Few cars capture the tension between raw power and everyday usability quite like the Lamborghini Urus Capsule, a 2021 Novitec Edition finished in a striking Verde Mantis and built around a V8 engine tuned to deliver 782 hp. It is not a convertible, nor a stripped-back track special - it is a super-SUV, and the "open-air performance" it promises comes from the sensation of commanding a road from a raised, glass-wrapped cabin rather than from a folding roof. At Dourado Luxury Cars in Al Quoz, Dubai, this Urus stands as one of the most compelling examples of what a modern Lamborghini SUV can be when reworked by one of Europe's most respected tuning houses.
The Urus was always a departure for Lamborghini - the brand's first SUV, and a car that had to justify a raging bull badge on a body built for ride height, luggage space and everyday comfort. Novitec's involvement sharpens that identity further, and this particular example sits within Dourado's broader Lamborghini collection, alongside other examples of the marque available to serious buyers in the UAE. For anyone tracking the performance SUV segment in Dubai, where high ride height and outright pace are increasingly expected in the same package, this car is a useful benchmark.
What makes the Capsule edition distinct is the depth of Novitec's engineering input rather than cosmetic tweaks alone. Buyers exploring this generation of Urus in Dubai may also want to compare it against Dourado's 2023 Novitec Edition Urus, which shows how the tuner's philosophy has evolved across model years while retaining the same core commitment to power, sound and handling precision.
A V8 Built for Serious Numbers
At the heart of the Urus Capsule sits Lamborghini's twin-turbocharged V8, an engine that in standard Urus form already delivers formidable performance. Novitec's recalibration pushes output to 782 hp, a substantial step up that transforms the character of the SUV without altering its fundamental identity. This is not about chasing a number for its own sake - the tuning house's approach typically involves ECU remapping, exhaust work and supporting hardware changes designed to extract more from the engine while preserving reliability and drivability, qualities that matter enormously in Dubai's climate and driving conditions.
The result is an SUV that can dispatch a straight line with genuine urgency while still carrying four adults and their luggage in comfort. That duality - explosive performance paired with practicality - remains the central argument for the Urus as a concept, and Novitec's work simply sharpens the edges of that argument.
Verde Mantis: A Colour That Demands Attention
Colour choice matters enormously on a car like this, and Verde Mantis is among the more distinctive options Lamborghini offers. It is a deep, saturated green that shifts character depending on light - understated in shadow, almost luminous under Dubai's harsh midday sun. On a vehicle already built to draw attention through its stance and detailing, this paintwork adds a further layer of presence without tipping into gimmickry.
For buyers in the UAE market, where colour and specification often carry as much weight as mechanical upgrades, a well-preserved Verde Mantis example represents a genuinely rare combination - a shade that few other Urus examples on the road will match.
Novitec's Approach to the Urus Platform
Novitec has built its reputation on refining exotic machinery without erasing the character that made those cars desirable in the first place. Its work on the Urus platform typically extends beyond the engine to include suspension tuning, aerodynamic elements and styling details that reinforce the SUV's sporting intent. The brand's philosophy, outlined on Novitec's official website, centres on precision engineering rather than superficial modification - an approach reflected clearly in this Urus Capsule. Buyers interested in tuned SUVs more broadly can also browse Dourado's Novitec collection, which includes other examples of the tuner's work across different chassis, giving a sense of how consistently this philosophy is applied.
Lamborghini's Own Vision for the Urus
It's worth remembering that the Urus, in any form, remains firmly rooted in Lamborghini's own engineering DNA. The Italian manufacturer's approach to SUV design - detailed on Lamborghini's official site - emphasises the same low centre of gravity, aggressive styling language and driver-focused cabin found across the brand's supercar range. Novitec's modifications work within that framework rather than against it, which is precisely why examples like this Capsule edition feel like a natural extension of the model rather than a departure from it.
For context, buyers who want the newest factory expression of this formula can also consider Dourado's 2024 Urus S, offering a useful comparison point between an unmodified current-generation model and a tuned earlier example.
Why This Matters for Dubai's Performance SUV Market
Dubai's roads reward exactly this kind of car - long, fast stretches where outright power counts, combined with everyday demands like family use, valet parking and daily commuting. A tuned Urus answers both requirements without compromise, and the Capsule edition's combination of 782 hp, distinctive paintwork and Novitec's engineering credentials make it a strong candidate for buyers who want something beyond a standard specification. Those weighing this car against other high-performance SUVs in the region may also find it useful to look at Dourado's Rolls Royce collection, which includes similarly tuned Cullinan examples, offering a broader sense of what the modified luxury SUV segment looks like in Dubai today.
The Lamborghini Urus Capsule is available to view at Dourado Luxury Cars in Al Quoz, Dubai. We invite serious buyers to visit the showroom in person or explore the full inventory online to see this Verde Mantis example alongside the rest of our current collection.