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The prospect of a new Lamborghini Grand Touring car is officially on the horizon, as CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirms the brand is actively exploring a 2-door 2+2 model. Speaking recently with Road & Track, Winkelmann explicitly ruled out the possibility of adding a sedan or a smaller SUV to the current lineup. This strategic pivot follows the company's decision in February to cancel the all-electric Lanzador four-seater concept. Instead, the Italian automaker is focusing its expansion efforts on a traditional grand tourer format.
While specific powertrain details remain undisclosed, industry trends and previous executive statements point heavily toward a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup. Lamborghini has previously committed to transitioning its entire lineup to PHEVs by 2030. Furthermore, Winkelmann has consistently expressed a desire to keep internal combustion engines alive for as long as regulatory frameworks allow.
Despite the cancellation of the Lanzador, the dream of a fully electric Lamborghini is not entirely dead. Winkelmann clarified that the company is still working on the EV concept to ensure they are ready when market demand shifts. However, he reiterated that a fully electric model will not arrive before 2030, citing a current target market that remains "close to zero."
A dedicated 2+2 grand tourer would fill a significant gap in the current Lamborghini portfolio. The flagship Revuelto and the new Temerario are uncompromising supercars rather than long-distance cruisers, while the Urus SE crossover lacks the low-slung dynamics of a traditional GT. If this new model features a front-mounted combustion engine, it would be the brand's first non-SUV front-engined vehicle since the legendary Espada ceased production in 1978.
Entering the grand touring segment would place Lamborghini in direct competition with some of the most established names in luxury performance. A front-engined, hybrid 2+2 would naturally rival heavyweights like the Mercedes-AMG GT63S E-Performance, the Ferrari Roma, the Aston Martin DB12, and the Bentley Continental GT.
My Take
Lamborghini's decision to pivot away from the all-electric Lanzador in favor of a hybrid 2+2 grand tourer is a highly pragmatic reading of the current ultra-luxury market. By acknowledging that the EV demand in this specific segment is currently "close to zero," Winkelmann is protecting the brand's core identity while still adhering to the 2030 PHEV mandate. This ensures the company remains profitable without alienating its traditional customer base.
A front-engined hybrid GT makes perfect strategic sense when you look at the success of the Ferrari Roma and the Aston Martin DB12. Buyers in this bracket want the dramatic styling and acoustic theater of a combustion engine, paired with the everyday usability that the Revuelto simply cannot offer. This upcoming 2+2 will likely become the ultimate daily driver for Lamborghini loyalists who find the Urus too common.
