Novitec’s Wide-Body Urus SE Ups the Lamborghini Game

Cars whisper. Then some roar. Novitec's take on the Lamborghini Urus SE does the latter. It arrives like a tuned gladiator: wider shoulders, sharper lines, and a presence that refuses to be ignored. The German tuner has given the plug-in hybrid SUV a dramatic reinterpretation, calling the project SE Esteso, and the result is less a mild upgrade and more a new personality.

More muscle, more drama

At first glance the change is sculptural. Front and rear fenders have been flared to create a purposeful, muscular stance. Special side skirts and a set of forged Y-shaped wheels, likely developed with well-known wheel makers, stretch the silhouette outward and make the car look ready to pounce. The wheels are larger than factory items and wear a two-tone finish that pairs glossy black with vivid yellow accents, echoing the bright yellow brake calipers tucked behind them.

Carbon fiber plays a lead role in the visual story. The hood features intake vents. A lower splitter and revised front bumper sharpen the face. A three-piece trunk spoiler, a roof wing, and a new rear diffuser complete the aerodynamic drama. These bits sit against a striking yellow exterior that lets the dark carbon panels pop.

• Carbon fiber vented hood
• Front splitter and revised bumper
• Three-piece rear spoiler and roof wing
• New rear diffuser

Novitec did not simply bolt on styling pieces. A lowering module reduces ride height, tightening the center of gravity and allowing the wide wheels to fill the arches in a way that looks intentional rather than forced. The tuner has also fitted a bespoke exhaust system to help the twin-turbo 4.0 liter V8 breathe freer and sing louder. The sound is part of the appeal. It is part of the statement.

Novitec has not released exact power figures for its modifications. For context, the stock Urus SE hybrid package delivers about 800 horsepower and 950 newton meters of torque, capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in roughly 3.4 seconds and topping out near 312 kilometers per hour. Lamborghini's factory SE Performante nudges those numbers slightly higher: about 812 horsepower, 1000 newton meters, and a 0 to 100 figure around 3.3 seconds, with an electric-only range near 60 kilometers. The gains on paper are narrow. The experience feels different.

Inside, Novitec keeps the cabin focused and sporty. A black theme dominates, but yellow double stitching traces the dashboard, center console, and seats, tying the interior to the exterior in a tactile way. It is subtle and loud at once.

The choice ends up being about character rather than raw splits in a spec sheet.

So what should a buyer pick? A bespoke wide-body Urus SE with a higher price tag and an identity all its own, or the factory SE Performante straight from the showroom, a car honed by Lamborghini engineers and slightly quicker on paper? There is no single correct answer. For collectors and those who crave exclusivity and visual theater, Novitec's SE Esteso will be irresistible. For buyers who prioritize factory engineering, marginally sharper performance numbers, and the assurance of dealer support, the Performante remains compelling.

Either way, Novitec has stirred the pot. The Urus SE was already a statement. Now it wears that statement louder and with broader shoulders.