Lamborghini Urus
The original Urus: a 641 hp daily driver designed to double Lamborghini's sales.1
Researched October 23, 2026 from 40 sources
At a glance
The story
Named for the aurochs, ancestor of domestic cattle, Urus was made to recruit buyers who needed a daily driver. Its original 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 worked with rear-wheel steering and a torque-vectoring rear differential.14
Show the numbers
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Lamborghini Cheetah |
| 1981 | Lamborghini LM001 (LM001) |
| 1982 | Lamborghini LMA002 (LMA002) |
| 1986–1993 | Lamborghini LM002 (LM002) |
| 2012 | Lamborghini Urus concept |
| 2017–present | Lamborghini Urus |
| 2012 | Beijing's 600 hp SUV proposal |
| 2017 | Production Urus aims to double sales |
| 2018 | ST-X imagines a mixed-surface race series |
| 2021 | 298 km/h on Lake Baikal ice |
| 2022 | 20,000 Urus built |
| 2022 | 10:32.064 at Pikes Peak |
| 2022 | Urus S keeps the air springs |
| 2024 | SE debuts with plug-in hybrid power |
| 2026 | 2027 SE Performante reaches 801 hp |
- 2012
Beijing's 600 hp SUV proposal
The concept paired adjustable suspension and active spoilers with plans for a VW Group twin-turbo V8 of at least 600 hp and 3,000–3,500 sales a year.5
- 2017
Production Urus aims to double sales
Launched December 4, Urus shared MLB Evo with Q7, Bentayga and Cayenne, used a 3,002 mm wheelbase and targeted 3,500-plus annual sales to double volume.14
- 2018
ST-X imagines a mixed-surface race series
The ST-X Concept proposed a one-make series mixing asphalt and off-road sections, with weight cut by about 25% to 1,650 kg.6
- 2021
298 km/h on Lake Baikal ice
Andrey Leontyev drove Urus to 298 km/h on the ice and a standing-start 1,000-meter average of 114 km/h at Days of Speed.7
- 2022
20,000 Urus built
At 20,000 built, Urus had taken the Lamborghini sales crown faster than any earlier model.4
- 2022
10:32.064 at Pikes Peak
Simone Faggioli's Urus Performante beat the Bentayga's 10:49.902 benchmark. Its certified test time left race-day records intact.89
- 2022
Urus S keeps the air springs
The S brought the Performante's 657 hp V8 tune to the comfort-focused facelift, keeping adaptive air suspension and cutting 0–100 km/h to 3.5 seconds.410
- 2024
SE debuts with plug-in hybrid power
The first plug-in Urus brings a 25.9 kWh battery, over 60 km of EV range, longitudinal torque vectoring and an electronic limited-slip differential.1112
- 2026
2027 SE Performante reaches 801 hp
Urus went hybrid-only; the announced 2027 SE Performante specified dual-chamber air springs and the family's largest diffuser.13
Every generation
LM0021986–1993 
Lamborghini Urus concept2012 
Lamborghini Urus2017–present
Power over the years
From 657 hp to 801 hp in 5 years.
Versions
8 versions worth knowing, with their power.
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Standard
Urus
641 hp -
Standard
Urus S
657 hp -
Standard
Urus SE
789 hp -
Performance
Urus Performante
657 hp -
Performance
Urus SE Performante
2027
801 hp -
Special
Urus Pearl Capsule
641 hp -
Special
Urus Graphite Capsule
641 hp -
Limited
Urus Performante Essenza SCV12
2024
657 hp
How to spot one
Look for
- The original Urus has a low, wide stance and a coupe-like roofline.3
- The original Urus mixes Y-shaped and hexagonal details, a peaked hood and crossed rear-hood lines.15
- Triangular air outlets and rugged wheel arches echo the LM002 on the original Urus.3
Year by year
- 2022: Performante debut
Performante adds a two-tone hood and extended roof spoiler; 23-inch Pelope wheels provide another clue.410
- 2023 model year: Urus S
Urus S has hood cooling vents, additional black trim in the front bumper and a subtly reshaped rear bumper.1020
- 2024: SE debut
SE gets slimmer headlights, a larger grille and reshaped hood; mesh joins the Y-shaped rear lights and the license plate moves lower.412
- 2024: SE cabin
SE cabins gain a 12.3-inch central touchscreen with a new interface.411
- 2027: SE Performante
SE Performante adds exposed hood strips, slotted wheel arches, a roof wing, a rear lip spoiler and the largest Urus diffuser.13
Don’t confuse it with
MANSORY Venatus SE
This conversion has star-shaped daytime lights, spoilers on the roof and tailgate, and triple exhaust tips.21
Against its rivals
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Urus vs Porsche Cayenne Turbo (2019)
Figure-eight lap lower is better
Urus23.5 sPorsche Cayenne Turbo (2019)23.9 s2 -
Urus vs Jaguar F-Pace SVR (2019)
Quarter-mile time lower is better
Urus11.3 sJaguar F-Pace SVR (2019)12 s2 -
Urus vs Bentley Bentayga Speed (2020)
Quarter-mile time lower is better
Urus11.3 sBentley Bentayga Speed (2020)11.5 s2
Prices
Value today $147.5K–$292.0K2728
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| Year | Price | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Price when new | $243,377 | California as tested |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $230,000 | 2023 Urus S, 9k miles, BaT |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $132,000 | 2019 Urus, 47k miles, prior accident, BaT |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $183,000 | 2022 Urus, 22k miles, BaT |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $242,500 | 2023 Urus S, 5k miles, BaT |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $164,000 | 2020 Urus, 24k miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $292,000 | 2024 Urus Performante, 7k miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $163,000 | 2019 Urus, 19k miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $147,500 | 2021 Urus, 47k miles shown, repaired damage, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $271,553 | 2025 Urus SE, 1,300 miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $169,053 | 2021 Pearl Capsule, 16k miles shown, TMU, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $271,319 | 2023 Urus Performante, 5k miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $146,777 | 2019 Urus, 47k miles, BaT |
| 2026 | Value today | $147,500–$292,000 |
The rest of the story is in the app
The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.
Versions
- Why each of the 8 versions matters
Legend
- 13 stories from its legend
- “298 km/h on Lake Baikal ice”
- “10:32.064 at Pikes Peak, outside race day”
Generations
- The story of each of the 6 generations
Market
- 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.
See all 40 sources
- 2019 Lamborghini Urus First Drive: The Crossbreed Bull caranddriver.com
- Porsche Cayenne vs. Lamborghini Urus vs. Bentley Bentayga vs. Jaguar F-Pace Comparison motortrend.com
- Lamrboghini Designer Mitja Borkert Talks Urus Styling | Interview, Pictures milesperhr.com
- Lamborghini Urus - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Beijing show: Lamborghini Urus SUV revealed | evo evo.co.uk
- Lamborghini Squadra Corse reveals Urus ST-X Concept | evo evo.co.uk
- DAYS OF SPEED: URUS SETS RECORD ON ICE | Lamborghini Paris lamborghini-paris.com
- Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Sanctions Certified Course Times in New Testing Program - Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ppihc.org
- Urus Takes Out Production SUV Lap Record giltrap.com
- Lamborghini Urus facelift gets new entry level S variant with more luxury | Autocar India autocarindia.com
- Lamborghini Urus SE Makes World Premiere at Auto China Beijing 2024 | audi.com audi.com
- Hybridized Lamborghini Urus SE Is a Tire-Smoking Monster roadandtrack.com
- 2027 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante Ups the Ante on Hybrid Power caranddriver.com
- Lamborghini Urus Performante | Lamborghini.com lamborghini.com
- Urus Lamborghini | Lamborghini.com lamborghini.com
- Lamborghini Urus SE | Lamborghini.com lamborghini.com
- Lamborghini Urus Performante 2023 review | evo evo.co.uk
- Urus Graphite Capsule | Lamborghini.com lamborghini.com
- Lamborghini Urus Performante Essenza SCV12 Edition Is Priceless caranddriver.com
- 2023 Lamborghini Urus S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $230,000 on December 16, 2025 (Lot #223,628) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- Urus SE / Venatus SE | MANSORY mansory.com
- Lamborghini Cheetah Guide & History | LamboCARS.com lambocars.com
- Lamborghini LM002 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Lamborghini LM001 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Lamborghini LMA002 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride - XBOX Wire news.xbox.com
- 2021 Lamborghini Urus for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $147,500 on June 17, 2026 (Lot #247,998) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- No Reserve: 2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $292,000 on May 8, 2026 (Lot #241,680) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- Lamborghini Urus SUVs Recalled For Fire Risk | CarComplaints.com carcomplaints.com
- Lamborghini Urus Common Problems: A Specialist's Guide for Ontario Own – Foreign Automotive foreignautomotive.ca
- 2019 Lamborghini Urus: Just May Be the Ultimate SUV caranddriver.com
- No Reserve: 2019 Lamborghini Urus for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $163,000 on May 26, 2026 (Lot #244,415) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2019 Lamborghini Urus for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $146,777 on February 27, 2026 (Lot #231,481) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $271,553 on August 20, 2026 (Lot #258,771) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2021 Lamborghini Urus Pearl Capsule for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $169,053 on August 19, 2026 (Lot #258,586) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 5k-Mile 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $271,319 on August 6, 2026 (Lot #256,366) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2019 Lamborghini Urus for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $132,000 on December 30, 2025 (Lot #225,396) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2022 Lamborghini Urus for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $183,000 on May 31, 2025 (Lot #194,082) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2023 Lamborghini Urus S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $242,500 on May 2, 2025 (Lot #190,028) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
- 2020 Lamborghini Urus for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $164,000 on February 17, 2025 (Lot #180,664) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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- motortrend.com
- milesperhr.com
- en.wikipedia.org
- evo.co.uk
- lamborghini-paris.com
- ppihc.org
- giltrap.com
- autocarindia.com
- audi.com
- roadandtrack.com
- lamborghini.com
- bringatrailer.com
- mansory.com
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