Lamborghini unveils 801-hp Urus SE Performante hybrid SUV

Lamborghini has unveiled its most powerful SUV to date, the Urus SE Performante, a high-performance plug-in hybrid model set to arrive in the United States near the start of 2027. The new vehicle marks the return of the Performante name to the Urus lineup, now equipped with a hybrid powertrain that significantly boosts output over previous versions.

The Urus SE Performante is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with an electric motor integrated into an eight-speed transmission. The combined system produces 801 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque, making it 12 horsepower more powerful than the standard Urus SE plug-in hybrid and 144 horsepower stronger than the previous, non-hybrid Urus Performante. Lamborghini claims the SUV can accelerate from zero to 62 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 194 mph.

Despite the added weight of its hybrid battery, engineers reduced the vehicle's mass by approximately 70 pounds compared to the standard Urus SE. The weight-saving measures include wider use of carbon fiber body components, a lighter titanium exhaust system, revised braking hardware, and lighter interior materials. The total curb weight is...