Original by Bitauto As the saying goes: "Life is not just about the present, there is also Lamborghini and the distance"! After living in the city for a long time, I always want to take a trip that frees my soul. This time Lamborghini takes us through the Gannan region to experience the Makino life up close.
This time, Automobili Lamborghini's adventure trip in China is themed "Journey to Makino", starting from the "Jincheng" Lanzhou and exploring the tranquility of Gannan. It is not to pursue the ultimate performance, but to enjoy the fun of traveling far away.
On the first day of the event, 12 Lamborghini Urus Performantes set off from Lanzhou to start this journey. Along the way, you can appreciate the blue sky, the undulations of the plains, the magnificence of the earth and the clear water of the lake. The beauty of nature is breathtaking.
The Lamborghini China Tour started in 2015 and is a landmark annual event for Lamborghini China. This "Makino Road" passes through the vast grassland hills, appreciates the natural scenery of Gannan, and releases the charm from Italy.
The author has never had the experience of driving a Lamborghini Urus for such a long time, a total of about 900 kilometers., which includes highways, county roads, and non-paved roads. Various road conditions are intertwined. This opportunity is really rare.
The Lamborghini Urus model is one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. It is a perfect Lamborghini in terms of design, performance and dynamic driving experience, and the Urus Performante model experienced this time is even more extreme.
The word "Performante" comes from Italian and is similar to Performance in English, meaning "high performance". Compared with the ordinary Urus, the performance of this Urus Performante is very powerful, with a 4.0T V8 twin-turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 470kW and a peak torque of 850N·m.
Urus Performante is also equipped with a Scorpio exhaust, which emits an ecstatic and charming sound above 3000rpm. The four titanium alloy exhaust outlets are very visually impactful and give the driver sufficient confidence when accelerating.
Among the majestic mountains and vast grasslands, there is a fleet of aesthetic machines from Italy. It is also a "super SUV". "Super" means that Urus is suitable for track driving, daily travel, and in various environments. You can freely ride in any car, breaking through the limitations of high-performance cars.
Lamborghini’s track performance is well known to everyone, but if the Urus is used as a daily driving vehicle, it will perform so peacefully, regardless of comfort, quietness, and controllability, it has Taking into account both home use and commuting.
When passing the local cattle herd, the vehicle used street mode and passed by at low speed. The cattle were not disturbed. This also shows that the Urus Performante is not a simple "violent machine", but a combination of movement and stillness. It can become very quiet.
In different modes, the electronic control system will suppress its explosive temper, making it easier to use, and the quietness of the vehicle is a surprise. In street mode, everything becomes so quiet. Maximum comfort is always provided on long journeys.
In track mode, the roar shakes the eardrums, and the inner awe of performance arises spontaneously. The pushing feeling and sound will always arouse the inner desire. What is important is the scarcity of V8 in this era. The roar from the dual-volume supercharger stimulates the brain all the time, which is something that today's electric vehicles can never match.
Every reasonable overtaking is accompanied by a strong pushing feeling, like being kicked from behind, with the wind rubbing against your ears.Rubbing against the sound of the Scorpio's exhaust, overtaking can only be completed in an instant. If it weren't for the shackles of the speed limit, the road in front of you would be swallowed up by the Urus Performante in an instant. This kind of excitement is unforgettable.
The steering feel of the Urus Performante is very delicate. The steering in street mode is not heavy. Even a woman can handle the steering force. The arms will not be tired during daily commuting. The steering ratio is smaller, which is different from most SUVs. , the tuning is closer to that of a racing car, and you will be able to conquer every corner more calmly.
During the nearly hundreds of kilometers of driving, many of which were on non-paved roads, the rally mode was selected to make the vehicle more adaptable to the terrain, and the tire contact area was larger. Accompanied by the exhaust sound and bumps, it was quite like driving a rally car. Wonderful feeling, the bumps have become a pleasure.
On winding mountain roads, every braking operation is sonorous and powerful. Thanks to the large-area perforated carbon ceramic brake discs with exquisite cracks, they contribute to the performance of the vehicle and are as exquisite as works of art visible to the naked eye. .
The fighting atmosphere extends from the outside of the car to the interior. The ignition and gear shifting design in science fiction movies, the aircraft-like instrument panel, the delicate suede material and the double-stitching design are all the charm of Lamborghini Urus Performante. .
When the Urus Performante team passes through the pasture and is on the high-altitude mountain road, the undulating Sanco grassland interprets the power and magnificence of the earth. As the sun sets, the car and the scenery blend together, and the original nature and the present romance intertwine. It makes people feel the infinite gentleness and tolerance of nature.
From setting new records on the track to breaking the rules on the road trip, the Urus Performante in front of you combines a variety of usage scenarios. On long journeys, the Urus Performante always provides the greatest degree of comfort and shows its heritage when driving on the road. It has the driving dynamics of supercar genes and can calmly cope with various road conditions in changing weather conditions and environments.
As the model with the best performance in the brand's history, Lamborghini super SUV achieved global delivery of 5,367 units in 2022. In the first quarter of this year, it continued to maintain its leading position with 1,599 units delivered. This shows the functionality and functionality of the Urus series models. Product strength has long been recognized by the market.
The nights at Sanco Ranch are particularly peaceful, and the Lamborghini Night on the last night of the crossing activity makes the campground brightly lit, from the magnificent scenery passed by the Urus Performante convoy to the adventurous nature of the adventure trip. An unprecedented and bold brand spirit.
If I were asked to choose a car for a passionate long-distance trip, the Lamborghini Urus Performante should be the best choice. This is a car that I have not considered in the past, but today it has been included in the schedule, although the road is difficult and The road conditions are complicated, but with it being capable of both literary and military skills, this long road will be more gentle and passionate. I look forward to meeting Lamborghini next time.