Full Breakdown
Lamborghini Unveils 2027 Urus SE Performante, Its Most Powerful Hybrid Super SUV
7/3/2026, 11:58:25 AM
Core Reveal and Performance Highlights
On Wednesday Lamborghini unveiled the 2027 Urus SE Performante, a plug-in hybrid SUV. It combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor for 800–801 hp and 738 lb-ft (?1000 Nm) of torque. The brand claims 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds, a top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h) and an electric-only range of about 30 mi (?60 km).
Technical Specifications
The powertrain uses an eight-speed automatic. Lamborghini’s dual-chamber “AURA” air suspension separates a dynamics-focused primary chamber from a comfort-oriented secondary chamber, cutting body roll by 55 % and vibrations by 25 % versus the prior Performante. Wider 22-inch wheels and a carbon-fiber aero kit raise downforce by 16 %. An Integrated Power Brake system with a dedicated NACA duct improves cooling efficiency by 8 % and braking power by 10 %.
Official Statements & Responses
Lamborghini says the Urus SE Performante reaches 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds, tops out at 194 mph and can travel roughly 30 miles on electric power alone. The brand highlights a 70-lb weight saving, a titanium Akrapovic exhaust, a new Rally mode and an AURA suspension that balances pure dynamics with comfort.
Criticism & Market Concerns
Some reviewers find the Urus’s styling polarising; a Jalopnik writer admitted disliking the base Urus’s looks before the Performante’s extreme treatment. The hybrid system adds roughly 700 lb over the non-hybrid Performante, and Lamborghini has not disclosed pricing, suggesting the model may become the most expensive Urus yet.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list 801 hp (Road & Track) and 800 hp (Torque Report), while another cites 812 hp. Torque appears as 738 lb-ft (?1000 Nm) and as 1000 Nm. Downforce gains vary between 16 % and 23 %. Reported weight savings range from 70 lb to 42 kg or 32 kg. Top-speed figures differ (194 mph vs 312 km/h) and electric-only range is given as 30 mi or “over 60 km.” Pricing and launch timing remain undisclosed.
Impact on the Super SUV Segment
Lamborghini’s hybrid Urus SE Performante signals the brand’s push into electrified super-SUVs, delivering over 800 hp in a luxury SUV format. It directly challenges the Ferrari Purosangue, Aston Martin DBX 707 and Mercedes-AMG G63, while reinforcing Lamborghini’s strategy of pairing extreme power with everyday usability and reflecting a broader industry shift toward high-output plug-in hybrids.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Today, with Urus SE Performante, we are taking the concept of the Super SUV to its peak.” — Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO, Automobili Lamborghini
- “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 author
- “Rather than releasing and applying the brakes to prevent locking, the IPB continuously modulates the pressure applied to each caliper, resulting in improved braking performance and responsiveness.” — Rush Magazine