Lamborghini isn’t holding back. Not even for a hybrid.
They’ve unveiled the 2027 Urus SE Performante. It’s a plug-in hybrid SUV. But call it soft, and you’re ignoring the physics.
Here’s the deal. The standard hybrid Urus arrived in 2026. It pushed out 789 horsepower, which is already ridiculous for something that weighs half a ton. But the new Performante? It pulls every ounce of torque from its twin-turbo 4-liter V-8 and its electric motor. The sum total is 801 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of twist.
Is that the fastest Urus yet? Yes.
Will it break speed records? Probably.
Lamborghini claims 0-62 mph happens in 3.3 seconds. Zero to 124 mph? A mere 10.8 seconds. I don’t fully believe they’re slow off the line, honestly. They usually underestimate their own beasts. The eight-speed automatic has been retuned. Less lag. Faster shifts. The 26kWh battery still gives you roughly 30 miles of EV-only range. Use it for grocery runs? Sure. Try wearing that lime green paint though. Nobody’s ignoring you.
The Sound and The Fury
Braking has improved. 10 percent more stopping power. Brake cooling is 8 percent better. You can slam on the pedals without fear. Or so they say.
And then there’s the noise. Lamborghini partnered with Akrapovič for a titanium exhaust system.
It creates a richer note at low speeds, then screams when you stomp it.
Does it need to be that loud? Does the average SUV buyer care about decibel levels? Yes. Because if they could get away with silence, they’d want volume anyway.
Anger, Aerodynamics, and Carbon
The Urus SE Performante looks mad. Good. It should.
It still tips the scales at over 5,400 lbs. That’s heavy. But compared to the base SE model, this one sheds 70 pounds. How? Carbon fiber. Everywhere. The hood has two strips left bare. The roof can be carbon, but standard is a glass panorama. Front bumper intakes are bigger. They breathe harder. Wheel arches get small slots. These suck high-pressure air away from the 23-inch rims. Less front lift.
At the back? Things get chaotic. A small roof-mounted wing points down. Air hits a lip spoiler. Then it hits the biggest diffuser ever seen on an Urus. The goal is simple. Downforce.
Drag drops 3%. Downforce rises 16%.
It beats a standard SE by 23% in downforce alone. The drag matches the old V8 Performante model, even though the aerodynamic package is entirely new.
The suspension is a major leap here too. No more coil springs. The old Performante had single-chamber air. This one gets dual-chamber. It’s wider adjustable. Body roll cuts by 55%. It feels stiff, sporty, but surprisingly plush compared to the harsh previous iteration. A rare win.
Sensors and Sliding
Lamborghini hid a piece of tech inside the chassis.
The “6-D sensor”. First used in the Fenomeno. It sits right at the center of gravity. It watches six things at once:
- Accelerations across X, Y, Z axes.
- Angular velocities for pitch.
- Angular velocities for roll.
- Angular velocities for yaw.
This data feeds the computers instantly. The car predicts movement. It corrects before you even feel the slide. It’s smart. Maybe too smart?
There’s a Rally mode now too. Soften the suspension. Keep the tires touching loose ground. Send torque to the rear. Drift on dirt. Walter Röhrl would be proud.
Inside the cabin? A 12.3-inch screen with new graphics. Microsuede covers the dash, doors, seats, even the roof. Optional red stripes and stitching. Carbon fiber trim everywhere. You’re not forgetting which version you bought.
Pricing isn’t final. US arrival looks like early 2027. Expect the sticker to land near $300,000.
It’s a hybrid. It’s an SUV. It makes no sense on paper, but it works. Maybe we don’t need the V12s anymore?
Probably.
