to withstand the increased weight and stress of combat-grade components. Also Read : Your SUV isn't a real SUV unless it's a Rezvani Vengeance military-grade machine Step inside, and the Knight continues its survivalist theme. The cabin can be outfitted with gas masks, a pepper spray dispenser, strobe lights, an intercom, and even a first aid kit — all standard in the Dark Knight bundle. Optional sirens and horns complete the dystopian SUV vibe. Rezvani Knight: Price Starting at $149,000 — excluding the price of a donor Lamborghini Urus vehicle — the Rezvani Knight is a plaything for the very wealthy. Factor in the Dark Knight package and upper-end customizations, and some models will top out above $500,000. Limited to only 100 units, exclusivity is certain. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 13 May 2025, 19:20 PM IST
Hamilton Spectator
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
The Lamborghini Urus SE is terrible value for money. Good!
The Lamborghini Urus SE I am testing comes with a sticker price just under $430,000. Wondering if Lamborghini can objectively justify that price tag? Of course it can't. For that money, you could buy two fully loaded Porsche Cayenne Turbos — a vehicle with which the Urus shares both a platform and a number of fundamental components. The Urus SE even uses the same twin-turbocharged, 4.0-litre V8 with hybrid boost, as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo — which is actually an Audi-derived unit — albeit with some special tuning from Lamborghini. The Urus SE Makes about 789 horsepower and will do 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, where the Cayenne Turbo has to make do with only 729 horsepower and 3.7 seconds, respectively. Grading the Urus SE on a $400,000-curve, you start to get unreasonably judgy, even paranoid. The paddle shifters feel kinda plastic-y. The Bang and Olufsen sound system lacks amplified fidelity. Hey, are those the same automatic window buttons they use on the Audi Q7? I don't actually know if any of those things are true. But I can tell you I wouldn't have had any of those thoughts in a $150,000 SUV. When I asked non-enthusiast friends to sit in the driver seat and guess the price tag of the Urus SE, to a person they said, '$150,000.' And yeah, I'd say that's what it objectively feels like to drive and use as an everyday car. As a plug-in hybrid, the Urus SE can be driven up to 60 km on battery power alone, and doing that makes the experience especially ubiquitous. It feels like driving an electric SUV. Any electric SUV. The end. Lamborghini themselves aren't shy about this fact. 'We wanted to build a car with the possibility to be an everyday driver,' Lamborghini CEO of Americas Andrea Baldi told the Star during the launch of the new Temerario supercar. Living with the Urus SE for a few days confirmed something I had long suspected about all cars — tangible value of any vehicle basically tops out around $150,000 to $175,000. But you don't buy a Lamborghini because you're interested in great value. You buy a Lamborghini because you demand hot, sticky, dripping, pure, uncut dopamine. Finishing his remark on the accessibility of the Urus, Baldi said, 'We wanted to offer our customers a driving experience that was the best part of their day, every day — not just on weekends.' So, big question: Can an electrified SUV be the best part of your day? If it's a Lamborghini? Definitely. Dip out of the hybrid 'Stada' mode and select Sport or Corsa and you're met with pure violence. The exhaust note becomes a roaring cacophony of snap-crackle-bangs — causing nearby pedestrians to JUMP. Stand close enough to the exhaust, you can feel a deep thumping into your chest, as though your heart is trying to escape through your spine. The throttle response becomes sharp and edgy, and the grip is so tremendous, you can rip the more-than-5,500-lbs. SUV around corners with such ferocity, it beggars belief. The steering may not offer sportscar-like feedback, but, goddamn, is it responsive. It translates your ham-fisted inputs into silk. The transmission shifts lightning quick. Literally. Floor it from a dig and all hell breaks loose in the most hilarious way possible. Clocking a 0-100 km/h time becomes about as appealing as timing how long you're having sex. And it even does off-road-y things. Select one of the off-road modes such as Neve, Sabia or Terra and the suspension will raise several inches, become more compliant and distribute traction accordingly for maximum fun … er … I mean, control. Whipping through rain-soaked back roads, kicking up puddles to make massive rooster tails and soaring over rough terrain probably isn't something I would do with any other Lamborghini (well, OK, maybe the Sterrato). And to the credit of Lamborghini, the reps, including Baldi, were delighted when I recounted my experience to them. 'Where did you take it? Which mode did you like best? Did you feel how much grip? Isn't that chassis incredible? Did you launch it?' You rarely get that kind of engagement and thrill from a manufacturer after beating up on their tester. And it's perhaps why Lamborghini fans are so willing to pay for a badge. Because it's fun. The most compelling evidence that a hybrid SUV is a real Lamborghini? It made people's day to see it. Driving it down the street, kids chased after it, adults stopped to take pictures. All begged for me to rev the engine. How could I not? Baldi proudly proclaims that this was integral to the design brief, 'If you look at the Urus, you have no doubt that it's a Lamborghini,' he says. 'We can't hide who we are. We're not afraid to make a statement.' That's why you pay $430,000 for one of these. Because you're not making anybody's day in a Kia Givenuponlife or Hyundai Sockswithsandals or whatever their latest soulsucking bucket of nothing is called. A bright orange Lamborghini — even if it's an SUV, makes the world a more interesting, vibrant and exciting place. That's Lamborghini's 'value proposition' and their line in the sand. 'It's not a choice between Lamborghini and competitors in the segment,' says Baldi 'For our customers, it's a natural choice to have a Lamborghini.' The most memorable experiences in life are not 'great value.' They're the most unique and exciting. And by that metric, as hybrid SUVs go, nothing else even comes close to the Urus SE. Type: Front-engine, all-wheel drive SUV Engine : Twin turbo, 4.0-litre V8, combined with an electric powertrain, 789 horsepower, 701 pounds feet of torque Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Fuel (Premium 93): 12.5 litres/100 km in the city; 11.2l/100 km on the highway; 12.9l/100 km combined Cargo: 574 litres, or 20.3 cubic feet Price: $432,490, as tested
Toronto Star
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
The Lamborghini Urus SE is terrible value for money. Good!
The Lamborghini Urus SE I am testing comes with a sticker price just under $430,000. Wondering if Lamborghini can objectively justify that price tag? Of course it can't. For that money, you could buy two fully loaded Porsche Cayenne Turbos — a vehicle with which the Urus shares both a platform and a number of fundamental components.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Aston Martin unveils new DBX S with increased horsepower engine and new features
Aston Martin launches DBX S Aston Martin has officially unveiled the DBX S, a groundbreaking addition to its luxury performance lineup and now the most powerful internal combustion engine (ICE) SUV ever produced. Revealed in late April 2025, the DBX S delivers a staggering 717 bhp and achieves a top speed of 193 mph, pushing the boundaries of SUV engineering. Building on the foundation of the original DBX, this new model introduces improvements in handling, responsiveness, and aerodynamic design. With first deliveries slated for the final quarter of 2025, the DBX S is poised to challenge top-tier competitors like the Lamborghini Urus SE and Ferrari Purosangue. How has DBX S evolved over the years Launched originally in July 2020, the DBX marked Aston Martin's first foray into the SUV market. While it initially raised eyebrows, the DBX quickly gained respect for its mix of supercar performance and everyday practicality. The DBX S builds on this foundation with significant mechanical and design upgrades, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the luxury performance SUV segment. Engine and performance upgrades in DBX S by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo The DBX S is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, the same engine found in the DBX707 but now enhanced with revised turbos borrowed from the upcoming Valhalla hypercar. The result is 535kW (717bhp) and 900Nm of torque, making it quicker and more powerful than its predecessor. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, with a recalibrated nine-speed transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel drive system for optimal control. Lightweight enhancements and handling To improve agility, Aston Martin offers a full carbon-fibre roof and magnesium alloy wheels, which together cut 37kg from the DBX's weight. The DBX S is also equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes featuring 420mm front and 390mm rear discs, ensuring precise stopping power. These enhancements make the SUV not only faster but also nimbler on both track and road. DBX S design tweaks and interior refinements Visually, the DBX S is distinguished by a carbon-fibre mesh grille, new front splitter, and redesigned side skirts and rear bumper. The exhaust now features stacked quad pipes. Inside, while the cabin largely mirrors that of the DBX707, unique leather options, embroidery, and stitching details set the DBX S apart, adding to its exclusive feel. A strong statement from Aston Martin Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark highlighted the DBX S as a statement of intent for the brand's future ambitions. With its unmatched power and refined engineering, the DBX S is positioned to be a dominant force in the performance SUV arena. Full pricing and launch details are expected soon, but early indications point to a vehicle that will captivate supercar enthusiasts looking for SUV practicality without sacrificing speed or luxury. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Lamborghini ‘Esperienza Neve' Proved Ice is No Match for Speed
The air is well below freezing in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, Quebec. It's two hours north of the Montreal airport—if you're not traveling in a snow squall or rush hour traffic, that is—and the cityscape gives way to rolling hills covered in blankets of white. Lac (French for lake) Sacacomie is completely frozen over with three feet of ice, which my driver tells me is one foot deeper than required to land a massive 747, if needed. That's far more than Lamborghini needs to stage its Esperienza Neve ('snow experience' in Italian), its annual customer ice-driving event. Three of the Raging Bull's current models are equipped with studded winter tires and co-driven by racing professionals atop the iced-over lake, with enthusiastic owners at the wheel. And me. I'm about to put the Lamborghini Urus SE, Revuelto, and Huracan Sterrato to the test on the slipperiest surfaces possible, and I'm relishing it. It's all part of the Lamborghini experience. Owners—whether they're first-timers or repeat buyers—expect a certain level of luxury and a thrill factor that the brand is more than happy to provide. A combination of winter sports, dream cars, plush accommodations, and high-end cuisine make up the Esperienza Neve, just one of Lamborghini's offerings worldwide.. This story is 100% human researched and written based on actual first-person knowledge, extensive experience, and expertise on the subject of cars and trucks. Additionally, I was a guest of Lamborghini for this event, though all opinions and impressions are my own. Before dinner on the first day of the event, everyone is shuttled from the hotel to the heated tent near the driving course. Starting with a demo lap, my driver, Corey Lewis, shows the three passengers in the Urus SE how to navigate one of four warm-up exercises. Snowflakes swirl across the windshield, and we glide across the ice at dusk in Lewis's capable hands. The super SUV is shockingly smooth, transferring its weight from side to side as the driver threads the slalom and drifts gently. Tomorrow, the drifting will be much more aggressive; this is just a taste. Speaking of taste, as we return from the demo laps, the staff offers each guest a shot glass made from ice. Inside swirls a mouthful of Sortilege Canadian maple-infused whiskey. I don't like whiskey, but it seems like something worth trying, and I won't be driving until the next day, anyway. To my surprise, the sweetness of the maple syrup emerges with the first sip on my tongue, enhanced by the icy cold of the shot glass on my lips. The next morning, lead Lamborghini driver Dean DiGiorno explains each of the morning drills and walks us through a map of the longer afternoon course. Ultimately, the goal is to put together all of the skills we learn earlier in the day and receive a completion certificate. One driver in each of the three groups is applauded with extra recognition for zooming around the timed course the fastest. In my group, it's a gentleman from New York who slides sideways across the finish line who earns the glory. Throughout the day, each driver has multiple opportunities to pilot an Urus SE (Lamborghini's wildly-popular SUV), the 1001-hp Revuelto, and the racing-ready Huracan Sterrato on the snowy track. Each requires a deft touch, and the instructors are well-versed in how to explain the necessary techniques. No one is expected to master the course, but to gain confidence in their driving skills on and off the ice, and the smiles plastered across every face is proof that the learning process is exhilarating. By lunchtime, we've all earned our maple syrup popsicles crafted by staff on a snow table. READ MORE: Lamborghini Revuelto First Drive: What It's Like to Drive This Supercar In the crowd, only a few women take the wheel, but they are all in. I met one entrepreneur from California and his wife, and while he is chomping at the bit to drive, she is deferring for now. By the end of the day, she promises me she'll try it next year, and I hope she does. Lamborghini is tuned into its female owners and hosts a special event called She Drives a Lambo in the fall. The brand knows that the easiest way to grow its sales base may be with female fans, and it's actively working to ensure women are comfortable behind the wheel. While men make up the majority of the sales base for all supercar models, the number of women who want one is starting to the evening, the group is welcome to join the resort staff in winter activities like dog sledding or snowmobiling, or they might get a massage at the spa or rest in their rooms. Chef Massimo, the lead caterer, leads a pasta-making exhibition; he deftly feeds dough through the press and forms twisted curls from the flour mixture in his hands dizzyingly fast. The linguine is served with a rich mushroom sauce, short ropy strands are coated with veal and parmigiano Bolognese, and fresh pesto made with part basil and part parsley is spooned over vegan al dente semolina pasta. A crowd gathers as samples are handed out until at least a dozen people are gathered around to try it. On my way home, I stop at the duty-free shop at the Montreal airport and pick up a bottle of maple whiskey. Back in Austin, I'll take a sip and remember what it was like to wing a $800,000 supercar across the ice. One thing is for sure: even for those with the means to purchase such an incredible machine, Esperienza Neve is a singular must-reads: Tasks Are More Fun in the 2023 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 Texas Edition Road Trip: Discover the Treasures of Southwest Virginia
