California-based Rezvani Motors has consistently pushed the boundaries of what constitutes a luxury SUV, transforming ordinary vehicles into military-inspired machines that wouldn’t look out of place in a dystopian action film. Their latest creation takes this philosophy to new heights by giving Lamborghini’s best-selling Urus the full armored treatment. Reskinning the supercar SUV, the Rezvani Knight is a carbon-fiber-clad statement piece for those who apparently find the Italian luxury vehicle too subtle. Oh yeah, and there’s a Dark Night package that can transform this into a vehicle for the literal end of the world.
BATTLING BORING
The supercar SUV segment has exploded in recent years with the help of Lamborghini’s Urus, leading its European competitors to do the same. But as these high-performance utility vehicles become increasingly common, Rezvani aims to stand out from the pack. The Knight trades the Urus’s already aggressive styling for something that looks ready for the front lines, featuring angular carbon fiber bodywork, massive fender flares, and a gunmetal gray finish that will certainly scare off any potential break-ins.
This transformation follows Rezvani’s established playbook, previously applied to the Jeep Wrangler-based Tank and Cadillac Escalade-based Vengeance. What makes the Knight particularly interesting, however, is that it’s the company’s first time working with an Italian vehicle, let alone Lamborghini’s flagship SUV. The result feels like the logical evolution of the ‘80s-era “Rambo Lambo,” which may have potentially served as inspiration.
APOCALYPSE READY
Where the Knight truly separates itself from other high-end SUV conversions is the optional Dark Night package. Carbon ceramic brakes and an upgraded audio system are nice but this option focuses on survival. The foundation is formed from body armor and bulletproof glass, while the underside is explosive protected. You also get military-grade run-flat tires and thermal night vision for when headlights aren’t an option.
The defensive capabilities continue with a smoke screen system, electrified door handles (to discourage unwanted entry), magnetic deadbolts, and an array of sirens and lights. Rezvani even throws in actual survival equipment like gas masks, bulletproof vests, helmets, and a first aid kit, because the people inside the vehicle should be protected as well.
PERFORMANCE UPGRADE
Despite all the added protection, Rezvani hasn’t neglected performance. The Knight’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 has been tuned to produce up to 800hp (11 more than the hybrid Urus SE’s combined output). Rezvani claims a 0-to-60 time of just 3.0 seconds, which seems optimistic given the likely significant weight gain from all that armor plating, but impressive nonetheless. Lastly, the Knight rides on 22-inch wheels wrapped in uber-beefy 33-inch off-road tires.
SPEC SHEET
Model: Rezvani Knight
Base Vehicle: Lamborghini Urus (2019 or newer)
Engine: 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Power: 800hp
0-to-60: 3.0 seconds
Drive System: All-Wheel Drive
Body Construction: Carbon Fiber
Special Features: Optional Dark Night Package with bulletproof armor and windows
Capacity: 4 or 5 passengers
Limited Edition?: Yes, 100
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
Starting at $149,000 (plus the price of your donor Urus, which will be an additional quarter-million or so), the Rezvani Knight is limited to just 100 planned examples, which can be reserved with a refundable $500 deposit. Add the Dark Night package and other bespoke interior options, and you’re looking at potentially half a million dollars for the privilege of owning what might be the most paranoid luxury SUV on the market.
Recap
Rezvani Knight & Dark Night Package
Rezvani just debuted the remarkable, apocalypse-friendly Knight, based on the Lamborghini Urus SUV but with a bunch of stealthy upgrades. There’s also a Dark Night package option with bulletproof bodywork and windows, along with other protective features.
