Lamborghini is planning to build the most insane pickup, the world has ever seen
Move over Ford Raptor, because an unlikely automaker is about have their badge affixed to the back of a pickup!
Lamborghini, the Italian supercar maker, unveiled their incredible Urus SUV not so long ago. And in the lead-up to the New York International Auto Show later this month, their CEO has disclosed that they are working on an exclusive high-performance pickup truck.
He also went to say that the model, internally dubbed the ‘Rain’, will feature the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 as the Urus, boasting in excess of 478kw. Urus head designer Mitja Borkert, went onto say that they wanted to try something different, “The Urus was always about doing things the way Lamborghini do things – differently. But with the Rain, it has allowed us to stretch our creativity to new levels and create something that is not only unique, but something that is distinctively Lamborghini.”
This news comes after weeks about hearing that Lamborghini is planning on building a successor to the iconic LM002 off-roader. While is it assumed that the pickup will run on the same VW MLBevo platform as the Touareg, Cayenne and Urus; the shorter wheelbase of the pickup, might necessitate significant modifications since it will only be a two seater, and not a four seater like the Urus.
The model is said to form part of Lamborghini’s 57th anniversary early next year, and will be produced in very limited numbers – 57 to be exact. Expect the Lamborghini Rain to debut at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Lamborghini Urus Pickup cost in South Africa?
The Lamborghini Rain pickup is expected to cost around R8,500,000 in South Africa, making it one of the most expensive pickups ever built with only 57 units planned for global production.
Q: Is the Lamborghini Urus Pickup worth buying?
The Rain is worth buying if you have R8,500,000 to spare and want the world's most exclusive pickup truck, but most buyers would be better served by a Ford Ranger Raptor at R1,200,000 for actual utility.
Q: How much power does the Lamborghini Rain pickup have?
The Lamborghini Rain produces over 478kW from its twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine, the same powerplant found in the Urus SUV but tuned for pickup truck duty.
Q: When will the Lamborghini pickup truck be available in South Africa?
The Lamborghini Rain is expected to debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show with South African deliveries likely starting in late 2020, though all 57 units will probably sell out immediately to collectors.
Q: What makes the Lamborghini pickup different from other luxury trucks?
The Rain features Lamborghini's signature angular design language, a twin-turbo V8 producing 478kW, and exclusivity with only 57 units planned worldwide, making it more of a collector's piece than a working truck.
Should You Buy It?
The Lamborghini Rain pickup is the ultimate garage queen for collectors with R8,500,000 burning a hole in their pocket, but it's not a sensible choice for anyone actually needing a pickup truck. With only 57 units planned globally and Lamborghini's track record for exclusivity, this will be more art piece than workhorse. If you want a proper high-performance pickup that you can actually use, the Ford Ranger Raptor at R1,200,000 offers genuine off-road capability and won't make you cry when it gets scratched. The Rain is a definite maybe for ultra-wealthy collectors who already own every other Lamborghini, but a hard no for anyone looking for practical pickup truck ownership in South Africa.
