Lamborghini's->ke44 long-awaited entry into the SUV market with the Urus isn't set to happen in the foreseeable future. But, according to Audi boss Rupert Stadler, it's still "on track" to arrive as a production model at various auto shows in late 2016.

That much was said by Stadler, who told Autocar that the production model of the Urus is expected to be green lit later this year with an eye towards a production-model debut in 2016.

“Lamborghini has to do it; because of the need to dovetail into production cycles, we should see the Urus in 2017,” Stadler said.

The Urus is set to be based on the same new-generation MLB platform as the rest of SUV's under the Volkswagen umbrella. The only difference is that the Lamborghini will make extensive use of lightweight materials, possibly to differentiate itself as an ultra-luxury SUV.

Remember, the Urus is Lamborghini's entry into an already crowded SUV market and while the rest of the lot don't hold the esteem of the Lamborghini name attached to them, it's still important for the Urus to be a step above its expected competition. That's precisely why Lambo is expected to slap on a 4.0-liter twin-boosted V-8 engine that will pump out just about 600 horsepower with an estimated 700 pound-feet of torque.

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