Lamborghini has unleashed the new Urus S, which matches its Performante sibling on power (but weighs a little more) and sports slightly less extremeexterior styling…

When Lamborghini unwrapped the refreshed Urus in August 2022, it detailed only the Performante derivative. Now, a new Urus S variant has been unleashed, with the same peak power and torque figures as the Performante.

That means the twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine in the Urus S generates 490 kW and 850 Nm, outputs that are delivered to all four corners through an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, since the latest version doesn’t benefit from various of the Performante’s weight-saving measures (the Urus S has a listed kerb weight of 2 197 kg, which is 47 kg more), it’s a touch tardier to three figures.

Still, the claimed 0-100 kph time of 3.5 seconds (two-tenths down on the Performante) is hardly pedestrian. The 200 kph mark is reached in a claimed 12.5 seconds, while top speed is listed as a heady 305 kph (a mere unit behind the lighter version). Lamborghini says the exhaust system, meanwhile, has gained a “more distinct sound at start-up and a sharper note in each drive mode”.

Since it employs the same powertrain calibration as the Performante, the Urus S delivers what the Italian firm describes as “optimum responsiveness and performance when required, alongside luxurious everyday driving pleasure”.

How else does the Urus S differ from its Performante sibling?

Where the Urus S does differ is in its exterior styling, which is a little less extreme. For instance, the newcomer gains a fresh front-bumper design (incorporating a matte-black stainless steel skidplate as standard). The new carbon-fibre painted bonnet, meanwhile, comes with matte-black air vents, with optional finishes to the vents in gloss black, body colour or carbon fibre. There’s also an optional exposed carbon-fibre roof available.

Revised rear-bumper styling includes a matte-black-painted lower section with a fresh twin-pipe exhaust design in brushed steel as standard (or various other optional finishes). New alloy wheel options are also offered alongside the standard 21-inch items, including 22-inch Nath rims (titanium matte with a diamond polish finish) and 23-inch Taigete wheels (bronze with a diamond polish finish).

The Sant’Agata Bolognese-based automaker furthermore offers five style configuration options, each featuring unique combinations of body paint colour, black trim and carbon-fibre components (in shiny or matte finishes). Inside, the Urus S gains a “fully revised” colour and trim offering.

“The Urus has proven its appeal for those seeking the decisive combination of the sportiest SUV and a Lamborghini to drive every day: the Urus S sits perfectly alongside the new Urus Performante, for those choosing the purest sublimation of performance, luxury and versatility,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

“The Urus’ commercial success, with more than 20 000 vehicles produced, is testament to its credentials as the first and enduring Super SUV: the Urus S elevates that reputation.”