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The top-selling Lamborghini SUV has decided to produce a hybrid version, which is sure to draw a lot of attention from the Italian automaker. The mission of the company to produce gas-electric hybrid versions of all its models hereby continues with the recent release of the plug-in hybrid Urus SE.
The electrified luxury SUV hybrid powertrain can put out a total of 800 CV, which translates to 789 hp or 588 kW, all thanks to its 25 kWh battery. It is also quite astonishing how it can travel as far as 60 km on battery alone.
As befitting its Lambo nature, the Urus SE will be extremely expensive, starting at an eye-watering $258,000, which is more expensive than the recently announced electric Mercedes G Wagen.
However, the real story isn’t the numbers or the price; it’s the drive quality. For the first time in history, Lamborghini has switched from a pure mechanical torque-bbased four-wheel drive system to one that is more flexible and allows for more differentiation between driving modes. This includes an electric torque vectoring system between the two axles as well as an electronic rear differential.
The twin turbo V8 can produce 620 CV of power (611 hp or 456 kW) and 800nm of driving torque, while the electric motor adds 192 CV (189 hp) and 483 NM of torque. Lamborghini insists that the SUV, its least sporty sports car, will still feel like driving any of its more performance-oriented models.
The Urus SE can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in just 11.4 seconds, reaching a top speed of 312 km/h. Lamborghini says that the SE will be the most powerful Urus ever, as well as the new benchmark in the super SUV category.
The hybrid version is more aerodynamic than the gas version, with a 15% increase in efficiency due to a redesigned front end and a more aerodynamic underbody to improve the airflow through and around the vehicle.
Depending on the model, the Urus air springs adjust for ground clearance, with travel ranging from 15mm to up to 75 mm when the lifting system is activated. Once the SE comes out, it will compete against a number of hybrid-oriented vehicles, including the Mercedes G Wagen, Audi E-tron Q8, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and Porsche Cayenne. It’s evident that hybrids are selling better than EVs, so the Lamborghini SUV may have an advantage over some of its competitors.
Currently, Lamborghini is two years into an electrification strategy, in which it will first roll out gas-electric hybrid versions of its entire lineup before introducing, in 2028, a brand-new all-electric fourth model. We have already witnessed one plug-in hybrid, the 2024 Revuelto, which will ultimately replace the Aventador.
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