Lamborghini debuts hybridised Urus SE

LAMBORGHINI has hybridised its Urus SUV, the ‘SE’ variant offering a claimed 80 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and up to 100kW more power and 100Nm more torque than the most powerful petrol-powered variant.

Due in European dealerships by the end of the year – and Down Under in 2025 – the plug-in hybrid Lamborghini Urus SE tips the scale at over 2500kg, making it the heaviest model in the Italian supercar maker’s portfolio.

The electrified Urus is powered by a 456kW/800Nm twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 paired with 141kW/483Nm electric motor. The latter is set within the driveline’s eight-speed automatic transmission to produce a combined output figure of 588kW/950Nm.

Electrical energy is supplied via a 25.7kWh battery pack set aft of the electronically controlled rear differential.

Lamborghini says the Urus SE will accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds, to 200km/h in 11.4 seconds and on to a v-max of 312km/h. All electric driving range is listed at “more than 60km”.

The all-wheel drive SUV is offered with six driving modes – Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve, Sabbia, and Terra – and four hybrid-specific modes – Electric, Hybrid, Performance and Recharge.

Lamborghini offers the Urus SE as standard with adaptive air suspension.

The all-new model introduces a revised frontal treatment for the Urus with restyled bonnet and bumper cover – improving air flow – new look Matrix LED headlights, a reshaped tailgate and lower rear diffuser, Y-shaped tail-lights, and a new spoiler that is claimed to generate up to 35 per cent more downforce than the Urus S.

Urus SE further adds bespoke Galanthus 23-inch alloy wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero rubber and as many as 100 exterior paint options and 47 interior combinations. A larger infotainment screen (12.3 inches versus 10.1) runs new-generation software, and is joined by new look switchgear, ventilation outlets, dashboard design, and seating.