Lamborghini Urus SE Review (2025): 800hp Plug-In Hybrid SUV Tested

Quick Verdict: The Lamborghini Urus SE produces 800hp from a twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds and tops just under 194 mph. At around £220,000 it is the most powerful Urus ever built and the fastest production car in its hybrid class. It offers 37 miles of electric range and Vicki finds it exotic, adventurous and completely at odds with what its size suggests.

The Lamborghini Urus SE is the plug-in hybrid version of the Urus, powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 combined with an electric motor producing 800hp and 950Nm of torque. It reaches 124 mph in 11.4 seconds and a top speed of just under 194 mph, making it the fastest production car in its hybrid class. The plug-in hybrid battery delivers up to 37 miles of electric-only running and enables fuel economy of up to 136mpg on a charged battery.

The Urus SE starts at around £220,000 in the UK. The test car on this review has £52,000 of options added. This review is based on the first-hand driving impressions of Vicki Butler-Henderson, who tested the Urus SE on road and on track.

Vicki Butler-Henderson is a professional racing driver and motoring presenter with over two decades of experience testing and reviewing vehicles across all segments. Her background includes competing in championships from British GT to the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, bringing genuine motorsport expertise to real-world car testing.

What Are the Key Specifications of the Lamborghini Urus SE?

Specification	Lamborghini Urus SE
Price (from)	From approx. £220,000
Engine	Twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 + electric motor
Kerb weight	2,505kg
Seating	5
Boot space	454 litres
CO2 emissions (WLTP)	140g/km
Towing capacity	3,175kg

Source: Lamborghini Urus SE official specifications

What Is the Lamborghini Urus SE?

The Lamborghini Urus SE is the current production Urus and the only new Urus available to buy right now. It builds on the original Urus that arrived in 2018 and quickly rose to the top of Lamborghini's sales chart by adding a plug-in hybrid system to the twin-turbo V8. The SE is the most powerful Urus ever built, the fastest production car in its hybrid SUV class, and the first Urus to offer electric-only driving capability. At around £220,000 it sits among the most expensive SUVs on sale in the UK.

What makes the Lamborghini Urus SE special:

• 800hp and 950Nm from a twin-turbo V8 combined with an electric motor, producing more power than any previous Urus
• 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of just under 194 mph, the fastest in its hybrid class
• Up to 37 miles of electric-only range in silent mode, with full four-wheel drive maintained throughout
• Tamburo control centre with electric, hybrid, recharge and performance modes plus nine driving modes including Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve (snow), Sabbia (sand) and Terra (off-road)
• Four-wheel steering for tighter turns at low speed and improved stability at high speed
• Tows up to 3,175kg, 175kg more than the Range Rover Sport hybrid, making it the most capable tower in its class

What Does the Lamborghini Urus SE Look Like?

The Urus SE closely resembles the original Urus in its overall proportions, which Vicki notes is by design. It takes up more car park space from bonnet to boot than rivals from Porsche or Range Rover. The front bumper and grille have been updated, and the bonnet's cut line at the end of the nose has been removed in favour of a longer one-piece design inspired by the flagship V12 Revuelto supercar. The light clusters now feature matrix LEDs with a new signature pattern.

At the rear, the design draws some inspiration from the Gallardo with a wide artificial grille section. The spoiler is more pointed than before, and the number plate sits lower and closer to the diffuser. Rear downforce has increased, with 35% more than the previous Urus, and overall aerodynamics have improved by 15%, contributing to high-speed stability that matters on a car capable of just under 194 mph.

The Urus SE offers over 100 colours to choose from, and according to Lamborghini's brochure it is the most customisable Lamborghini ever produced. The test car is finished in Grigio Antares, a glossy metallic grey. The Ad Personam programme extends personalisation beyond the standard options list to virtually any combination of colour, trim and finish, making each Urus SE a unique expression of its owner. Notable options on the test car include glossy black mirrors at £455 and carbon ceramic brakes with red callipers at £900. Vicki notes the red callipers do not make the brakes any better, but they do add a satisfying jewel-like quality to the wheel arch.

How Does the Lamborghini Urus SE Drive?

Performance and Power Delivery

The Urus SE produces 800hp and 950Nm from its twin-turbo V8 and electric motor combination, with an 8-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels. The spiciest performance mode has the car operating primarily as a combustion engine with the electric motor adding peak power on top, a mode Vicki says is best suited to a track. With ESC fully off, the car squats at the rear, tips its nose up slightly and pounces forwards, the gears arriving in quick succession. Vicki describes it as phenomenally fast, the noise intoxicating and the gears simply getting eaten.

The ignition process adds Lamborghini theatre: lift the red starter flap, press the button, and the car starts, in electric mode. Bypass that and the V8 announces itself with full authority. Vicki notes only one thing missing: a decibel reading inside the car, because the noise is slightly muffled in the cabin and could be even more impressive heard from outside.

Specification	Lamborghini Urus SE
Power	800hp
Torque	950Nm
0-62 mph	3.4 seconds
0-124 mph	11.4 seconds
Top speed	Just under 194 mph
Gearbox	8-speed automatic
Drive	All-wheel drive

Chassis and Handling

The Urus SE shares its platform with others in the Volkswagen Group family, including the Audi RSQ8, Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Bentayga and VW Touareg. Driving modes adjust the ground clearance from 15mm to 75mm, and also adjust steering, throttle response and the V8's sound character. Four-wheel steering tightens turns at low speed and improves stability at high speed. On track, the electronics maintain a tight rein on body movement through fast corners.

The system constantly distributes torque between the front and rear axles as required, with the ability to send the majority of power to the rear wheels for oversteer on demand. Vicki describes the oversteering Urus as a car that simply should not be doing things like that at this size, but is entirely glad it does.

On the road, the Urus SE handles as easily as a hatchback for the majority of driving and becomes particularly engaging on a favourite B road. The steering is sharp, and Vicki notes it is perhaps a little too sharp when pushing hard, requiring a firm grip on the front tyres through the rises and falls of a demanding road. The adaptive air suspension delivers a surprisingly good ride quality even over potholes, which Vicki finds genuinely impressive for a car of this weight and performance. On motorways, some road noise enters the cabin, from the road surface rather than the V8, which Vicki notes as a disappointment.

Electric Mode

Pulling a lever converts the Urus SE into a full electric car, running silently on battery power alone. Vicki describes this as a Jekyll and Hyde experience, a car weighing approximately 2,500kg that becomes almost entirely quiet. In electric mode, four-wheel drive is maintained at all times. Throttle response in electric mode is not as instant or crisp as a fully electric car, which Vicki notes as a detectable difference from pure EVs.

The car can cover up to 37 miles in electric mode, a few more miles than a Bentley Bentayga hybrid but around half what a Range Rover Sport hybrid achieves. In Strada mode with a fully charged battery, the Urus SE can achieve an impressive 136mpg. Drop to using the engine to charge the battery and that figure falls rapidly to 22mpg and below. Vicki's advice is to keep the battery topped up via the plug-in system for everyday efficiency and to let the Strada mode manage the balance between the hybrid system and the engine.

Specification	Lamborghini Urus SE
Electric range	Up to 37 miles
Charge time (home charger)	3 hours
Fuel economy (charged battery)	Up to 136mpg
Fuel economy (engine charging)	From 22mpg

What Is the Lamborghini Urus SE Interior Like?

Cabin and Entry:

Lamborghini designs its cabins to make the driver feel like a pilot, and the Urus SE is the easiest five-seat cockpit to climb into of any Lamborghini because there are no bodywork wings to step over. The doors switch to soft-close when set to manual mode, no slamming required. Once inside, the red starter flap and door handle deliver a moment of theatre before the engine has even started.

Steering Wheel:

The steering wheel is wrapped in a sustainable alternative to suede, which Vicki finds lovely to touch. The rim is perfectly thin but carries an angular edge to its cross-section. Vicki considers it could benefit from being a little rounder and more conventional in feel, flagging it as a minor point in an otherwise well-constructed driving environment.

Screens and Controls:

Two screens can be configured independently, one of which is a touchscreen with updated graphics shared with the Revuelto, allowing drivers familiar with both cars to switch between them without relearning. The screens display the car's data including hybrid system activity. A third screen below handles the air controls, which Vicki finds work well. Physical buttons are retained throughout, including the Ego button for personalised driving settings. Voice control is also available and will alert the driver if a phone is left in the car on departure.

Tamburo Control Centre:

The Tamburo, Italian for drum, is the central control hub for engine and driving dynamics. It houses the power modes: electric, hybrid, recharge and performance, along with nine driving modes including Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve, Sabbia and Terra for off-road use. Vicki describes it as a joy to use. The gear selector, particularly reverse, delivers a satisfying physical pull. Steering paddles are also provided for manual gear changes.

Storage:

Storage space is limited for a family SUV. Phone charging sits beneath the movable elbow rests, but Vicki notes there is only enough space for one or two espressos in the central area. A busy family will want more cubbies.

Rear Seats:

The rear cabin seats two adults comfortably, three if they are close friends and the middle passenger has slim hips. Headroom is adequate for a six-foot adult, with a small amount of extra clearance. The roofline creates a slightly enclosed feeling, which Vicki suggests addressing by specifying the panoramic roof option. Notable rear features include reclining seats, an overly engineered centre armrest with cup holders, USB-C ports and individual ventilation control. Two pairs of ISOFIX points are provided in the rear, with one additional point in the front passenger seat.

What Wheels and Tyres Does the Lamborghini Urus SE Have?

The Urus SE runs on 21-inch forged alloy wheels as standard, with 22-inch and 23-inch designs available as options. According to Lamborghini, the majority of Lamborghini rims are forged from a single piece of aluminium at the Sant'Agata production facility, producing a lighter, thinner rim that does not sacrifice strength.

Wheel size	Design name	Finishes available
21-inch	Asterope	Shiny Silver, Graphite Grey
21-inch	Nivale	Shiny Silver
22-inch	Nath	Diamond Finished, Shiny Silver, Titanium Matt, Titanium Matt Diamond Finished
22-inch	Auriga	Shiny Black, Bronze
23-inch	Taigete	Diamond Finished, Bronze Diamond Finished, Shiny Black (with accent colour options)
23-inch	Galanthus	Shiny Black, Shiny Black Diamond Finished, Matt Black, Shiny Black w/ Bronze Diamond Finished
23-inch	Penteo	Orange, Red, Silver, Yellow, Black, Green

The standard 21-inch fitment is the Pirelli P Zero with tyre sizes of 285/45 ZR21 front and 315/40 ZR21 rear, carrying Lamborghini's L marking on the shoulder. According to Pirelli, P Zero tyres with the L marking feature a special Lamborghini profile and tread design, delivering optimal performance, excellent drivability and maximum safety on both road and track.

All approved tyre fitments across 21, 22 and 23-inch sizes carry the L marking. According to Lamborghini, only L-marked tyres have been approved and homologated for the Urus SE, with the entire four-wheel drive transmission and Active Vehicle Dynamics System engineered specifically around their performance requirements. Summer fitments are available in 21, 22 and 23-inch sizes. Winter and sport fitments are available in 22-inch.

How Does the Lamborghini Urus SE Compare to Rivals?

Lamborghini Urus SE vs Porsche Cayenne Turbo

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo shares the Volkswagen Group MLB platform with the Urus SE and competes in the same performance SUV segment. The Cayenne Turbo offers a more refined, driver-focused experience with greater everyday usability and a lower price point. For buyers who want the purest driving dynamics in a performance SUV, the Cayenne Turbo makes a strong case. The Urus SE counters with more power, Lamborghini's theatre and an exotic character that the Cayenne does not attempt to match.

Lamborghini Urus SE vs Range Rover Sport Hybrid

The Range Rover Sport hybrid offers considerably more electric range than the Urus SE's 37 miles and prioritises luxury, refinement and off-road capability over outright performance. It suits buyers who want a versatile family car with high-end interior quality and real-world efficiency. The Urus SE can tow 3,175kg, 175kg more than the Range Rover Sport hybrid, and delivers far more performance, but the Range Rover Sport's cabin refinement and everyday usability are in a different category.

Lamborghini Urus SE vs Bentley Bentayga Hybrid

The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid offers slightly more electric range than the Urus SE's 37 miles, a more cosseted cabin and greater refinement overall. Vicki notes that buyers who prioritise being cosseted and luxuriating in their SUV should direct their gaze to the Bentayga. The Urus SE's interior is high-end and energetic rather than refined and smooth, which suits its character. Buyers who want a performance SUV that prioritises relaxation will find the Bentayga suits them better; those who want excitement and theatre will find the Urus SE the more rewarding choice.

Is the Lamborghini Urus SE Worth Buying?

The Urus SE starts at around £220,000, with the test car reaching approximately £272,000 with £52,000 of options. At that price it competes with the most expensive performance SUVs available and buyers should factor the options cost carefully.

The case for the Lamborghini Urus SE:

• 800hp, 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds and just under 194 mph top speed, the most powerful and fastest Urus ever built
• Up to 37 miles of electric-only range and 136mpg on a charged battery, making daily use significantly more efficient than a pure combustion Urus
• Genuine Lamborghini theatre, exotic character and oversteer on demand in a car that can also drop children at school in silence
• 3,175kg towing capacity, more than any rival in its class

Before you buy:

• Boot space is 454 litres, reduced from 616 litres in the standard Urus due to the hybrid battery
• The smaller petrol tank requires more regular fuel stops if the battery runs down
• Charging cables have no dedicated underfloor storage
• Some road noise enters the cabin on motorways