Lamborghini Urus 2025/2026 – the world’s fastest SUV in the hybrid era

312 km/h in a five-door SUV you can easily take on a week-long family vacation. Sounds like science fiction? Welcome to the world of the Lamborghini Urus SE – the fastest production SUV in the world, combining nearly 800 HP with the ability to cruise silently and electrically through the city.

The Urus is Lamborghini’s first modern SUV since the legendary LM002, and in fact, the brand’s first-ever five-door model. When it debuted in 2018, many purists scoffed—an SUV from Sant’Agata? Really? Yet it was the Urus that saved Lamborghini financially. Today, it accounts for about 70% of sales volume and is behind the record-breaking results of 2025.

Lamborghini Urus 2025/2026 – SUV in a New Era

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The SE version marks another breakthrough – the brand’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in its lineup. A 4.0 biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric drive delivers around 800 hp in total. Add to that an EV mode with a 60 km range and lower CO₂ emissions. Practical? Absolutely. A compromise on performance? Not at all – the Urus SE sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and chases a top speed that would make many supercars jealous.

It’s this blend of extremes that makes the Urus 2025/2026 more than just an SUV – it’s a “Super SUV” that redefines what a family car can be.

Performance and technology of the Urus SE – a hybrid “Super SUV” without compromise

Eight hundred horsepower in an SUV? Sounds like a joke, but the Lamborghini Urus SE has actually made it happen. Under the hood sits a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 paired with an electric motor producing around 190 HP. Altogether, you get 800 CV and over 1,000 Nm of torque—figures that, just a few years ago, were reserved exclusively for hypercars, not for a vehicle you could take grocery shopping.

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PHEV Drive: V8 Meets Electric Power

The entire system delivers power through an 8-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels (AWD with torque vectoring). The 25 kWh lithium-ion battery allows for up to approximately 60 km of electric-only driving (according to WLTP), which is a pretty decent range for city traffic. Fuel consumption drops to the equivalent of 20-25 mpg, and CO₂ emissions—especially compared to earlier, combustion-only versions—are significantly reduced.

Numbers that make a difference

0–100 km/h in about 3.4 seconds, a top speed of 312 km/h—and the title of “the world’s fastest production SUV.” The Urus SE covers the quarter mile in roughly 11 seconds. But is it still a true Lambo? The MLB Evo platform, active air suspension, and six driving modes (Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve, Terra, Sabbia) make it handle like an ultra-light GT on the track, while off-road it never loses its character. Carbon-ceramic brakes, ADAS packages (Urban, Highway), adaptive cruise control, and a 5-star Euro NCAP rating—all to ensure that, despite 800 CV, it still retains its raucous spirit.

Everyday life with the Urus – comfort, practicality, and personalization

Most people associate Lamborghini with something kept under a tarp in the garage, only coming out twice a year. But the Urus? This is truly a car you can use every day—and that’s exactly what makes it so remarkable.

An interior that blends luxury with technology

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The Urus cabin offers five full-size seats upholstered in Alcantara, the finest leather, and carbon fiber accents—but it’s not just about the materials. In front of you is a 12.3-inch virtual instrument cluster plus a roughly 10.1-inch infotainment screen; everything works intuitively, though some menus take a moment to get used to. Ergonomics? Truly solid—the high driving position gives you a sense of control, yet you don’t feel like you’re sitting in a tank.

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Practicality isn’t lacking either. The trunk is spacious, AWD plus Neve/Terra/Sabbia modes handle snow, gravel, and sand (yes, Lamborghini in the desert is a real thing). In the city, EV mode comes in handy—a silent ghost mode for short trips, so you won’t wake the neighbors with the V8 roar.

ADAS packages (adaptive cruise control, lane assist, night vision) work efficiently; sound insulation is impressive for a supercar with an eight-cylinder heart.

And personalization? The Ad Personam program lets you order almost anything: crystal-clear paint finishes requiring 320 hours of work, unique interior configurations. Police in Italy and Dubai use Urus as patrol cars, while celebrities treat it as a status symbol. Because this is an SUV that combines exclusivity with real-world usability.

Where is the Urus headed – the future of Lamborghini’s “Super SUV”

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From hybrid to fully electric

The hybrid Urus SE is essentially a transitional stage—a kind of test to see how customers will respond to an electric “impulse” in the world of V8s. Lamborghini and the entire VW Group plan to fully electrify their lineup by 2030, which means we’ll see the first all-electric Urus. Sounds futuristic? Maybe. But back in 2010, no one believed that Lambo would build an SUV that would become the brand’s bestseller model.

Urus as a phenomenon, not just a model

For Lamborghini, the Urus is more than just a car—it’s a true golden goose. This model drives profits for the entire VW group in the luxury SUV segment, strengthens the brand in Asia, and opens the door to new generations of customers who would never consider buying a two-seater Huracán.

At the same time, “super-SUVs” spark controversy. Critics are blunt: a giant on 23-inch wheels that burns 15 liters in the city is pure hypocrisy in the climate era. But the market has its own opinion—the segment has been growing since 2010 and shows no signs of slowing down.

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The question is: what kind of powertrain will you want in five years? Plug-in hybrids with 80 km of EV range, or are you waiting for a full electric with 700 hp and artificially generated sound? One thing’s for sure—the V8 is on its way out. Tick-tock.

Michael

moto & lifestyle editorial team

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