Lamborghini Urus SE Performante: Its Most Powerful SUV to Date

Lamborghini has revealed the Urus SE Performante, the most powerful version of its super SUV to date, bringing more power, sharper handling and plug-in hybrid performance to the top of the Urus range.

The new model builds on the Urus SE, combining a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with a permanent-magnet electric motor. Together, the system produces 801 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque, making it the most powerful Urus ever produced. Lamborghini claims a 0-100 kph time of 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 312 kph.

More power from the hybrid V8

The Urus SE Performante uses Lamborghini’s plug-in hybrid setup, pairing the V8 engine with an electric motor to deliver stronger acceleration and improved response. The power increase is not huge over the standard Urus SE, but the Performante version is aimed at delivering a more focused driving experience rather than just a higher output figure.

The SUV continues with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, with the hybrid system designed to add instant torque support under acceleration. Lamborghini says the model offers the highest combined output in the Urus range, positioning it above the regular Urus SE.

Lighter body and sharper handling

As with previous Performante models, the focus is not limited to power. Lamborghini has used carbon-fibre body components to improve the power-to-weight ratio, while the suspension, chassis systems and aerodynamics have been revised to make the SUV feel more agile.

The Urus SE Performante features more aggressive exterior styling, including new aerodynamic elements designed to improve cooling and stability at speed. Reports also point to weight savings over the standard Urus SE, helped by lightweight materials and performance-focused components.

Performance-focused interior

Inside, the Urus SE Performante gets a sportier cabin treatment, with carbon-fibre trim, model-specific details and performance-oriented displays. The layout remains familiar from the Urus SE, with Lamborghini’s digital interface, drive mode controls and a driver-focused cockpit design.

The cabin is expected to continue offering the luxury and practicality that helped make the Urus one of Lamborghini’s most successful models, while adding materials and finishes that separate the Performante from the regular SE.

Global launch and Middle East relevance

The Lamborghini Urus has been one of the brand’s most important models in the UAE and GCC, where demand for high-performance luxury SUVs remains strong. The Urus SE Performante is likely to attract buyers looking for a more exclusive and more performance-focused version of the plug-in hybrid Urus.

Lamborghini has not yet announced UAE or GCC pricing for the Urus SE Performante. International pricing is expected to sit above the standard Urus SE, placing it at the top of the Urus line-up.