Ex-Ferrari Designer Says the Lamborghini Lanzador Is a Marvel, Here's Why

The Urus is Lamborghini's best-selling model and the world's first production-ready super SUV. But in a decade or so, V8-powered cars won't be something that people will want to buy any longer. There will be a few die-hard enthusiasts here and there, of course. However, all-electric powertrains are already impressively good.

And how couldn't they be since they enable cars to be fast, silent, adaptable to all kinds of situations, and even dependable?

It's a new world in the making, one where gas guzzlers and other fossil fuel-hungry machines will slowly have their cylinders replaced by permanent magnet motors. It's not us saying, but the whole world – most people have spent their money on a Tesla Model Y this year.

Yes, 2023 brought us an EV that became a global bestseller. It also happens to be a crossover SUV, further confirming that new car buyers want more ground clearance, improved cabin space, and a high driving position.

If you still believe that sedans and wagons still have a chance, allow us to remind you that Ferrari's $400,000 Purosangue, which looks too much like a Mazda CX-30, is in such high demand that the automaker had to publicly warn everyone about the 20% production cap. Or was it a marketing ploy? We'll let you be the judge of that.

All these things tell us that Lamborghini had to focus on bringing forward a cool and powerful SUV with that recognizable origami-shaped body and, surprise-surprise, a massive high-voltage battery in its floor plus at least two motors. Nobody truly wants a pricey, high-riding Lambo that will match the rawness of something like the rear-wheel-drive Huracan Evo.

Thus, Lanzador's appearance was inevitable. The Italian marque had to prove it could preserve its DNA in the all-electric era. So, it made a cool two-door coupe SUV that isn't an aberration. The sloping roofline perfectly matches the whole ethos of this concept, and it also doesn't stray away from the correct definition of a coupe.

It's still a four-seater that sits high up from the ground. But it looks like a futuristic Lamborghini, a posh pod that inspires you to travel, go to the track, and then retreat at a cabin somewhere in the woods without switching cars.

Frank Stephenson is renowned for designing some of the greatest vehicles ever roaming Earth. The Ferrari F430, the Maserati MC12, the Ford Escort Cosworth, and the BMW X5 are just some that sit in his portfolio.

He has turned to YouTube to share some of his professional opinions about the looks of new cars, and it was the Lanzador's turn to go under the microscope.

Fortunately, the auto designer didn't pick apart the concept. His only gripe was the hood design that traded the muscular aspect for parallel lines. Traditionally, this part of a Lambo used to encompass an imaginary pyramid or a power dome that accentuated the aggressiveness of the supercar.

Other than that, the designer said the Lanzador is basically a slam dunk. The creases, the lines, the aero work, the sharp angles are all there.

Even the futuristic interior isn't too exaggerated. The cabin feels welcoming and luxurious, and it remains driver-oriented without forgetting the front-row passenger. It's also a grand tourer at heart, so those sitting in the rear will have their own comfort zone.

Stephenson concluded that the Lanzador is a design marvel that embodies the essence of Lamborghini. He called it an audacious experiment that boasts innovative styling and commendable aerodynamics that don't include large, unnecessary spoilers.

Now, let's see what the production-ready unit will look like.