Showing posts with label Sport Utility Vehicle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sport Utility Vehicle. Show all posts

Thursday

Super Car: Lamborghini Urus, The Ultimate SUV


The Lamborghini Urus, it’s the ultimate combination of the soul of an extreme performance vehicle with the Lamborghini backing and the functionality of an SUV, what more could you possibly want?  Aside from of course a lower price point. However, if you’re looking into this vehicle, who looks at the price tag anyways? The world’s first ever super sport utility vehicle, a truly groundbreaking feat.  The Lamborghini Urus’ distinctive silhouette has a coupe line that shows the true super sport roots, while the proportions show strength, solidity and of course safety. At the heart of the Urus’, its success is due to the advanced design, extraordinary driving dynamics and extreme performance.  All the prior features allowed Lamborghini to launch the first ever Super Sport Utility Vehicle, remaining loyal to its true DNA. It is incredibly versatile and can meet whatever needs you might possibly need, from style to off road, the Lamborghini Urus’ does exactly what you need it to.

Lamborghini Urus 2019

Here’s what Lamborghini had to say about their groundbreaking exterior design, “Lamborghini Urus has a cutting-edge, distinct and streamlined design with multiple souls: sporty, elegant and off-road.  Its muscular surfaces make it appear strong and self-secure, while the mixed tires allow a luxury super sports car look. All the surfaces are designed with a clear attention to functionality” They’ve really outdone themselves with the Lamborghini Urus 2019, the world’s first ever super sport utility vehicle.  It’s the lowest SUV in its class and they made sure to keep some of the iconic items and body features that Lamborghini is so well known for. For example, the “Y” and the hexagon elements, the front bonnet with center peak and the cross lines on the rear door.

Lamborghini Urus integrates a V8 bi-turbo engine with a maximum power output of 478 kW / 650 HP, it gives them the best weight-to-power ratio on the SUV market.  There is a permanent 4-wheel drive system and has a standard 8 gear automatic transmission. No matter where you’re going the Urus can be truly enjoyed, whether that’s the snow, the dirt or the highway, its versatility is truly unparalleled.  Most of the torque however is directed towards the rear axle so the performance is mostly sporty.

What truly makes this SUV so special is the fact that it has an Anima system that controls the dynamics and the power distribution to all of the wheels.  Here are the modes and the description from Lamborghini on what they do. “The vehicle adapts according to the driving mode selected. There are three on-road modes: STRADA for easiness of driving, comfort and safety; SPORT for agility, responsiveness and fun to drive; CORSA for precision and maximum performance.  The three off-road modes enhance the Urus performance even more: NEVE ensures ease and safety even on slippery surfaces; TERRA ensures comfort and ease in off-road conditions; SABBIA is perfect for sandy surfaces. Finally, the EGO mode enables the driver to redefine the vehicle’s dynamics according to preferences and needs in terms of steering, suspension and traction.” The 2019 Lamborghini Urus really is a ground-breaking vehicle.  The fuel capacity of the tank is 19-21 gallons and the fuel economy is 14 mpg.

Lamborghini Urus Interior

In the Lamborghini Urus interior, you’ll see the luxury of Italian craftsmanship meeting state of the art technological advances.  The aeronautic design and driver-based instrument concept with three TFT screens, (one for the instruments, one for infotainment and one for comfort functions, including virtual keyboard feature with handwriting recognition) puts the driver first and truly makes the experience one of a kind.  The dashboard architecture follows the “Y” theme inspired by iconic Lamborghini models. The interior can be customized, starting from the five-seater architecture with bench seat, or four seats with two individual back seats and can be made even more elegant or sportier, through the selection of different kinds of colors and materials, such as: natural leather, Alcantara®, wood finish, aluminum or carbon – with the option for further sophistication on select materials through contrast stitching or Q-citra.  Urus features the largest range of any options ever offered on a Lamborghini, multiple souls converging to create a one of a kind vehicle. The Lamborghini Urus Interior is the first ever 5 seater super sports car.

Conclusion

All in all, this really is a one of a kind vehicle.  The 2019 Lamborghini URUS, the first ever super sport utility vehicle.  Truly a treat to drive, get out and test one today.

source: usa.inquirer.net

Friday

Meet Hyundai's lean, mean zombie killing machine


Even the most brain-depraved zombie would think twice before messing with this vehicle.

Hyundai has built a fan-designed "Zombie Survival Machine" for the television show "The Walking Dead," based on its Santa Fe sport utility vehicle.

"As part of The Walking Dead Chop Shop configurator app designed by Hyundai and INNOCEAN USA (launched during San Diego Comic-Con), fans have designed thousands of custom zombie survival machines using the Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Santa Fe or Elantra. This summer, Kuo’s Santa Fe design was picked as the winner out of more than 82,500 fan submissions," Hyundai said.

“We love Anson Kuo’s take on this Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine – it’s creative… and deadly. With help from the popularity of The Walking Dead franchise, Hyundai continues to expand the conversation around Hyundai vehicles with young and passionate audiences,” said Steve Shannon, vice president, Marketing, Hyundai Motor America.

Features of the anti-zombie machine include "knife blades, an automatic crossbow, razor-wired windows, three machine guns, a samurai sword, aluminum armor and a muffler silencer."

Hyundai said Kuo's winning vehicle was constructed by Galpin Auto Sports (GAS).

The machine is to be unveiled on the New York Comic-Con show floor on October 10 at the Future US booth.

Kuo, a native of Arizona, had created the urban camouflaged Zombie Survival Machine.

He had wanted to create a "stealthy vehicle with abundant cargo space for supplies and passengers, maximizing survivability against the undead," Hyundai said.

Kuo added the knives as a primary weapon aims to save on scarce ammunition.

Last July at the San Diego Comic-Con, Hyundai unveiled a customized Veloster Zombie Survival Machine designed by Robert Kirkman and built by GAS.

“Having Anson’s winning design on display at New York Comic-Con is a fun way to celebrate The Walking Dead’s 10th anniversary,” said Robert Kirkman.

A separate article on Discovery News noted Hyundai is one of the TV show's sponsors.  — TJD, GMA

source: gmanetwork.com