The 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante SUV has set a new standard for high-performance luxury SUVs. With a 657-horsepower V8 engine and a host of technical improvements, the Urus Performante has shattered records for acceleration, quarter-mile times, and lateral acceleration, among others. But is this Italian super SUV worth its $265,971 price tag? Let’s take a closer look.

Performance and Technical Improvements

The 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante boasts a number of technical improvements over its predecessors. The SUV’s weight has been reduced thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber for the body panels, vents, splitter, and wing, as well as a titanium Akrapovič exhaust system. The rear axle ratio has been shortened to improve acceleration, while the front and rear tracks have been widened for better handling. The Urus Performante also features steel coils in place of air springs for a lower ride height and improved roadholding.

Perhaps most impressively, the 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante has set records for acceleration and lateral acceleration. With a 0-60 mph time of just 3.05 seconds, the Urus Performante is one of the quickest SUVs ever tested. The SUV also completed a lap of MotorTrend’s figure-eight course with a 1.08 g average lateral acceleration, and set a new record for the figure-eight lap time at just 23.1 seconds.

Price and Value

With a starting price of $265,971, the 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante is certainly not a cheap SUV. However, it is worth noting that the Urus Performante’s closest competitor, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, starts at $190,150 – a difference of $75,821. While the Cayenne Turbo GT may not offer quite the same level of performance as the Urus Performante, it is still an extremely capable and high-performing SUV that may be more accessible to some buyers.

Engine	4.0-liter V8
Horsepower	657 hp
Torque	626 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive
0-60 mph	3.05 seconds
Top speed	190 mph
Quarter-mile time	11.25 seconds
Lateral acceleration	1.08 g
Price	$265,971