The updated version of Lamborghini’s most powerful SUV will receive a hybrid powertrain. Fresh spy photos confirm that the Urus Performante facelift will adopt technologies from the plug-in hybrid Urus SE model. The images reveal new daytime running lights, a charging port, and a modified rear spoiler trim.
Design Updates and Hybrid Clues
The front of the car features the large air intakes characteristic of the Performante version. Furthermore, new daytime running lights are clearly visible, which have a shape similar to the SE model but with a different, ‘pin-like’ design.
Shift your attention to the rear and there are more tweaks to spot. A subtle mini ducktail spoiler now crowns the tailgate, giving the rear end a slightly sharper profile.
The rear has gained a small ‘ducktail’ spoiler that sharpens the car’s profile. This element differs from what is installed on the regular Urus S or the hybrid Urus SE.
Technical Changes and Power
One of the main changes is the appearance of a charging port on the rear left fender, which directly indicates the presence of a hybrid powertrain. The new version is expected to inherit technologies from the Urus SE.
Underneath, we can expect the same twin-turbo V8 and electric motor combo already deployed in the Urus SE. That setup pairs a 4.0 liter gas engine with a 25.9 kWh battery and an electric motor integrated into the eight speed transmission.
This system combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged gasoline engine, a 25.9 kWh battery, and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed transmission. In the SE version, the total output is 789 hp (800 PS), significantly exceeding the figures of the current Urus Performante (657 hp).
The Compromise Between Power and Weight
Despite the significant increase in power, the updated car will also have a substantial drawback—increased mass. While the original 2022 Performante weighed about 4,740 lbs (2,150 kg) thanks to a weight reduction of over 100 lbs, the addition of hybrid components will increase the weight.
But now it’s preparing to add hybrid hardware that will inevitably nudge the scales in the opposite direction, towards the 5,510 lbs (2,500 kg) of the SE.
Thus, the weight may approach the mark of 5,510 lbs (2,500 kg), as in the SE version. This could affect braking dynamics and handling in fast corners, despite the overall increase in performance.
The transition to hybrid technology for a performance-oriented model like the Urus Performante is a significant step for Lamborghini. It reflects the overall trend in the automotive industry, where even the most powerful cars are adapting to environmental requirements. It will be interesting to see how the company’s engineers balance the additional weight of the batteries with the need to preserve the sporting character and precise handling for which the Performante is valued. The success of this model could be indicative for future high-performance SUVs from other brands.