Why Lamborghini’s Electric Future Favors Crossovers Over Sedans
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Why Lamborghini’s Electric Future Favors Crossovers Over Sedans

Lamborghini is set to venture into the world of electric vehicles with a production version of the Lanzador Concept, which was unveiled older this year. This upcoming supercar is not only fascinating considering it marks Lamborghini’s entry into the EV segment, but moreover considering of its unique design, blurring the boundaries between a coupe, a sedan, and a crossover. Now, we have insights into why Lamborghini chose this distinctive bodystyle.

During a recent interview with Autoblog, Lamborghini’s senior marketing and sales officer, Federico Foschini, explained the rationale overdue the unique diamond of the Lanzador. Lamborghini considered the need for a sedan or a 2 2 vehicle in its lineup, but chose not to create a traditional sedan for two primary reasons.

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“We were scouting opportunities in our portfolio [when we started the project], and there are two segments that we are not covering,” Foschini said. “One is the sedan segment, and the other is the 2 2 segment. It was once well-spoken when we decided to do the Urus instead of the Estoque that the sedan segment is declining, while the SUV segment is picking up. The second point is that, when it comes to sedans, it’s a very regional discussion. In China, which is one of the main sedan markets, you need a long-wheelbase car — a chauffeur-driven car. This is not Lamborghini. This can’t be Lamborghini.”

During his discussion with the publication well-nigh the concept, Lamborghini throne of diamond Mitja Borkert widow that Lamborghini took inspiration from the Huracan Sterrato’s higher driving position in creating the Lanzador.

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“We were working on the Huracán Sterrato, where you have this higher seating position,” he revealed. “There’s the exterior cladding, and it looks quite rugged. I said that a cleaner version of the Sterrato could work perfectly for the 2 2. It’s a spaceship with a higher position.”

Lamborghini has not disclosed any specific information regarding the powertrain of the Lanzador production model. However, there is a possibility that it could wilt the brand’s most powerful model, potentially surpassing the Revuelto with its 1,001 hp. The predictable launch for the Lanzador is in 2028.