Last time we laid eyes on a prototype of the Lamborghini Urus PHEV (name unconfirmed), it was still summer in the northern hemisphere. But the electrified super crossover is back, this time in a new set of spy shots that show it testing at the Nurburgring and driving on German roads.
From a visual standpoint, not much has changed compared to our previous sighting. However, there are a few notable differences, such as the new lower section of the bumper that doesn't feature a split integrated apron anymore and the reworked side vents.
It has visible reflectors incorporated into the new rear bumper this time. We can also expect a different diffuser compared to the regular S and Performante versions of the model. Another thing worth mentioning is the apparently new tailgate, which does not feature a recess for the license plate holder. It remains to be seen whether this will be a thing and if maybe the rear license plate will move to the bumper.
A number of updates on the inside will be part of the hybridized makeover of the Lamborghini Urus. The previous spy shots have revealed what appeared to be a new infotainment screen with a soft-touch portion below it that replaced the traditional buttons. It will also feature new switchgear and probably a revised lower display, in addition to other possible tweaks.
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We still don't know what powers the Lamborghini Urus PHEV, though it's been reported that the powertrain might have a lot of things in common with the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. This means that it could get the same 4.0-liter V8 with twin-turbocharging and an electric motor for a total output believed to stand north of the 700 horsepower mark.
Mind you, if that is indeed the magic number (*), then it might be metric. As a result, it could translate to over 690 brake horsepower and 515 kilowatts. This would be a significant bump over the devilish 666 ps (657 hp/490 kW) produced by the bi-turbo V8 in the S and Performante versions of the super crossover. More on this topic when the car premieres, likely in a few months, with deliveries perhaps kicking off in the first half of 2024.
Now, on a final note, the Urus S and Urus Performante might leave the car world for good. Certain outlets speak of these two models going away at the end of 2024, with the Urus PHEV serving as the sole survivor of the series. We'd take this information with a grain of salt until Lamborghini confirms it, but we wouldn't be surprised to learn that it’s true. After all, the Sant'Agata Bolognese firm plans to go down the all-electric path in a few years.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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