Lamborghini’s Best-Selling Model Goes Hybrid in India
- The Urus SE is Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, combining a re-engineered twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor for a combined 800 CV.
- Lamborghini says the hybrid system delivers over 60 km of electric-only range and 950 Nm of total torque.
- The India launch, held in Delhi on August 9, 2024, positions the Urus SE as the performance flagship of the Super SUV lineup.
Lamborghini brought the Urus SE to India on August 9, 2024, giving the country’s growing supercar market its first encounter with the brand’s plug-in hybrid Super SUV. The Delhi event placed a white SE on stage under the tagline “Dare to Live More,” and the message was unmistakable: the Urus, already Lamborghini’s highest-volume model by a wide margin, now carries a hybrid powertrain that the company says raises every metric that matters.
The broader significance lies in context. Alongside the Revuelto, the Urus SE forms the second pillar of Lamborghini’s hybridized range. Where the Revuelto proved the brand could electrify a V12 supercar without losing its identity, the Urus SE applies the same philosophy to the model that actually pays the bills. For enthusiasts tracking Lamborghini’s electrification roadmap, this is the volume play, and the one that will define whether hybridization genuinely elevates the Super SUV or merely adds complexity.
How the Hybrid Powertrain Delivers 800 CV
The numbers anchor the entire proposition. Lamborghini quotes a combined output of 800 CV (588 kW) from the pairing of a re-engineered 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and a permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor. The V8 alone contributes 620 CV and 800 Nm of torque; the electric motor adds 192 CV and 483 Nm, housed inside the eight-speed automatic transmission where it can either boost the combustion engine or drive the car independently.
Total system torque reaches 950 Nm, available from just 1,750 rpm. That low-end shove is the real hybrid dividend. Turbo lag, the traditional weak point of any forced-induction V8, gets papered over by instant electric torque fill. Lamborghini claims a 0-100 km/h sprint of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 312 km/h.
A 25.9-kWh lithium-ion battery pack sits beneath the load floor, and Lamborghini says the Urus SE can cover more than 60 km in pure electric mode. For daily use, that is enough to handle a school run or a quiet departure from a residential neighborhood on electric power alone, something the outgoing Urus S simply could not do. The company also claims an 80% reduction in emissions, though the baseline and test cycle behind that figure remain unspecified.
Electric Torque Vectoring and Chassis Upgrades
Beyond raw power, the engineering story worth watching is the new longitudinal electric torque vectoring system. Lamborghini says a centrally mounted electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch distributes driving torque variably between front and rear axles, working in tandem with a new electronic limited-slip differential on the rear axle. The stated goal: on-demand oversteer that makes a 2.5-ton SUV feel closer to a mid-engine sports car.
Lamborghini reports the weight-to-power ratio improves to 3.13 kg/CV, down from 3.3 in the Urus S. The obvious question is what the hybrid system does to curb weight. Lamborghini’s own material for the India launch does not disclose an absolute weight figure, which is worth noting. Batteries and electric motors add mass, and how that mass is managed through suspension tuning and torque distribution will define the real-world driving character.
The redesigned rear diffuser is claimed to increase rear downforce by 35% at high speeds compared to the Urus S, while brake cooling improves by 30%. Those are meaningful numbers for anyone who plans to use a Urus SE on track days or sustained high-speed driving, where thermal management separates a genuine performance machine from a heavy luxury SUV wearing sport badges.
Design Updates: Revuelto Cues Meet Gallardo Heritage
Visually, the SE borrows from both ends of Lamborghini’s current design language. Up front, a floating hood design eliminates the traditional cut-off line, echoing styling cues from the Revuelto. New matrix LED headlights carry a light signature inspired by the Lamborghini bull’s tail, and the front bumper and grille are completely redesigned with larger air intakes visible in the launch images.
At the rear, Lamborghini drew from the Gallardo for the cargo hatch redesign, creating visual continuity between the Y-shaped taillights and the new diffuser. The result, visible on stage in Delhi, is a Urus that looks wider and more planted than the outgoing S even standing still. Combined with the new spoiler, the rear end serves a dual purpose: aerodynamic function and a more aggressive visual stance. It is a design language that reinforces the performance thesis rather than merely decorating it.
Inside the Cabin: Revuelto-Derived Tech and Deep Customization
Inside, a new 12.3-inch central touchscreen runs an updated Human Machine Interface consistent with the Revuelto. That signals Lamborghini is unifying its digital experience across the range rather than letting the SUV lag behind the flagship supercar. The digital instrument cluster, visible in official cabin images alongside a flat-bottom steering wheel with a red 12 o’clock stripe and brown leather trim, reinforces the driver-focused cockpit ethos.
Lamborghini says buyers can choose from over 100 bodywork options and 47 interior color combinations before even reaching the Ad Personam bespoke program. Two new launch colors, Arancio Egon (orange) and Bianco Sapphirus (white), headline the palette. A detail shot from the launch event shows carbon-fiber door sill trim with embossed URUS branding and AD PERSONAM script, the kind of finishing detail that signals how deeply Lamborghini expects owners to personalize these cars. In practice, most Urus buyers already spec heavily through Ad Personam, and the expanded SE options give them even more room to differentiate.
Eleven Driving Modes: What the Electric Strategies Actually Do
Lamborghini says the Urus SE combines six traditional driving modes (Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve, Sabbia, Terra) with four new Electric Performance Strategies: EV Drive, Hybrid, Performance, and Recharge.
The practical breakdown matters more than the count. EV Drive is calibrated for urban use, delivering the full 60-plus km electric range at speeds up to 130 km/h before the V8 kicks in. Hybrid optimizes the balance between combustion and electric power for everyday cruising. Performance unleashes the full 800 CV across all surface modes, including off-road. Recharge replenishes the battery to 80% while maintaining driving performance, useful for owners who want to arrive at a city center with a full electric buffer.
For buyers who plan to use a Urus SE as a genuine daily driver, EV Drive and Hybrid are the real selling points. Running errands, navigating city traffic, or pulling out of a parking garage in near silence is a practical advantage no previous Urus variant offered. Forum discussion around the SE reflects a predictable split: some enthusiasts see the hybrid as a complexity concern, while others value the daily versatility it adds to an already capable platform. Either way, the modes illustrate Lamborghini’s central bet that electrification should widen the Urus’s usable performance envelope, not narrow it.
What This Means for Buyers and the Super SUV Segment
Lamborghini did not disclose Indian pricing at the Delhi event, and allocation details for the market remain unconfirmed. What the launch does confirm is that the Urus SE is now the performance flagship of the Super SUV lineup, positioned above the Urus S with more power, more torque, and a fundamentally different powertrain architecture.
Lamborghini’s specific engineering approach, particularly the electric torque vectoring system and the calibration strategy between V8 and electric motor, will be what separates the SE from electrified rivals sharing similar component strategies. How that tuning translates to actual driving feel is the question independent reviewers will need to answer once press cars become available.
For current Urus owners considering an upgrade, the key decision point is whether the hybrid system’s added versatility and low-end torque advantage outweigh any concerns about added weight and long-term complexity. Lamborghini is betting that 800 CV, silent city driving, and a sharper chassis make the answer obvious. If the Revuelto proved the brand could hybridize without losing its soul, the Urus SE will prove whether that trick scales to the car most Lamborghini customers actually buy.
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