[Oversteer Overlord]

Lamborghini SUV to be called MLC?

Few new cars have been the subject of such abundant rumours as the forthcoming Lamborghini SUV, but sources inside Audi have all but confirmed the speculation that it will be revealed at the Beijing Motor Show in a few months' time.

Rumour has it that the new SUV will be called the Lamborghini MLC, though confirmation is still not official - Lamborghini spokespersons are staying very quiet for the time being.

It pipped the Estoque for coming into production first due to convenience. The underpinnings will be shared with the forthcoming Bentley SUV, though Lamborghini is at pains to reduce the weight of the MLC to under 2000kg.

Powering the MLC will be the V10 from the Gallardo, though in a different state of tune. Sources have suggested that it will be mounted to an eight-speed automatic, which would make sense given the all-wheel-drive system is already able to be adapted to the ZF auto in the VW Touareg.

All will be revealed by April so stay tuned.

2-25-2012 Update - Planned Beijing Reveal for the concept SUV

[McRae]

I dont want a lambo suv...give us a sedan man!!! lol

[B4rad]

Interesting article, I still don't think that the production version, reportedly being released in 2016, will feature the Gallardo's V10 engine as it'll be long retired by then. That's why I think it'd be smart of Lamborghini to use the same engine featured in the Gallardo successor.

[jasonrhcastle]

Wonder how much this bad boy will cost? I mean, it would be nice, but I can't imagine if the price point is north of 130-140 USD that it would be a worth alternative to the Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S. Performance wise, I am getting numbers in the low 4's with 0-60 runs and it is absolutely a beast. Loaded, $140,000. Still a lot of money, but the Lambo would have to offer something really unique aside from the brand for my money.

Now a sedan is another proposition altogether...

[SATURN_rob]

Never expected Lamborghini to make an SUV. However, for an SUV, I like how it looks.

[rjmontoya]

TechEBlog » Leaked Pictures of Lamborghini SUV Surface

It's a sad day when I have to find out leaked car photos on a tech site.

[DJ]

^^I believe those are just renderings, but good ones regardless!

[Oversteer Overlord]

DJ is correct - those are only renderings. They were commissioned for Road and Track.

[Mixtape]

I'll be honest, i've been curious about a Lambo SUV for a while. From those renderings that rj posted it looks more like a crossover, but i like the looks regardless.

[EVO]

Mercedes new crossover is called MLC?