Friday Feature: Final Farewell to the Lamborghini Huracan

Unfortunately the time has come for the world to say goodbye to one of the most well known vehicles – the Lamborghini Huracan. First introduced back in 2014, the Huracan was a dream – and still is today, especially with the hefty price tag it carries. It was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show and the name was picked for a reason – to signify the strength and power this vehicle was really made of. Not too long after, it was featured in Top Gear Magazine as “The Supercar of the Year 2014”. 

The news to end production came about after Lamborghini reviewed their first quarter financial report, which showed (not surprisingly) the brand’s best ever quarterly revenue and profitability numbers. There is no specific reason as to why production for this vehicle is coming to an end, however, it is rumoured that it’s 2024 successor will feature a plug-in hybrid Urus SUV. 

2023 Lamborghini Huracan – The Final Production Year 

2023 is going to be the last year of production for the vehicle ever. Lamborghini does plan on ending the production with the off-road focused Sterrato, though I wouldn’t be surprised if they decide to release 1 or 2 special edition models to pay tribute to the Huracan, similar to what they did for the Aventador. 

The price starts at $248,295 and the 2023 Huracan features a 5.2 liter V10 engine under the hood. Currently, it makes 631 horsepower, with the exception of the Sterrato model which makes 601 horsepower. All Huracan’s sport a 7 speed dual clutch automatic transmission that snaps off shifts under its own volition or at the driver’s command through the shift paddles located on the steering wheel. Not surprisingly, top speeds for the Huracan are 162 mph and this car makes it from 0-62 in just 3.4 seconds (reaching 124 mph in 9.8 seconds).  

Every Huracan also comes standard with rear wheel steering which helps with better agility. Not to mention it also has a predictive system, also known as LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata) that adapts to the drivers inputs as quickly as they are made. EPA ratings have yet to be released for the 2023 Tecnica and the STO, however, the EVO models are rated at 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. It is worth noting that all Huracan models are penalized for their low fuel ratings allowing the government to get away with charging a $21,000 gas guzzler tax to owners. 

New for 2023 

For 2023, Lamborghini decided to add the Tecnica model to the Huracan lineup. This car still features the same 631 horsepower output from its 5.2 liter V10 along with rear wheel steering and torque vectoring rear differential. It also offers a road-friendly dose of the tempting tactility seen with the STO model at a more reasonable price. 

The rally inspired Sterrato also sees an upgrade with a raised height, body side cladding, and a top mounted air intake for the V10. The engine was slightly detuned giving this version the ability to make only 601 horsepower and Lamborghini decided to offer all wheel drive as a standard option. Also, the Sterrato rides on all terrain tires instead of performance summer only ones. Additionally, it comes available in Rally driving mode that allows for more forgiveness at greater levels of tail outs before the stability control intervenes. 

Lamborghini also decided to take out the rear wheel drive options for both the Evo coupe and Spyder, replacing it with all wheel drive configuration for 2023. 

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo 

Lamborghini vehicles are not only known for their interesting exterior designs but also for their intricate interior designs – 2 selling points for the company, and the Huracan is no exception. Inside, there are many technical pieces, some just for show and some that function to create a better driving experience. Customers can also customize the cabin the way they want in terms of color and materials. 

The seats are supportive and feature a unique design – they are bisected by a partially floating center console with cool toggle switches and a fascinating push button shifter. Unfortunately the only downside to the Huracan is the space. Besides the small door pockets, there is barely any interior cubby storage. The front trunk can hold passenger luggage but only if its packed lightly. 

Infotainment Systems and Connectivity 

For a car such as Lamborghini, many people would argue the least important feature would be the infotainment system, but Lamborghini didn’t let this bias affect the way they designed it. The Huracan is outfitted with a 8.4 inch touchscreen with capabilities to control the audio system, climate settings, and other media content. It also has Apple Car Play connectivity options and sees Amazon’s Alexa integration providing voice control technology which should reduce distracted driving. 

Safety and Driver Assistance Features

Another area where Lamborghini lacked with the Huracan was the driver assistance features. It does have a variety of different performance assists that help the driver maintain control at 3 digit speeds but that’s about it. One might actually require an engineering encyclopedia to understand the various features but the advanced chassis and sophisticated powertrain really add to the cars high tech reputation.  

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage 

The Italian automaker offers scheduled maintenance packages in addition to the following:

• Limited warranty covering three years or unlimited miles 
• Powertrain warranty covering three years or unlimited miles 
• No complimentary scheduled maintenance  

Final Thoughts

Although we are going to miss the Huracan, its successor is bound to create some great history. Lamborghini also has future plans to release it’s first production hybrid, the V12 powered Revuelto, which is already sold out for 2 years after its March 2023 debut. The comapny also plans to hybridize the Urus in 2024, with aspirations of reaching a fully hybrid lineup by the end of next year. The first 2+2 grand tourer will be released in 2028 and a fully electric Urus replacement in 2029.