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The Drive
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Review: The Unapologetically Silly Super SUV
The latest car news, reviews, and features. One of my favorite perks of this job is showing off the fancy cars I occasionally get to friends and family. The first time I sat in the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE, I couldn't figure out how to shift into drive for three minutes. And so began a fun game to play with all of my passengers: How the hell do you turn this thing on? See, just below the secondary touchscreen for climate control in the Urus are three handles. There's one on the left labeled 'Anima' that scrolls through the Italian words for street, track, snow, and so on; one on the right that controls how deeply the plug-in hybrid super SUV taps its battery pack; and a big one in the middle with a tiny 'R' label on the very top. Miss this label—as I and most of my passengers tended to—and chances are that you'll assume that the big one puts you into drive. Alright, so clearly, it isn't that handle. The others affect drive modes, and they won't get the car moving, either. It turns out our answer lies in the upshift paddle behind the steering wheel, keeping in tradition with the Huracán and Revuelto. Isn't that something? Three levers ahead of the center console, and none of them move the car forward. I asked on Instagram, 'How do you start this car? Wrong answers only,' and this was my favorite reply: 'You have to charge the Anima Engine by attacking until you reach Neve level. Then you can put it into Drive.' Adam Ismail It's moments like these that define the Urus experience, weirdly. At its core, this is the most powerful version of a vehicle that is also available in Audi and Porsche flavors, for six figures less. And even as that familiar shield with a golden bull stares back at you, there's nothing about this Urus that feels especially Lamborghini-ish until you encounter one of its confounding user interface oddities, or you force it out of EV-only mode and that diabolical V8 bursts into life. The façade of fuel-sipping docility fades away, and sheer comedy takes its rightful place. Believe it or not, the Urus has been with us for seven years now. The arrival of the SE marks the most comprehensive refresh yet in the model's history. Front and center is the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 making 611 horsepower, but it's now boosted by an electric motor feeding off a 25.9-kWh battery contributing a further 178 hp. All told, that's 789 hp and an even 700 lb-ft of torque pushing all four wheels through a central torque vectoring system and electronic limited-slip differential on the rear axle. Leave it in EV mode, as it defaults to upon startup, and it'll travel 37 miles on a full battery at speeds up to 80 mph. Adam Ismail Outside, Lambo's SUV has become a bit softer on the eyes, with streamlined headlights, a hood shut line that now naturally runs to the top of the grille without any weird crinkles, and a rearranging of some elements and graphics on the tailgate. A neighbor of mine called it a 'beautiful vehicle' in its Verde Gea matte finish, and I reluctantly agreed because, what else are you supposed to say when someone compliments your Lamborghini? That it's 'a bit much?' This facelift certainly makes for a better-looking Urus, but this was always a beefy, angular hunk of metal, and a few nips and tucks here and there can't do much to change that. The adjustments in the cabin are equally minor, and stand out only if you know where to look. Before the SE, the Urus' center console was one, sloping slab that incorporated two touchscreens, with the lower one reserved for HVAC controls. Now, the top display is wider and more upright, divided from the lower panel by a shelf of leather and little toggles that stick out overhead. The Urus SE starts at $262,630, but the example seen here costs $344,966, and that's never harder to grasp than when surveying the interior. Yes, there's leather, carbon fiber, and Alcantara almost everywhere you look. But there's also black plastic on top of gray plastic, replete with frivolous ridges and hexagons accentuating what is, in many cases, standard Audi switchgear. The $141,000 BMW X5 M Competition I drove last year had seats that articulated in more ways than my spine could ever bend, an inferno spiraling behind its speaker grilles, and heated armrests inside an airy, elegant cabin. The Urus' interior is a dark and very serious bunker. And I know this will sound petty, but Lamborghini is too important and expensive a brand to use Google's free Roboto font across its whole user interface. I won't say that I exactly forgot about all those things when I found a decent road to stretch the Urus SE's legs on, but almost 800 hp and the instant torque of an electric motor do have a way of making other concerns fade into the background. With a top speed of 190 mph and the 62-mph dash dispensed in 3.4 seconds, the Urus SE is an excessive vehicle. It can be comfortable and relatively ordinary in Strada mode, and downright bassy, crackly, and jarringly stiff in Corsa. Sport presents a good compromise, then, and was the mode I had engaged during most of my driving. No matter which you choose, the steering tends to stay on the suspiciously light and numb side, slightly at odds with the Urus SE's 5,500-pound curb weight. That's actually some 700 pounds heavier than the Performante model without the hybrid powertrain that we tested last year. Adam Ismail The active suspension and sophisticated all-wheel-drive system placing all that power keep the Urus SE playful, yet predictable. Left to my own devices on an empty gravel lot, switched to the appropriate Terra mode, I'd even expect it to be agile for its size—if Lamborghini allowed me the opportunity, that is. (This thing has no less than three off-road settings, but they still don't let you take loaners like these off the black.) The 'for its size' part kind of gives away the whole game, though. It still feels like a massive SUV, maybe the most massive, with power and grip in equal measure, and a stunning normalcy when you're not intent on driving it like its badge would suggest. The latest car news, reviews, and features. But the Urus SE isn't the only player in this town. Audi's is called the RSQ8; Porsche's is the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. Those can be had for $100,000 less. And then, if you're in the market for one of these, there's also the Aston Martin DBX to consider, the Ferrari Purosangue, and whatever McLaren might cook up in the next couple of years. Adam Ismail What does the Urus have that those don't? It looks the most pissed off, and has the most confounding start procedure with a dashboard aesthetic I'd describe as 'military-lite.' Those sound like put-downs, but honestly, damn near everyone I showed the car loved those qualities about it. There's a sense of occasion to flipping up that candy-red shroud, pressing the ignition button, flicking the paddle into drive, and the repetitive 'chonk' noises as you pull those plastic levers to your desired drive mode and battery usage. It's silly, it's complicated, and that's the point. And now that it's a plug-in hybrid, you won't have to wake anyone up during that intricate ritual, unless you really feel like it. 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Specs Base Price (as tested) $262,630 ($344,996) Powertrain 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with electric motor | 8-speed automatic | all-wheel drive | 25.9-kWh battery Horsepower 789 @ 6,000 rpm Torque 700 lb-ft @ 2,250-4,500 rpm Seating Capacity 5 Curb Weight 5,520 pounds 0-62 mph 3.4 seconds Top Speed 193 mph EPA Fuel Economy 48 mpge | 20 mpg (gas only) Score 7.5/10 The Urus SE's potent plug-in hybrid powertrain now makes it even more versatile than before, though the explosive performance—and gimmicky, love-it-or-hate-it interior—are still definitely here. Adam Ismail
News18
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Watch: Rohit Sharma Hands Over His Lamborghini Urus To Dream11 Contest Winner
Last Updated: The Lamborghini Urus is being sold in the Indian market under the price bracket of Rs 4.18 to 4.22 cr (ex-showroom). The performance-oriented model is available in 2 variants only. The Indian cricketer, Rohit Sharma, often catches headlines on the field, and a big credit goes to his passion for the game. But this time, the captain of the Indian cricket team is in the news not for his batting skills but for giving away his Lamborghini Urus worth Rs 4.18 cr. Yes, you read it right! The talented cricketer has given away is super luxury set of wheels to one of the contest winners of a fantasy sports platform called Dream11. Sharma, who has been spotted many times roaming in his swanky blue coloured Urus, was seen handing over the car keys to the lucky contest winner in a viral video. — R✨ (@264__ro) May 19, 2025 In the video, Sharma can be seen standing in front of his blue coloured Lambo, holding big dummy key. As the clip moves further, the lucky winner, who was seems like accompanied by his father, approaches him to pose with the key with him. In case you are not aware, Sharma has promised to give away his favourite car during the Dream11 ad campaign. Initially, fans were not sure if the same car that belonged to Sharma would be given to the winner or not. However, the recent visuals have confirmed that Sharma kept his word as the car was seen flaunting the same registration number. The Urus SE, a hybrid version offers slight a better output, churning out total 789 bhp and 950 Nm of torque. First Published: May 20, 2025, 12:41 IST
News18
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Why Did Rohit Sharma Give Away His Rs 4 Crore Lamborghini Urus To A Fan?
Last Updated: Rohit Sharma's popular blue Lamborghini Urus has a new owner after the Mumbai Indians cricketer handed over his car keys to a cricket fan. Here's why. Why did Rohit Sharma give away his prized possession? A question that crossed the minds of many on social when the Indian cricketer handed over the keys of his very own blue Lamborghini Urus to a cricket fan. Yes, the same blue car Rohit Sharma has been spotted driving on the streets of Mumbai. The rare luxury car and its distinct colour have made fans stop in their tracks and approach the car, knowing fully well that it had Sharma aboard, no less driving it. Did Sharma get bored with his ride, or was he just too generous on the day? Urus is Lamborghini's first SUV in the modern times which was unveiled in 2017. The five-door Italian luxury SUV is available in two models – Performante and SE. The Performante variant produces a whopping 850Nm of torque, thanks to its 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. It can do a 0 to 100 in just 3.3 seconds. While the Urus SE carries the same V8 engine, its hybrid layout helps it achieve a combined 950 Nm of torque. These are not your regular day numbers even when it is under the ownership of Volkswagen group. The ex-showroom price starts from Rs 4.18 crore and can easily breach Rs 5 crore mark depending on which state in India you purchase it from. Promise Fortunately, this particular cricket fan did not have to shell out that humongous amount to acquire the rare, luxury vehicle belonging to the celebrated cricketer. As the IPL 2025 kicked off, Sharma was seen in fantasy cricket contest by Dream 11. In the advertisement, Sharma says: '22 March ko Dream 11 pe team banao, aur meri khudki gaadi jeetne ka mauka pao (Make your Dream 11 team on 22 March and stand a chance to win my very own car)." Stood with his shining car, the number plate read: MH 01 EB 0264. The number matched the car Sharma gave away to the lucky winner, further suggesting that it wasn't just a random parked Urus at a Lamborghini dealership but Rohit Sharma's very own Lambo. Rohit Sharma – 264 The car's number plate carries a special memory in Rohit Sharma's illustrious ODI career. It was 2014, during the fourth ODI being played between India and touring Sri Lanka when Sharma unleashed himself. Batting first, India posted a towering score of 404 for 5. 264 runs out of India's score were plundered by the Indian opener. Sharma struck 264 off just 173 deliveries. His explosive innings consisted of 33 boundaries and 9 maximums. Smacked at the iconic venue of Eden Gardens, the 11-year-old record set by Sharma is yet to be broken. Notably, this was his second double century in ODI, the previous one coming against Australia in Bengaluru where he plundered 209 off 158. Sharma also holds a unique feat in ODI history as the only batter to have scored three ODI double hundreds. His third double ton came against Sri Lanka in 2017 at Mohali. This time he remained unbeaten at 208* (153). Mumbai Indians Rise Coming back to the IPL, when it all looked done and dusted for Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful franchises of the cash-rich league, the Hardik Pandya led side made a stunning recovery. MI find themselves on the fourth spot on the points table of IPL 2025. While Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings have already made it to the Playoffs this year, Mumbai and Delhi Capitals will fight it out to grab a ticket to the next round.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Rezvani Knight Is Lamborghini Urus-Based Batmobile: Check Pictures
Rezvani, the boutique exotic carmaker, is well-known for creating cars inspired by fighter jets. Upholding its name, the brand has created another marvel called the Rezvani Knight based on the Lamborghini Urus. Giving it a militaristic styling, they are offering the option of giving it a bulletproof armor upgrade. Before this, we have seen Rezvani's work on the Jeep Wrangler which became the base for Tank and Cadillac Escalade, giving birth to Vengeance. Rezvani claims that the Knight, along with their other two SUVs, is aimed at reinventing "the boring SUV space." It comes with hard edges and a grey paint job. Adding to this, the SUV has a body with carbon fiber elements, with the basic shape of Urus, with an even more angular design. They have also added thin running lights with the headlights, and a light bar on the roof. The robust front bumper is complemented by a similarly bold hood, while a prominent wing is positioned above the rear window. The Knight is equipped with distinctive 22-inch wheels fitted with 33-inch all-terrain tires. Also Read: Honda City e:HEV Gets Price Hike; Check Details Consumers have the option to enhance the vehicle's exterior with features like bulletproof windows, protective body armor, a thermal imaging system, and tires designed to continue functioning when punctured as part of the Dark Knight package. Additional enhancements include a steel ram bumper, electrically charged door handles to deter unwanted intruders, magnetic deadbolts, a fortified suspension, and an intercom system. Rezvani features a range of bullet-resistant vests and helmets, along with gas masks, a first-aid kit, and a pepper spray dispenser. The company also claims that the package provides defense against electromagnetic pulses, as well as strobe lights, blinding lights, and sirens. Rezvani states that it can enhance the Lamborghini's twin-turbocharged V-8 engine to as much as 800 horsepower, based on the customer's preferences. This is a considerable increase compared to the 657 hp found in the non-hybrid Urus, even though the latest Urus SE plug-in hybrid is close behind at 789 horsepower. Rezvani asserts that the Knight can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds, a time that aligns with what we recorded in a 2023 Urus Performante.
The Advertiser
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Rezvani Knight: Lamborghini Urus turned up to 11 with optional armour kit
The new Rezvani Knight is an Italian bull dressed up in outrageous American armour. If you own a Lamborghini Urus and have at least US$149,000 (A$232,000) lying around, Rezvani will strip it down and dress it up in an all-new carbon-fibre suit that wouldn't look out of place in a Mad Max movie. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There are thin lighting strips at the front, a light bar on the roof, and a visor-like glasshouse that must be pretty hard to see out of. The Knight rides on 22-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tyres. For the Knight, Rezvani will also retune the non-electrified 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 that powered the pre-facelift Urus to produce around 597kW. As a result, the company claims the Knight can complete the 0-60mph (0-97km/h) sprint as standard in 3.0 seconds. By way of comparison, the standard pre-facelift Urus made a 'mere' 478kW, and can hit 100km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds, which already makes it one of the world's quickest SUVs. Should this ostentatious display of wealth have you fearing reprisals, there's an optional Dark Knight "military package", which includes bulletproof glass and body panels, underbody explosive protection, run-flat tyres, night vision, electrified door handles, ram bumpers, strobe and blinding lights, gas masks, and bulletproof vests and helmets. Like other Rezvani models, production of the Knight will be limited to 100 units. Based in Irvine on the southern outskirts of Greater Los Angeles, Rezvani was founded in 2013 by Ferris Rezvani and specialises in rebodying and toughening up vehicles for a very well heeled set of celebrities. The other models in the automaker's current range include the Vengeance (based on the Cadillac Escalade), Tank (Jeep Wrangler), Hercules 6×6 (Jeep Gladiator), and Beast (Chevrolet Corvette). MORE: Everything Rezvani Content originally sourced from: The new Rezvani Knight is an Italian bull dressed up in outrageous American armour. If you own a Lamborghini Urus and have at least US$149,000 (A$232,000) lying around, Rezvani will strip it down and dress it up in an all-new carbon-fibre suit that wouldn't look out of place in a Mad Max movie. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There are thin lighting strips at the front, a light bar on the roof, and a visor-like glasshouse that must be pretty hard to see out of. The Knight rides on 22-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tyres. For the Knight, Rezvani will also retune the non-electrified 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 that powered the pre-facelift Urus to produce around 597kW. As a result, the company claims the Knight can complete the 0-60mph (0-97km/h) sprint as standard in 3.0 seconds. By way of comparison, the standard pre-facelift Urus made a 'mere' 478kW, and can hit 100km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds, which already makes it one of the world's quickest SUVs. Should this ostentatious display of wealth have you fearing reprisals, there's an optional Dark Knight "military package", which includes bulletproof glass and body panels, underbody explosive protection, run-flat tyres, night vision, electrified door handles, ram bumpers, strobe and blinding lights, gas masks, and bulletproof vests and helmets. Like other Rezvani models, production of the Knight will be limited to 100 units. Based in Irvine on the southern outskirts of Greater Los Angeles, Rezvani was founded in 2013 by Ferris Rezvani and specialises in rebodying and toughening up vehicles for a very well heeled set of celebrities. The other models in the automaker's current range include the Vengeance (based on the Cadillac Escalade), Tank (Jeep Wrangler), Hercules 6×6 (Jeep Gladiator), and Beast (Chevrolet Corvette). MORE: Everything Rezvani Content originally sourced from: The new Rezvani Knight is an Italian bull dressed up in outrageous American armour. If you own a Lamborghini Urus and have at least US$149,000 (A$232,000) lying around, Rezvani will strip it down and dress it up in an all-new carbon-fibre suit that wouldn't look out of place in a Mad Max movie. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There are thin lighting strips at the front, a light bar on the roof, and a visor-like glasshouse that must be pretty hard to see out of. The Knight rides on 22-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tyres. For the Knight, Rezvani will also retune the non-electrified 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 that powered the pre-facelift Urus to produce around 597kW. As a result, the company claims the Knight can complete the 0-60mph (0-97km/h) sprint as standard in 3.0 seconds. By way of comparison, the standard pre-facelift Urus made a 'mere' 478kW, and can hit 100km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds, which already makes it one of the world's quickest SUVs. Should this ostentatious display of wealth have you fearing reprisals, there's an optional Dark Knight "military package", which includes bulletproof glass and body panels, underbody explosive protection, run-flat tyres, night vision, electrified door handles, ram bumpers, strobe and blinding lights, gas masks, and bulletproof vests and helmets. Like other Rezvani models, production of the Knight will be limited to 100 units. Based in Irvine on the southern outskirts of Greater Los Angeles, Rezvani was founded in 2013 by Ferris Rezvani and specialises in rebodying and toughening up vehicles for a very well heeled set of celebrities. The other models in the automaker's current range include the Vengeance (based on the Cadillac Escalade), Tank (Jeep Wrangler), Hercules 6×6 (Jeep Gladiator), and Beast (Chevrolet Corvette). MORE: Everything Rezvani Content originally sourced from: The new Rezvani Knight is an Italian bull dressed up in outrageous American armour. If you own a Lamborghini Urus and have at least US$149,000 (A$232,000) lying around, Rezvani will strip it down and dress it up in an all-new carbon-fibre suit that wouldn't look out of place in a Mad Max movie. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. There are thin lighting strips at the front, a light bar on the roof, and a visor-like glasshouse that must be pretty hard to see out of. The Knight rides on 22-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tyres. For the Knight, Rezvani will also retune the non-electrified 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 that powered the pre-facelift Urus to produce around 597kW. As a result, the company claims the Knight can complete the 0-60mph (0-97km/h) sprint as standard in 3.0 seconds. By way of comparison, the standard pre-facelift Urus made a 'mere' 478kW, and can hit 100km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds, which already makes it one of the world's quickest SUVs. Should this ostentatious display of wealth have you fearing reprisals, there's an optional Dark Knight "military package", which includes bulletproof glass and body panels, underbody explosive protection, run-flat tyres, night vision, electrified door handles, ram bumpers, strobe and blinding lights, gas masks, and bulletproof vests and helmets. Like other Rezvani models, production of the Knight will be limited to 100 units. Based in Irvine on the southern outskirts of Greater Los Angeles, Rezvani was founded in 2013 by Ferris Rezvani and specialises in rebodying and toughening up vehicles for a very well heeled set of celebrities. The other models in the automaker's current range include the Vengeance (based on the Cadillac Escalade), Tank (Jeep Wrangler), Hercules 6×6 (Jeep Gladiator), and Beast (Chevrolet Corvette). MORE: Everything Rezvani Content originally sourced from:
