In 2023, the Lamborghini-branded counterpart of the Bentley Bentayga and Porsche Cayenne sold a total of 6,087 units. In comparison, Ferrari limits Purosangue sales to 20 percent of their total sales, which amounted to 13,663 vehicles last year. Therefore, Purosangue sales cannot exceed 2,733 units considering the current capacity.
Although neither high-performance SUV currently incorporates hybrid assistance, Lamborghini plans to change that in the second half of 2024 for the 2024 model year. The Urus PHEV has recently been spotted testing in Sant’Agata Bolognese as a camouflaged prototype, featuring distinct signature lighting different from the outgoing Urus Performante and Urus S.
Lamborghini has confirmed that the Urus PHEV, set to debut in the latter half of 2024, will be accompanied by a supercar inspired by the Revuelto. Codenamed LB63x, the highly anticipated successor to the Huracan will be a plug-in hybrid equipped with a twin-turbo V8 instead of the familiar Audi 5.2 TFSI engine.
Returning to the Urus PHEV, the prototype captured on video showcases a redesigned front bumper. The rear end, however, appears mostly unchanged from the Urus Performante and Urus S. Both models feature a fuel door on the right rear quarter panel, while the Urus PHEV adds a charging port door on the left side.
Speaking of charging port doors, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, developed with Volkswagen Group’s approval, also sports one on the left rear quarter panel. Unveiled in August 2023, this Cayenne variant combines the Audi-Porsche V8 with a plug-in hybrid system, resulting in a remarkable 729 horsepower (split between a 591-hp engine and a 174-hp electric motor). The 4.0-liter V8 and electric drive unit are limited to 700 pound-feet (950 Nm) of torque, which is quite impressive.
However, the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid’s weight of 2,570 kilograms (5,666 pounds) dampens its performance potential. While the Urus PHEV is expected to be lighter, it will still be considerably heavier than the non-assisted Urus Performante and Urus S when it arrives in dealer showrooms for the 2025 model year.
Furthermore, we can anticipate a power boost from the Urus PHEV’s plug-in setup. Considering that the BMW XM Label (previously known as Label Red) delivers 738 horsepower, it is reasonable to assume that Lamborghini may be able to extract at least 740 electrified ponies from their powertrain.
According to the Source autoevolution.com