Review / Did the Lamborghini Urus just make SUVs sexy? After our Hong Kong test drive, here are 5 reasons why we think it’s a winner
- Why are A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Kylie Jenner and Justin Bieber so obsessed with this SUV from the maker of the Huracán and Aventador?
- STYLE tries out the latest Hong Kong off-road edition with six different driving modes – and liked it better than Porsche’s Cayenne and the Lexus LX 570
When it comes to buying a car, many of us face the same dilemma: go with a sensible, solid option for getting the family around, or splurge on something with a bit more swagger that’ll be fun to drive? Judging by the fuss around the Urus – witness the social feeds of the likes of Kim Kardashian (a furry car, really?), Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Kanye West – Lamborghini has parked itself neatly in the coveted spot between the two. Indeed, they’ve even christened the niche themselves: the Super SUV.
Now, to mark that milestone, the Italian brand has launched a special off-road edition under the tag, “Unlock any road Hong Kong”.
Being invited to test-drive the Urus was definitely a rare opportunity. I drive a Mercedes C-class every day, so the SUV felt a lot bigger than I am used to. It felt massive as I fastened my seat belt and took to the road.
Handling in the city
Happily, there was no drama. I started out in Strada, aka comfort mode, and drove from Wan Chai to Tai Tam at around 3pm on a typical afternoon with lots of kids and school buses around. That kept me alert on the relatively narrow tree-lined roads up and down the hill. But though the Urus is huge – over five metres long and two metres wide – the 360-degree camera and active assist really helped out on tricky corners, especially when there were big buses beside me.
