Lamborghini Chronicles SUV Evolution from LM002 to Hybrid Urus SE
Nearly 50 years after the Cheetah prototype, Lamborghini's SUV lineage culminates in the plug-in hybrid Urus SE, the most powerful and advanced Urus yet.
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What Happened
Cheetah prototype unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
LM002 debuts at Brussels Motor Show as the first Super SUV
Urus introduced, ushering in modern Super SUV era
Urus Performante and Urus S join the lineup
Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid Super SUV, unveiled
The Urus SE marks a significant milestone in Lamborghini's Direzione Cor Tauri strategy, combining a twin-turbo V8 engine with a 141 kW electric motor to deliver 800 CV and 950 Nm of torque. Thanks to its 25.9 kWh battery, the SUV can travel over 60 km in fully electric mode. It is the most powerful Urus ever produced and the second model in Lamborghini's electrification plan.
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Why this matters
Lamborghini's SUV story shows how the brand evolved from a military prototype to a luxury performance SUV, and now to a hybrid that balances performance with decarbonization.
Terms in This Story
- Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
- A vehicle that can be recharged from an external power source and combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor.
- Super SUV
- A high-performance luxury sport utility vehicle, a term used by Lamborghini to describe its SUV models.
- Ad Personam
- Lamborghini's personalization program that allows customers to customize colors, materials, and finishes.
- Direzione Cor Tauri
- Lamborghini's strategic plan for hybrid and electric vehicle development and sustainability.
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