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2023 Lamborghini Urus. Pricing for the 2023 Lamborghini Urus starts at $230,000 hill climb appreciation Lambo can tow and carry more than two people Stunning performance Standard The new Performante is tangibly more racing. By far the heaviest Cabin Lamborghini that doesn't fit a quarter of a million dollars, did we mention it costs a quarter of a million dollars? Verdict When it comes to exotic SUVs, the Urus nails the formula with its looks, performance and proportions.

Is the 2023 Lamborghini Urus an SUV.

The 2023 Lamborghini Urus isn't just an exotic SUV wearing a supercar badge, it's a supercar with an SUV chassis. This is demonstrated not only by its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 producing between 641 and 657 hp, but also by its impressive performance on famous racetracks - case in point, the new Performante that smashed the Pikes Peak SUV register. Lighter and more racing, it is this newly introduced alternative that reinforces Lamborghini's commitment to ensuring that the Urus lives up to the brand's exotic proportions. On the rare occasions that it now shows off its elaborate chassis or tops just about everything on the road, this high-ride Lambo is the only thing in a showroom that can tow a trailer and tow more than two people - potentially very wealthy. While its quarter-million price tag puts it beyond the reach of most of us mere mortals, and its interior isn't as distinctive as it should be for such a hefty sum, there is currently no other SUV like the 2023 Urus.

What's new for the 2023 Lamborghini Urus.

The Urus sees a slight performance increase for 2023 with the introduction of the new Performante variant. While you share a powertrain with the regular version, horsepower increases by 16 to 657 horsepower. It also rides on a different suspension, one that has steel springs instead of air springs and sits 0.8 inches lower than usual. The Performante is also available with special shoe-shaped 23-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires, 285/40R-22 front and 325/235R-22 rear. While still weighing a whopping 5200 pounds, Lamborghini estimates, the company says the Performante is 104 pounds lighter than the regular Urus thanks to the addition of carbon fiber body panels and the removal of sound-deadening materials, among other weight loss measures. The '23 Perfomante brings redesigned front and rear ends, along with a new fixed spoiler over the tailgate. It also features contoured seating and unique interior trim.

Pricing and which one to buy 2023 Lamborghini Urus.

Basis: $230,000 (estimated)

Performante: $264,671

Sure, we could save about $35,000 by choosing the standard Urus version, but that means we'd also lose out on its maximum performance. That's why we want the new Performante for the 2023, which features slightly more horsepower, lower suspension with stiffer steel springs, myriad weight-loss measures, and more. We also chose the larger 23-inch wheels with track-ready Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R rubber. Again, the task is maximum performance.

Engine, transmission and performance of the 2023 Lamborghini Urus.

The 2023 Eurus Performante has 657 hp, which is 16 hp more than the regular 641 hp Urus. Both options produce the same 627 pound-feet of torque. Every Urus calls power from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. Regardless of the output, the engine vibrates heavily when idling, howling completely under full throttle. The permanent all-wheel drive system and the eight-speed automatic transmission combine all this power to enable superb acceleration. In our tests, the Urus went from a rocket to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and tore the quarter mile in 11.3 seconds at 121 mph. Similarly, Lamborghini estimates a top speed of 190 mph. The Urus feels sporty from behind the wheel, too, with quick steering and steady, high-speed cornering. With air springs at all four corners, the Urus has an adjustable height based on different driving modes. Standard carbon-ceramic brakes ensure the Urus stops as it goes — braking from 70 mph to stopping at 149 feet.

For drivers who want a Urus that's more racing, the new Performante is the answer. Coupled with a slight increase in power, it sits 0.8 inches lower and is claimed to be 104 pounds lighter than the standard version. It is available with 23-inch wheels and super-stick Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires. Plus, the Performante alone has a steel spring suspension and different center differentials that send more torque back than usual.