Lamborghini Urus SE Plug-In Hybrid SUV Revealed

Lamborghini has unveiled the highly-anticipated plug-in hybrid version of its SUV, the Urus SE. This is not the first hybrid by Lamborghini as the Sian FKP 37 and the Revuelto precede it, but it is the brand’s first hybrid SUV. 

Cosmetically, the Urus SE is slightly different from its pure ICE siblings, the Urus S and Urus Performante. The difference lies in the headlamps, bonnet, bumper and front grille. The headlamps are now slightly slimmer with C-shaped LED DRLs, which Lamborghini says is inspired by a bull’s tail. The bonnet now extends to the edge, unlike the other two Urus models. 

The Urus SE also gets a new design for the alloy wheels, which are offered in three sizes – 21, 22 and 23-inch – and all come with Pirelli P Zero tyres. Apart from this, not much has changed in the profile compared to the Urus S. 

At the back though, things are a bit different compared to the Urus S and Performante models. The Urus SE gets a new tailgate with a crease in the middle, a new mesh panel connecting the taillamps and the number plate housing has now moved to the bumper. 

Lamborghini says that with the spoiler and the redesigned diffuser, the Urus SE’s downforce has been increased by 35 per cent compared to the Urus S. Furthermore, the Urus SE also gets new under-body air vents and ducts to help improve aero by 15 per cent. Even the brakes have 30 per cent better cooling than before. 

The interior of the Urus SE also gets a slight nip and tuck to make it look different compared to the Urus S. It gets a slightly different dashboard design which houses a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, replacing the 10.1-inch unit from the Urus S. Event the digital instrument cluster is a 12.3-inch unit. Customisation options, like always, are endless with the Urus SE as it gets a choice of 100 exterior colour options and 47 interior colour options. 

The Urus SE is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine assisted by an electric motor and a 25.9 kWh battery pack. Combined, the powertrain produces 789 bhp and 950 Nm and power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. 

Lamborghini claims the Urus SE has an electric-only range of 60 km on a full charge and can run in electric-only mode at speeds of up to 130 kmph before the combustion engine kicks in. Lamborghini also claims the Urus SE can do the 0-100 kmph sprint in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 312 kmph. For reference, the Urus S does the sprint in 3.5 seconds, while the Urus Performante does it in 3.3 seconds. The Urus S has a top speed of 305 kmph, while the Performante has a top speed of 306 kmph. 

The Urus SE also gets 10 driving modes which include the existing Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve, Sabbia and Terra. The first three are for road and track use, while the latter three are for off-road use. The four new modes are EV Drive, Hybrid, Performance and Recharge. The first two are pretty self-explanatory as they allow for electric-only and hybrid driving. The Recharge mode, which can be used along with Strada, Sport Corsa and Neve modes, helps recharge the battery to up to 80 per cent while maintaining performance. The Performance mode can be used on all of the on- and off-road modes. 

Like the Urus S, the SE also gets air suspension for a more comfortable ride. Lamborghini says the suspension travel can range between 15 mm in Corsa mode and 75 mm in off-road modes. In Strada mode, Lamborghini claims the Urus SE is tuned for better comfort than the Urus S while being firmer in Corsa mode. 

As of now, Lamborghini has not mentioned when the Urus SE will be coming to India, but expect to it launch in India either by the end of 2024 or in 2025. As for the rivals, the Urus SE does not have a direct competitor apart from the Porsche Cayenne Turbo e-Hybrid, from which it borrows its powertrain. But, the Urus S and Perfomante rival the likes of the Aston Martin DBX 707, Ferrari Purosangue, Audi RSQ8 and Bentley Bentayga.