Tag: Urus

  • Rezvani Knight Is Lamborghini Urus-Based Batmobile

    Rezvani Knight Is Lamborghini Urus-Based Batmobile

    Rezvani, a boutique manufacturer of exotic automobiles, has made a name for itself by designing vehicles reminiscent of fighter jets. The brand has recently unveiled its latest creation, the Rezvani Knight, a car modelled after the Lamborghini Urus. Notably, the Knight takes on a military aesthetic and offers customers the choice of upgrading the vehicle with bulletproof armour. Earlier, Rezvani made headlines for its work on the Jeep Wrangler, which served as the foundation for the Tank, and the Cadillac Escalade, which gave rise to the Vengeance.

    Revamping the SUV Space

    Rezvani has positioned the Knight and its other two SUVs as revolutionary models in the typically uninspiring SUV market. The Knight is characterized by its hard edges and sleek grey finish. The SUV incorporates carbon fibre elements in its body, bearing the foundational shape of the Urus but with a more angular design. Additional features include slim running lights integrated with the headlights and a roof-mounted light bar. The vehicle’s robust front bumper is matched by a bold hood, and a sizable wing is situated above the rear window. The Knight comes standard with unique 22-inch wheels and 33-inch all-terrain tires.

    Enhancement Options

    Customers have the opportunity to upgrade the Knight’s exterior with a variety of protective features. These include bulletproof windows, body armour, a thermal imaging system, and puncture-resistant tires. These features are part of the Dark Knight package, which also offers a steel ram bumper, electrically charged door handles to ward off unwanted adversaries, magnetic deadbolts, a fortified suspension system, and an intercom system.

    Moreover, Rezvani offers a selection of bullet-resistant vests and helmets, gas masks, a first-aid kit, and a pepper spray dispenser. The company also purports that the vehicle provides protection against electromagnetic pulses and comes equipped with strobe lights, blinding lights, and sirens for additional security.

    Powerful Performance

    Rezvani alleges that the Lamborghini’s twin-turbocharged V-8 engine can be boosted to as much as 800 horsepower, depending on the customer’s preference. This marks a significant increase from the 657 hp found in the non-hybrid Urus, despite the latest Urus SE plug-in hybrid trailing closely behind at 789 horsepower. Rezvani maintains that the Knight can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in a mere 3.0 seconds, paralleling the speed we noted in a 2023 Urus Performante.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the inspiration behind Rezvani’s new vehicle, the Knight?
    The Knight, designed by boutique exotic automaker Rezvani, takes inspiration from fighter jets, featuring a militaristic design based on the Lamborghini Urus.

    What are some of the unique features of the Rezvani Knight?
    The Knight offers distinctive features such as bulletproof windows, body armour, a thermal imaging system, and puncture-resistant tires. It also includes security features such as electrically charged door handles, magnetic deadbolts, and a fortified suspension system.

    How does the performance of the Rezvani Knight compare to other vehicles in its class?
    Rezvani claims that the Knight’s twin-turbocharged V-8 engine can be enhanced to deliver as much as 800 horsepower. The vehicle can purportedly accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds, matching the performance of the 2023 Urus Performante.

  • Lamborghini Urus Sales Hit 100 Units Milestone In India

    Lamborghini Urus Sales Hit 100 Units Milestone In India

    Automobili Lamborghini has achieved a new sales milestone in India by selling 100 units of its super-luxury SUV – the Lamborghini Urus. Currently the most affordable Lamborghini model in India, the Urus was launched in January 2018, and the first car was delivered the same year in September. Within one year, the company managed to sell 50 units of the car in India, and despite the coronavirus pandemic the Italian marque has managed to sell the next 50 units in less than 18 months. In fact, before the pandemic, the company was delivering one Urus every week, which is huge for a car in this uber-luxury segment.

    Sharad Agarwal, Head of Lamborghini India, said, “When we launched Urus, we always knew that it’s going to be a gamechanger for us. Also, because it’s a car that comes with the dynamics of a sports car, but also has the versatility of an SUV. And limitations what we have in the Indian market with our congestions and roads we knew that it is a right answer or a right Lamborghini for an India user. When we launched the car, we delivered the first Urus in September 2018 and we were delivering one Urus every week, till we were hit by the pandemic. There were challenges in the market and also on the supply side, but the good thing is we are now back on track, we are now back on delivering almost one Urus every week, and now we could achieve the fastest hundred in the super-luxury segment, and this makes it really, really special.”

    The Lamborghini Urus has been a big contributor to the company’s sales in India. In 2019, the company sold a total of 65 units in the country and posted a growth of 30 percent compared to 2018, and this big boost to the sales was thanks to the Urus. With the pandemic hitting sales sharply in 2020, Lamborghini still managed to cross the 50 unit sales mark last year. The company sold 52 units in 2020 and is looking to grow on this momentum in 2021 spearheaded by the Urus.

    Talking about the expectations from 2021, Agarwal said, “The segment is slowly coming back. There are still challenges. Last year we saw that the segment was about -30 percent. This year, my anticipation is that the segment should come close to the 2019 level. As a brand, we are still going strong and we have set a target for us that we want to have another record year of performance in India despite what we face in terms of market conditions. So, we can say that 2021 will be another record year in terms of our volumes in the country. So, well definitely do much more than what we did in 2019.”

    The Lamborghini Urus has currently priced in India around ₹ 3.10 crore (ex-showroom, India) and it still commands a waiting period of about 10 months, and despite that, the company says, its order bank is growing healthier and healthier. Moreover, Lamborghini also says that the demand is not restricted to metros alone, but is growing in each part of the country, across the length and breadth. The Urus is powered by a 4.0-litre Twin Turbo V8 engine, which is tuned to produce 641 bhp and 850 Nm of peak torque. The SUV can go from 0-100 kmph in 3.6 seconds and reach 200 kmph in 12.8 seconds, before reaching the electronically limited top speed of 306 kmph.