Lamborghini has a new home in South Africa.
After being originally distributed locally by Imperial Holdings, the German-owned Italian supercar maker will now be managed in South Africa by LSM Distributors - the same company responsible for importation and management of Bentley and Porsche. This makes sense as all three are owned by the Volkswagen Group.
"We believe that Lamborghini will complement the existing vehicle brands already represented by LSM Distributors," says Toby Venter, CEO of LSM Distributors.
Lamborghini will be sold from three dealerships in South Africa - Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, Century City in Cape Town, and Umhlanga just outside Durban. LSM has also released pricing for the entire local Lamborghini line-up, including the upcoming Urus super-SUV.
Pricing is as follows:
Urus - 4.0 TT V8 - 478kw/850nm - R3 495 000 (arriving late 2018)
Huracán RWD - 5.2 V10 - 426kw/540nm - R4 595 000
Huracán RWD Spyder - 5.2 V10 - 426kw/540nm - R4 995 000
Huracán AWD - 5.2 V10 - 449kw/560nm - R5 295 000
Huracán AWD Spyder - 5.2 V10 - 449kw/560nm - R5 795 000
Huracán Performante - 5.2 V10 - 470kw/600nm - R6 095 000
Huracán Performante Spyder - 5.2 V10 - 470kw/600nm - R6 795 000
Aventador S - 6.5 V12 - 544kw/690nm - R7 895 000 (pictured in Verde Mantis)
Aventador S Roadster - 6.5 V12 - 544kw/690nm - R8 695 000
All new Lamborghini prices include a 3 Year/100 000 km Driveplan.
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FAQ
Q: What does a Lamborghini cost in South Africa?
Lamborghini prices in South Africa start at R3,495,000 for the Urus SUV and climb all the way to R8,695,000 for the Aventador S Roadster, with the popular Huracán range sitting between R4,595,000 and R6,795,000 depending on the variant you choose.
Q: Is Lamborghini worth buying in South Africa?
If you've got the budget and want the ultimate supercar experience, Lamborghini delivers unmatched drama and performance, but at these prices you're paying serious money for the privilege of owning one of the world's most exclusive automotive brands.
Q: Which Lamborghini model should I buy?
The Huracán RWD at R4,595,000 offers the best entry point into Lamborghini ownership with proper supercar thrills, while the Urus at R3,495,000 gives you Lamborghini excitement with everyday usability that won't scrape on every speed bump.
Q: Where can I buy a Lamborghini in South Africa?
LSM Distributors operates three Lamborghini dealerships in South Africa, located at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, Century City in Cape Town, and Umhlanga near Durban, giving you proper support nationwide.
Q: What warranty do you get with a new Lamborghini?
Every new Lamborghini sold in South Africa includes a comprehensive 3 Year/100,000 km Driveplan as standard, so you can unleash that naturally aspirated V10 or V12 without worrying about the maintenance bills.
Should You Buy It?
The best Lamborghini for most South African buyers is the Huracán RWD at R4,595,000, offering genuine supercar thrills without the complexity of all-wheel drive. If you need practicality, the Urus at R3,495,000 delivers Lamborghini drama with SUV versatility. However, unless you're genuinely wealthy enough to absorb the massive depreciation and running costs, you're better off admiring these Italian beauties from afar. For those with deep pockets and a passion for automotive theatre, Lamborghini ownership is an emotional purchase that delivers unmatched excitement, but it's definitely a luxury that makes financial sense only if money truly isn't an object.
