A senior source at the parent company Audi has confirmed that Lamborghini is about to reveal its new concept of a luxurious SUV model. The concept is to set for public airing in April which will be held at the Beijing Motor Show. The production of this SUV version is going to share the same platform with the Gallardo as well as the recently announced Aventador in the late 2016.

“I can’t comment in detail but the speculation in the press is largely correct”, an Audi manager has answered the media when he was questioned about the various reports of outlining plans by Lamborghini to gauge response of public to LM002 successor with the SUV model concept. As a rival for the Maskerti Kubang, and the soon to be announced Bentley SUV model, Lamborghini is planning to sell in small numbers.  The company has announced that the number will be likely lesser than 1,500 units per year with an estimated cost of approximately 120,000 pounds.  The prime market for the performance oriented SUV will be United States, China and the Middle East.

When it comes to the engine, the 500mm long four-seater SUV is suggested to have the retuned version of Gallardo’s 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine. A hybrid version of the engine is also expected. The source also confirmed that the new model will combine the standard V10 engine with an electric motor as well as a lithium ion battery pack in order to deliver the highest energy and power capacities to the vehicle.

The Lamborghini SUV will be known by its internal code name LB376. Presently at Audi, the so called MLB structure is undergoing massive development and it will be subjected to a dramatic weight reduction program. Due to this the vehicle will weigh less than 2000 kg, the Lamborghini said.

via Autocar