Lamborghini's latest bull charges with electrons. The new Urus SE marks the Italian brand's first plug-in hybrid super SUV, and it's not messing around with half measures.
Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined 789 horsepower and 701 lb-ft of torque. Numbers that would've been supercar territory just a decade ago, now packaged in a family hauler.
It'll hit 100 km/h in a physics-defying 3.4 seconds and won't stop accelerating until 312 km/h (194 mph). That's faster than most sports cars will ever see, achieved in something that can haul your golf clubs and a Labrador.
The Electric Evolution
The hybrid system isn't just for show. A 25.9 kWh battery provides approximately 37 miles of electric-only range. Not enough for a road trip, but plenty for silent morning departures that won't wake the neighbors you've been annoying with exhaust notes.
When the battery depletes, you're still commanding a twin-turbo V8 that doesn't know it's supposed to be eco-friendly.
The exterior has evolved too. Cleaner lines and a more mature design language suggest Lamborghini's SUV is growing into its skin. It's still unmistakably a Lamborghini – nothing this side of a stealth bomber has angles this aggressive.
That $70,000 Paint Job
Yes, you read that right. Among the customization options is a color-shifting paint reportedly costing as much as a loaded BMW M3.
This particular finish transitions from purple to orange depending on lighting and viewing angle. It's the automotive equivalent of that dress that broke the internet – except this one costs more than most people's homes.
The cabin follows Lamborghini's "Feel Like a Pilot" philosophy with:
- Driver-focused cockpit layout with updated infotainment screens
- New Human Machine Interface for enhanced control
- Luxurious materials that remind you of the price tag
Hybrid Performance Without Compromise
The Urus SE doesn't use its hybrid system as an apology. It's a weapon.
Electric torque fills in where turbos would normally lag. The instant response from standstill makes this 2.2-ton behemoth feel impossibly nimble.
This isn't Lamborghini going soft. It's Lamborghini weaponizing electricity.
The Urus SE proves that electrification doesn't mean the death of performance – it's just changing how we access it. And if you've got the cash for that color-shifting paint, you'll make sure everyone notices you doing it.
