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Lamborghini: Urus SE debuts in Malaysia, LEGO Icons Countach (10337) unveiled

In a day filled with excitement for both car enthusiasts and LEGO fans, Lamborghini, today, unveiled two new offerings: the Urus SE, a plug-in hybrid super SUV, in Malaysia and the highly anticipated LEGO Icons Countach (10337) set.

Lamborghini Urus SE: the world’s first plug-in hybrid super SUV launched on Malaysian shores

Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur, the official distributor for Lamborghini in Malaysia, announced the arrival of the Urus SE – the world’s first plug-in hybrid super SUV. This innovative offering combines the exhilarating performance Lamborghini is known for with the environmental benefits of hybrid technology.

The Urus SE boasts a powerful hybrid powertrain that combines a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with an electric motor. This configuration delivers exceptional power and acceleration while offering reduced emissions compared to traditional gasoline-powered models.

Red Lamborghini Urus SE
Red Lamborghini Urus SE

“The Lamborghini Urus was an important catalyst for the brand when it first joined our product portfolio back in 2017,” said Francesco Scardaoni, the region director of Automobili Lamborghini Asia Pacific, in a company press release. “Today, the Super SUV has firmly established itself as our best seller, not just in the Asia Pacific region, but across all markets worldwide.”

“The new Urus SE sets the stage for an era of Super SUV evolution in the electrification phase, and it is also a significant milestone for the brand. I believe that this car is an interpretation of the brand going beyond, and how we revolutionised the automotive world with our iconic Super SUV.”

Technical data of the SUV is available in the PDF found here. See more photos of the vehicle in the Multimedia section of Lamborghini’s Media Center here.

LEGO Icons Countach (10337): a nostalgic masterpiece for supercar fans

LEGO enthusiasts worldwide can now rejoice with the official unveiling of the LEGO Icons Countach (10337) set. This meticulously detailed replica captures the iconic design elements of the legendary 1970s Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 Quattrovalvole.

The LEGO Icons Countach (10337) features a wealth of realistic details, including a scissor door mechanism, working steering and detailed V12 engine. The set includes 1,506 pieces, offering a challenging and rewarding building experience for car enthusiasts and LEGO fans alike.

Lamborghini Icons LEGO Countach
LEGO Icons Lamborghini Countach (10337)

“The LEGO® Icons Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole model set is available for LEGO Insiders from 1st July 2024 at www.LEGO.com/Scissors and LEGO Stores for all from 4th July priced at €179.99 / £159.99 / $179.99,” the company’s announcement reads.

Photos via Lamborghini’s Media Center and LEGO’s Newsroom

Initially drafted by AI (GEMINI); fact-checked (and facts-corrected) and edited by a human
(Gemini had added a made-up quote of a Nasharudin Mohd Yusof, who it says is the managing director of Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur, in the article it was requested to generate, while in reality Mohd Nasarudin Mohd Yusof is the first Malaysian recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and seems to neither work nor has ever worked for Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur.
Also, it had incorrectly called a Lars Lajensie the senior vice president of Design at the LEGO Group and included a made-up comment of the person.
Here is the draft generated by Gemini.)
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Tabish Faraz

Tabish Faraz has professionally written and/or edited for American, Australian, British, Canadian, Malaysian, Pakistani and Vietnamese businesses. He also edited business news, among other news stories, for a San Francisco, California-based online news service for about four years and then for a San Jose, California-based news outlet for about five years. Write to Tabish at tabish@usandglobal.com and follow him on Twitter @TabishFaraz1

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