Full Breakdown
Lamborghini Unveils Urus SE Performante Super-SUV
7/2/2026, 8:29:33 AM
New Urus SE Performante – Core Reveal
On 1 July 2026 Lamborghini introduced the Urus SE Performante, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of its Urus SUV. The model pairs a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V-8 with a permanent-magnet electric motor, delivering the highest output of any Urus. Lamborghini advertises 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.3 seconds, top speed 312 km/h (194 mph) and calls it fastest Super SUV in the world.
Hybrid Strategy Background
Lamborghini has moved from a pure-EV plan to a gas-electric strategy, making hybrids its path. The Urus debuted in 2018, received a non-hybrid Performante in 2022, and now the SE Performante builds on the SE hybrid platform with higher output, added carbon-fiber and revised suspension.
Key Figures & Partners
Stephan Winkelmann is Lamborghini’s chairman and CEO. Akrapovic supplies the titanium exhaust; Bridgestone offers Potenza Race tires. A six-degrees-of-freedom sensor from the Fenomeno hypercar program enables predictive braking.
Performance Data & Technical Specs
- Power: 801 bhp (?800 hp) and 738 lb-ft (?1000 Nm) torque.
- 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds; top speed 312 km/h (194 mph).
- 25.9 kWh battery, electric-only range ~37 miles (?60 km).
- Curb weight 2,473 kg (5,472 lb), ~32 kg lighter than the SE but ~700 lb heavier than the non-hybrid Performante.
- Aerodynamics: 16 % more downforce than the prior Performante, 23 % more than the SE.
- AURA dual-chamber air suspension cuts body roll 55 % and vibrations 25 %.
- Brakes gain 8 % cooling via a NACA duct.
- Wheels: optional 23-inch Bridgestone Potenza Race; standard 22-inch.
Market Impact
The Urus SE Performante puts Lamborghini at the top of the high-performance luxury SUV segment, competing with the Ferrari Purosangue, Aston Martin DBX and Bentley Bentayga. Emphasising hybrid performance over pure-EV underscores the brand’s commitment to combine internal-combustion power with electrification.
Official Statements & Company Position
Lamborghini describes the SE Performante as the most advanced Urus to date, emphasizing performance, precision and emotional engagement. It highlights the AURA suspension, extensive carbon-fiber use and a titanium exhaust that saves 10 kg, while noting everyday usability remains intact.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts note a ~700 lb weight increase versus the non-hybrid Performante. The price is undisclosed, and the ~30-60 km electric-only range may limit pure-EV use.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Power: 801 bhp, 800 hp, 812 bhp.
- Torque: 738 lb-ft, 1000 Nm.
- Electric-only range: 37 miles, “over 60 km,” “more than 30 miles.”
- Curb weight: 2,473 kg, 2,472 kg, 5,472 lb.
- No official price or launch-date disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It is very important. It's a game changer,” — Stephan Winkelmann, CEO, Lamborghini (CNBC)
- “Today, with Urus SE Performante, we are taking the concept of the Super SUV to its peak.” — Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO, Automobili Lamborghini (Drivespark)
- “I never liked the Urus' looks, and the Performante takes it to the extreme, but I can't help but love that Lamborghini still throws so many angles, wedges, and angry lines at its cars.” — Jalopnik writer (Jalopnik)
- “a more structured, transparent, and powerful exhaust note” — Lamborghini spokesperson (TopGear)
What’s Next – Future Outlook
Lamborghini will announce pricing and market availability later in 2026. The SE Performante is among the final current-generation models, with a fully redesigned Urus slated for 2029.
