Lamborghini Unveils ‘Manifesto Concept’ – New Design Language Revealed

• Jeremy van Dyk
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When Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., walked onto the ceremonial platform at the company’s home base on 8 October 2025, the air crackled with the kind of anticipation usually reserved for a new supercar launch. The venue? Sant'Agata Bolognese, the tiny Emilia‑Romagna town that has birthed every Lamborghini ever built. Instead of a roaring engine, however, the headline was a silent, gleaming sculpture – the brand‑new Manifesto Concept – presented as the next visual bible for the marque.

Background: Lamborghini’s design evolution

Lamborghini has never been shy about using concept cars as design signposts. In 2017 the electric‑driven Terzo Millennio turned heads not just for its battery tech but for the angular, futuristic silhouette that later seeped into the production‑ready Revuelto and even the more conventional Temerario. That strategy – showcase a bold study, then let its DNA trickle down – set the stage for this year’s reveal.

Industry analysts often trace the brand’s visual language back to the aggressive “sharp‑edge” philosophy introduced with the Miura and refined through the Murciélago. Each generation added a new signature: the scissor doors, the low‑slung nose, the distinctive “Y‑shaped” headlamps that first appeared on the Aventador. The Manifesto Concept is positioned as the next chapter, a synthesis of heritage and a radical new purity.

Manifesto Concept world premiere

The event itself was coded as an Lamborghini Manifesto Concept World PremiereSant'Agata Bolognese Headquarters. No auto show, no press tents – just the glossy white walls of Lamborghini’s design studio, a handful of engineers, and a live stream that was later picked up by the YouTube channel YOUCAR. The video, posted at 14:32 GMT, runs a crisp 1 minute 33 seconds and opens with the line, “The clearest expression of the new Lamborghini vision is Manifesto.”

In the official press release, Lamborghini’s spokesperson said, “Every surface, angle and proportion is sculpted to evoke immediate emotion, merging the essential with the iconic. Manifesto is a declaration of intent, created to guide the language of the brand in the years ahead.” The wording echoes the marque’s long‑standing habit of framing design as emotional storytelling rather than pure engineering.

Key design cues: Y‑shaped lights and hexagonal motifs

While the car itself remains a static study – no drivetrain, no performance figures – the visual cues are unmistakable. The most striking are the newly refined Y‑shaped headlamps, now flanked by a subtle hexagonal lattice that runs across the front bumper and continues onto the side skirts. According to the release, these patterns “reaffirm the marque’s DNA while introducing innovations that will influence tomorrow’s cars.”

Inside, the cabin silhouette follows the same logic: a cockpit that feels both cramped and purposeful, with a central digital cluster that mirrors the exterior’s geometric rhythm. Even the wheel arches, traditionally muscular, have been softened into sweeping, sculptural folds that catch light in a way Lamborghini describes as “radical purity.”

Industry reaction and expert take

Top Gear, operating under BBC Studios, ran a quick piece titled “Surprise! This is the new Lamborghini Manifesto concept,” noting that the “Y‑shaped lights and hexagonal patterns” could become the brand’s next visual shorthand. The article quoted a senior automotive analyst, Emma Walker, who observed, “Lamborghini isn’t just tweaking an existing motif; they’re building an entire design language that could span the next decade.”

Netcarshow.com echoed the sentiment, calling the car a “sculpture on four wheels” that “distils Lamborghini design into a philosophy of radical purity and powerful presence.” The consensus among journalists is clear: the Manifesto Concept is less about a single model and more about a stylistic roadmap that will shape everything from hypercars to entry‑level supercars.

What’s next for Lamborghini’s lineup

Although the company withheld any production timetable, the internal roadmap hinted at a rollout beginning in 2026. Engineers are reportedly already testing the new lighting architecture on prototype versions of the upcoming Huracán refresh, while the hexagonal surface treatments are slated for the next generation Aventador successor. If history is any guide, expect the first production vehicle bearing Manifesto DNA to appear on showroom floors by late 2027.

Beyond aesthetics, Lamborghini’s focus on “lasting impact” suggests a deeper brand strategy: positioning each new model as a cultural artefact, not merely a performance machine. In an interview with YOUCAR, the design chief – whose name remains undisclosed – hinted that the concept’s “emotional statement” could translate into a more immersive ownership experience, perhaps through bespoke interior finishes and augmented‑reality driver interfaces.

Historical context: From Terzo Millennio to the future

To appreciate Manifesto’s significance, look back at the 2017 unveiling of the Terzo Millennio. That electric prototype was a bold experiment in carbon‑fiber‑reinforced twin‑motor architecture, yet its most lasting legacy was the angular front fascia that resurfaced on the 2020 Revuelto. The pattern repeats: a concept car arrives, sets a visual tone, and a few years later the language becomes mainstream. Manifesto appears poised to be the same catalyst, only this time Lamborghini is betting on a holistic visual grammar that will inform everything from badge design to wheel rim geometry.

In the end, the Manifesto Concept is less a car you can drive and more a manifesto you can see. It tells fans, investors, and rivals that Lamborghini’s future will be built on a foundation of bold geometry, emotional immediacy, and an unwavering nod to its storied past.