First Look: Lamborghini Urus SE Performante PHEV keeps it classic in Giallo Crius

The Lamborghini Urus SE Performante, the raging bull’s newest plug-in hybrid model, is its most powerful SUV to date. We had a chance to get up close with the new Urus PHEV at its public debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Here are some interesting observations we made:

Design

The Lamborghini Urus SE Performante has a host of exterior upgrades over the Urus SE. The SE Performante variant is the Urus with the most extensive use of exposed carbon fiber and features a raft of aerodynamic enhancement measures as well.

At the front, Lamborghini has designed a new hood made from carbon fiber for the Urus SE Performante, one with a central power dome and two ‘S-Duct’ air scoops. The company has redesigned the air intakes, bumper, and splitter, improving both styling and aerodynamics.

New 23-inch wheels in an intersecting Y-spoke design bring an exclusive appearance on the side profile. The vertical blades along the outer edges of the front bumper bring a horizontal extension connecting to redesigned wheel arches, which feature carbon-fiber details.

At the rear, the side air outlets are similarly connected to the wheel arches. A rear wing, a taller and more integrated carbon-fiber spoiler, a repositioned brand logo, a redesigned tailgate applique, and the largest-ever rear diffuser on an Urus round out the exterior changes.

Interior

The interior of the Lamborghini Urus SE Performante brings rather subtle upgrades, focused largely on aesthetics. Carbon-fiber trim has been used in several places across the cabin, including the dashboard, steering wheel, door cards, and center console.

The flat-bottomed steering wheel carries the same design but, in addition to the carbon-fiber trim, features a red marker at the 12 o’clock position. The seat covers feature a honeycomb pattern but carry the same design. The pedals, cockpit displays, and gear selector also remain unchanged from the Urus SE.

Specifications

Powering the Lamborghini Urus SE Performante are a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and a permanent-magnet synchronous motor. Individually, the engine and electric motor produce the same power and torque as in the Urus SE.

An updated 8-speed automatic transmission with improved response times and an all-wheel drive system work together to send power to all four wheels. An electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential varies torque distribution between the rear wheels, enabling controlled drifting.

The plug-in hybrid system produces 597 kW (801 hp) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) in the Urus SE Performante, as compared to 588 kW (789 hp) and 950 Nm (701 lb-ft), respectively, in the Urus SE.

The 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) and 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) acceleration times have fallen by 0.1 and 0.4 seconds to 3.3 and 10.8 seconds, respectively. The top speed remains unchanged at 312 km/h (194 mph). A new Rally mode improves traction on loose surfaces, including gravel roads.

Compared to the ICE Urus Performante, the power and torque are up by 98 kW (131 hp) and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft), respectively. While the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time is the same, the 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) acceleration time has fallen by 0.7 seconds and the top speed has increased by 6 km/h (4 mph).

The Urus SE Performante sports a new titanium exhaust system developed under a partnership with Akrapovic. It is 10 kg (22 lb) lighter and delivers a more powerful exhaust note. A new 2K2V dual-chamber air suspension makes driving smoother.

A 25.9 kWh battery pack powers the electric motor of the Urus SE Performante. As in the Urus SE, it should deliver 37 miles in EV mode, usable even at speeds of above 130 km/h (81 mph). The combined EPA-estimated range will likely be the same at 450 miles.

Price & Release Date

While official details are not here yet, the Lamborghini Urus SE Performante will likely start arriving at U.S. dealerships later in 2026 or by early 2027, with prices starting at around USD 280,000-300,000.