2024 Lamborghini Urus Expert Review
Reviewed by Bob Hernandez
Lamborghini's first modern SUV is everything you'd expect from the brand—wild styling, over-the-top performance, and a cosseting cabin experience. Built on the same modular platform as the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q8, the Urus was new for 2018 and has continued to receive updates since. Equally exquisite high-dollar competitors include the Aston Martin DBX and Ferrari Purosangue .
Ferrari finally has a super-SUV, too—read about the Purosangue here.
What's New
The Urus picked up technology and styling upgrades for 2021, and the Performante model joined the lineup for 2023. The Urus is otherwise a carryover this year.
What We Think
The Urus Performante is the most track-ready SUV we've ever tested, and among the quickest in a straight line. It answers a question we're not sure anyone has ever asked: which crossover should I go racing in? The Lamborghini excels in on-pavement capability, and its great-sounding exhaust only adds to the driving experience.
But the racy model won't be for everyone. Everyday drivability suffers because of the Performante's specification—in which case, the more comfort-oriented Urus S might be a better companion. Unfortunately, both models get suboptimal gas mileage. And it doesn't help that the related Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is just as capable for about $75,000 less. This might come down to a question of brand allegiance and how much that raging bull badge is really worth.
Performance and MPGs
Every 2024 Urus gets a 4.0-liter turbocharged V-8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The S model makes 631 horsepower, the Performante makes 656 hp, but both are rated for 627 lb-ft of torque. Both also return the same fuel economy, 14/19 mpg city/highway. We launched a 2023 Performante to 60 mph in an MT-tested 3.0 seconds, which makes it among the quickest SUVs we've ever evaluated.
As if to drive home this is no ordinary crossover, Lamborghini outfits the Urus with sports car hardware. Torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, and an adaptive air suspension and roll stabilization are all standard on the S entry-level model.
Safety
Lamborghini does a better job equipping its SUV with active safety tech than it does its supercars. The Urus comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and centering, and blind-spot monitoring. A head-up display, semi-autonomous parking, and the crossover's night vision camera are optional.
Cargo Space and Interior Room
The 2024 Urus is available in two-row four- and five-passenger configurations. Its cargo space ranks among the most cramped compared to similar super-utes, but then again, that's not why you want an Urus, right? That said, its maximum capacity compares favorably to the also-cramped Aston Martin DBX.
Cargo Space
- 2024 Lamborghini Urus: 22.0/56.0 cubic feet
- 2024 Aston Martin DBX: 22.3/54.0 cubic feet
Technology
The Urus features a trio of screens—a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, 10.1-inch infotainment display, and 8.6-inch touchscreen lower on the center stack that has controls for audio and climate settings. Front seatback-mounted screens for rear passengers are also available. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and 21-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio are standard equipment.
Trim Levels and Price
Both the entry-level Urus S and Performante top model return for 2024. Although the Urus remains the most affordable Lamborghini one can purchase, the price of each trim has increased by at least $8,580 compared to last year. That's how much more the S costs now, starting at $237,848. It's a little more for the Performante, which now starts at $269,885.
