When Lamborghini first introduced the Urus SUV, critics were skeptical. It was perceived more as a trend than a valid functional car. Little did they know how popular this compact and sporty SUV powered by a 657 hp V8 would be: in 2023, after only six In recent years, the Urus accounted for 60% of Lamborghini’s sales, with more than 6,000 examples sold.
Last week, Lamborghini unveiled a redesign of the Urus aimed at continuing the trend. The redesigned Urus is called the “SE”: “S” stands for the S edition of the SUV and “E” stands for the addition of a plug-in electric. powertrain. The concept of this generation is to increase the functionality of the fuel engine with a surge of electricity.
The Urus SE plug-in hybrid adds a 25. 9 kWh electric formula to the Model S’s V8 engine, expanding the SUV’s output from 657 to 789. And its starting value of $258,000 is about $23,000 more than the Model S (but still less than the Performante). , valued at around $260,000, which makes 657 horsepower and has upgraded suspension and other race-ready features).
And then, the Urus SE has a little secret: Among its 11 drive modes is Max Performance, a release mode that sends all 789 horsepower to the wheels for a 20-second burst of power.
I took a look at the Urus SE in New York at the Lamborghini Club, the brand’s engaged area in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. And I was able to go inside and see the whole car, with an engine but no driving, to see what this special SUV is all about. .
The Urus SE Hybrid gives drivers the choice of how to use the battery’s electrical power. Some would possibly appreciate that electric driving (the Urus SE has an all-electric range of around 35 miles) reduces the visibility of this car. This will certainly be a belated merit at dusk or in the quiet streets of the neighborhoods.
But drivers who, after all, appreciate the power that the hybrid powertrain can produce will check out the Urus SE’s 11 driving modes.
Yes, 11 driving modes. They can be discovered in two drive mode selectors: one to the left of the red aluminum-framed home button and one to the right. The left drive mode selector offers Lamborghini drive modes: Strada or Street; Sport and Corso, or track. The Urus offers 3 additional modes that allow drivers to take advantage of the superior ground clearance and all-wheel drive of the Urus: Sabbia (sand), Terra (off-road), and Neve (snow).
The hybrid gear selector to the right of the home button adds 4 more: with Strada mode selected, EV mode can be used for all-electric driving; Tap hybrid mode to mix fuel and electric power or tap re-grade to electric strength and rate battery. Or set the left mode selector to Corso and press Performance Mode on the right. This will maximize the electrical strength of the hybrid system.
The Lamborghini Urus SE commands in the middle and yes, driving modes
Performance Mode is Lamborghini’s release system, a favorite of electric car engineers who have found that the generation smoothly mimics the more confusing release systems designed for endurance racing in cars like the Mustang GT and Dodge Challenger Demon. When Max Performance is selected, a countdown timer appears on the driver’s display, giving the driver 20 seconds of instant 789-hp power.
If the procedure is too confusing in sporty driving, there is a small button on the right rear of the guide wheel with a stopwatch icon; Just tap on it and the formula will switch to Max Performance mode. The driver can simply press the accelerator for what promises to be a genuine thrill.
The rear of the Lamborghini Urus SE
The Urus redesign almost a higher power; It also introduces sophisticated new internal and external main points. On the outside, the Urus SE features a new bonnet line that takes inspiration from the design of the Lamborghini Revuelto, the brand’s first plug-in electric hybrid, as well as new headlights and downsizing. air intakes. At the rear, there’s a new diffuser that incorporates the brand’s legacy hexagonal design language and frames the iconic Y-shaped taillights.
Inside, the Urus continues its “jet cockpit” design with panels below the display that include toggle switches for Ego (eco mode), traction and window defrosters. Taking inspiration from some sister SUVs, Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q8, there’s a larger multimedia. screen and more amenities, adding electrical functionality monitoring. All driving modes can also be selected on the multimedia display.
A momentary display below the multimedia display controls the climate; Now it’s also a little bigger.
The interior is finished in a combination of black leather with orange accents, carbon fiber and microsuede, the best upholstery to prevent the driver and passengers from slipping during the journey. The flat-bottomed idler is wrapped in microsuede for optimal grip for driving force.
The front seats have adjustable side bolsters to prevent the driver and passenger from moving further. And they have heating, cooling, and massage, a way to reduce tension after a long day on the track.
The Urus SE can comfortably accommodate four or five passengers. Rear passengers will be able to sit in individual leather and microsuede seats and will have climate controls, air vents, USB-C ports and an armrest with cup holder that descends from the center of the seatback. A panoramic sunroof extends throughout the cabin. And a good-sized shipping area under the tailgate reasonably includes a shipping control formula to ensure food or luggage is safe during the trip.
The jet-shaped cabin of the Lamborghini Urus SE
The Urus SE will arrive in dealerships later this year and will be available for pre-order now. The style we visited featured all the luxury details a client would expect and was featured in one of two new paintings. Colors: A bright metallic orange (orange is an iconic symbol of luxury) named Arancio Egon. The other new color is called Bianco Sapphirus, a shiny metallic white.
Lamborghini’s name, written on the tailgate in gloss black with the brand’s iconic italics, is located just below the rear spoiler. But the Urus name and SE designation are missing. The style name is subtly written on the lower bottom panel, near the rear wheels. This, along with quiet electric propulsion, are the outward signs that this is the toughest Lamborghini Urus on the market.