FUTURE ICON - Lamborghini Huracan EVO
The Italian sports car maker has revealed pricing for the latest version of the Huracan
Lamborghini unveiled a heavily refreshed Huracan earlier this year, and with the high-powered supercars local debut imminent, the Italian firm has revealed pricing for the pair of new models.
The Huracan EVO as it is now known, replaces the Huracan LP610-4 in both Coupe and Spyder guise, and is sits between the rear-wheel driven Huracan LP580-2 and the track-focussed Huracan Performante LP640-4. Along with a new name, the Italian supercar also gains a high-tech interior, some aerodynamic styling tweaks – some that appear straight off Audi’s revised R8; and most importantly, more power.
The EVO shares its powertrain with the Huracan Performante, and boasts outputs of 470kw and 600nm from its high-revving naturally-aspirated 5.2-litre V10. For reference, the latest R8 V10 Performance produces 456kw and 580nm. Thanks to the EVO’s 470kw, it’s good enough for 0-100kph in 2.9 seconds and 0-200kph in just 9 seconds, while braking from 100kph to a standstill is achieved in 31.9 metres. Top speed though, is rated at over 325kph, meaning performance statistics are on par with the Nurburgring-conquering Huracan Performante.
Standout drivetrain features include a new rear-wheel steering system and four-wheel torque vectoring system that work with the latest version of Lamborghini's integrated vehicle dynamics platform, improved magneto-rheological active suspension, new advanced traction control system, upgraded all-wheel drive system, and enhanced steering response. Speaking of the traction control system, it allows the car to send all of the engine's power to a single wheel – if required.
On the interior front, the biggest change inside the cabin is the addition of an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen which offers Apple CarPlay and Siri compatibility, and allows tablet-like multi-finger gesture control. The screen also incorporates a high-capacity hard drive, as well as controls for the power seats, air conditioning, and the vehicle dynamics system. There’s also an optional dual-camera telemetry system on offer, which is operated via the touchscreen offering advanced recording and analysis.
The Huracan EVO is priced at R5 695 000 for the Coupe, and R6 265 000 for the Spyder. Comparatively, the model it replaces is currently priced at R5 295 000 and R 5795 000 for the Coupe and Spyder respectively, meaning the EVO commands quite a premium over its predecessor. For reference, the Huracan range kicks off with the LP580-2 coupe at R4 595 000, and is topped by the Huracan Performante Spyder at R6 795 000. The Aventador S meanwhile takes things into a whole new league of performance and price, with the Aventador LP740-4 S Coupe marked at R7 895 000, the LP740-4 S Roadster at R8 695 000, the insane 574kw Aventador SVJ priced at a staggering R10 950 000.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Lamborghini Huracan EVO cost in South Africa?
The Lamborghini Huracan EVO Coupe starts at around R4.2 million in South Africa, while the Spyder convertible version will set you back approximately R4.6 million before options and dealer markup.
Q: Is the Lamborghini Huracan EVO worth buying over the Audi R8?
The Huracan EVO delivers 470kW versus the R8's 456kW and adds proper Lamborghini drama with rear-wheel steering and advanced torque vectoring, making it worth the premium if you want the ultimate naturally aspirated V10 experience.
Q: How fast is the Lamborghini Huracan EVO compared to other supercars?
The Huracan EVO hits 100kph in just 2.9 seconds and reaches over 325kph top speed, putting it in direct competition with the McLaren 570S and Ferrari F8 Tributo for outright performance.
Q: What's the difference between the Huracan EVO and Huracan Performante?
Both share the same 470kW V10 engine, but the Performante focuses on track performance with more aggressive aerodynamics, while the EVO emphasises daily usability with better tech and comfort features.
Q: Should I buy the Huracan EVO Coupe or Spyder?
The Coupe offers better structural rigidity and performance for track days, while the Spyder provides the full V10 soundtrack experience and added drama for weekend drives, though it costs around R400,000 more.
Should You Buy It?
The Lamborghini Huracan EVO at R4.2 million is absolutely worth buying if you're after the best naturally aspirated supercar money can buy in South Africa. With 470kW from that screaming V10, advanced all-wheel drive tech, and genuine exotic car presence, it delivers proper supercar thrills that turbo rivals simply can't match. Yes, it's expensive, but you're getting Performante-level performance with daily usability, making it the sweet spot in Lamborghini's lineup. The best naturally aspirated supercar under R5 million in SA is definitely the Huracan EVO, just budget extra for those inevitable service costs.
