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LAMBORGHINI Urus Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 4
First production year: 2018
Engines: Gasoline
Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
LAMBORGHINI Urus SE photo gallery

In its quest to reduce emissions and improve performance, Lamborghini got some help from its relatives within the Volkswagen Group and received a brand-new plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Urus.

While more and more automakers struggled to lower the emissions of their cars and improve fuel efficiency, Lamborghini took a different approach to the matter. Its customers wouldn’t appreciate a new Raging Bull-badged vehicle with acceleration times worthy of a 1980s supercar that would sip fuel by the teaspoon. The Italian automaker knew that and struggled with other brands within the Volkswagen Group to develop a new drivetrain. So, after five years of research and development, it got a drivetrain that could rocket the big and heavy SUV to 62 mph (100 kph) in less than four seconds and still provide a theoretical fuel consumption worthy of an econobox from the ‘90s. However, there were also other things that changed to the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE compared to the non-electrified version of it.

At first sight, an untrained eye wouldn’t notice any difference between the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE and its non-SE siblings. The hyper-SUV featured new matrix LED headlights with C-shaped daytime running lights on the outer sides that doubled as turn signals. Its bumper housed a broad black grille and sported body-colored aerodynamic elements on the outer areas for the massive air intakes that cooled the front brakes.

From its profile, the proportions were identical to the non-SE version of the car, but there were a few significant differences that made it stand apart. On the front fenders, the automaker placed black trims around the wedged-shaped wheel arches. Furthermore, a set of black side sills created the image of a higher ground clearance for the car, even though it was the same as its non-hybrid siblings. The overall look of the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE seemed closer to the 2022 Urus Performante, which was a good thing. However, there was a significant difference on the sides, where the SUV appeared to have fuel flaps on each of the rear quarter panels, although the one on the left side was the charging port. Another significant difference was noticed at the back, where the Italian car manufacturer placed new taillights sporting Y-shaped lights resembling the Gallardo. At the same time, the Urus SE had a massive diffuser below the bumper, which, together with the redesigned rear spoiler, increased downforce by 35% compared to the non-SE version of the SUV.

Inside, customers were greeted with updated technologies and improved materials. Fronting the driver was a new 12.3” screen for the instrument panel. It could be configured and reveal specific information about driving modes and other essential data. Atop the center stack, the 2025 Lamborghini Ursu SE had a 12.3” touchscreen for the infotainment system. At the same time, the center console housed the driving modes controller, which had two new options that allowed customers either to drive their vehicles silently, as EVs or to recharge the battery pack.

Like the rest of the Urus range, the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE had a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine. The ICE unit alone provided 620 PS (616 hp), or 46 PS (45 hp) was less than what the Urus Performante had. Unlike that one, though, it was helped by a 192 PS (189 hp) electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic (dual clutch) gearbox. As a result, the Urus SE wasn’t especially faster than the Performante, but it was capable of delivering 60 km (37 miles) of electric range, meaning that it could be parked and pulled out from a garage without making any noise, other than the one produced by its massive tires.

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LAMBORGHINI Urus Performante photo gallery

Lamborghini had a long history of producing Performante versions for its supercars, but in 2022 it carried over that technology to its crossover Urus.

When the Italian carmaker introduced the Urus, the world was stunned. While it wasn't the first high-rider in its history, it was the first designed to storm the high-performance crossover market. When that was not enough for its customers, Lamborghini introduced an even fiercer version: the Performante.

Lamborghini's Performante vehicles sported modified exteriors when compared to their regular siblings, and so was the Urus. It featured a new, sharper-looking front bumper with distinctive side scoops and a trapezoidal-shaped lower air intake. The hood featured a black center area to reveal the carbon-fiber material used to make it. From its profile, the Urus Performante showed a lowered ground clearance by 20 mm (0.8") due to the new steel suspension. At the back, the spoiler sports carbon-fiber fins resembling those installed on the Aventador SVJ.

The cockpit's interior features Nero Cosmus black Alcantara as standard, along with the "Performante trim," a new hexagonal seat stitching pattern, and other choices, including leather upholstery. In addition, Ad Personam customization choices include matte carbon fiber accents, red door handles, and a personalized kickplate with the Ad Personam emblem. Both the inside aluminum trim and the black Alcantara/leather steering wheel are finished in matte black. The same finish can be extended to other interior features with the optional "Dark Package," including the lever on the Urus's central "TAMBURO," which houses controls like the start/stop button and drive mode selector.

On the Performante version, the twin-turbo V8 engine from the Urus gained just 16 hp, which, combined with the lowered weight by 50 kg (110 lbs), led to a lower 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) time, but the same top speed.

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LAMBORGHINI Urus S photo gallery

After selling more than 20,000 units of the Urus, the Italian automaker introduced an even more extreme version of the super SUV in the form of the Urus S.

The SUVs were no longer just those vehicles built for school runs and shopping. They became status icons, and the Urus was one of the most powerful of them. It represented the epitome of high-performance high-riders, on par with the most potent versions of vehicles offered by Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and BMW X6 in the SUV segment.

Lamborghini made the Urus S with a distinct look that split it apart from the rest of the range. It sported a new front bumper that incorporated a stainless steel mate black painted skidplate. The redesigned hood was made from carbon fiber and featured a pair of vents on it, which were available in a few color options. From its sides, the super SUV revealed a set of 21” alloy wheels fitted as standard, with options for 22” or 23” alloys.

Inside, the Urus S was sporty and luxurious at the same time. Its flat-bottom steering wheel and the high-bolstered front bucket seats looked like they were carried over from a supercar. Yet, the automaker offered a choice of two leather-wrapped interiors, named Sportivo and the bi-colored Sophisticated.

Under the hood, the Urus S received a 16 hp (16.2 PS) increase in the total power output, reaching 666 PS (657 hp). As a result, it could reach the first 100 kph (62 mph) from a standstill in just 3.5 seconds, which was 0.1 seconds faster than on the model it replaced.

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LAMBORGHINI Urus photo gallery

After a long hesitation, if the Lamborghini should launch an SUV or not, the Italian company introduced its contender in the Sport-SUV market: the Urus.

Back in the '80s, Lamborghini unveiled a very special car: the LM002. It was a weird project made by the Italian company and all 328 units were sold with a high sticker price. It was powered by a V12 Lamborghini Countach engine. It had a top speed limited to 200 kph (124 mph). Fast forward to December 2017 when the Urus was unveiled.

The angular look of the car resembled other supercars from the Lamborghini stable. Its big front bumper with a huge lower grille and air-intakes made the car look angry. From the side, the swept profile and the sloped rear end were designed in the classic, Lamborghini, look. The black overfenders on the wheel-arches inspired some off-road abilities.

Inside, the Urus was a clear member of its family. The rectangular shapes and the combination of carbon-fiber and aluminum elements resembled a jet-fighter cockpit. A big digital display was installed on the instrument cluster. The most important shape that contoured the car was the hexagon and that was visible in most of the details inside the car.

The Urus used the same platform as the Audi Q7/Q8, Bentley Bentayga, and Porsche Cayenne. Under the hood, there was a V8 turbocharged engine sent its power to the all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission, and it featured a biased torque toward the rear wheels.

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