2.9-Second Surprise: The Fastest SUVs of 2025

Speed and size rarely mix but 2025’s fastest SUVs prove otherwise. With blistering 2.9-second 0–60 mph times, these performance monsters blend luxury, technology, and insane power. From electric rockets to twin-turbo beasts, here are the SUVs that redefine what fast really feels like.

Tesla Model X Plaid

So uh, this thing, man… it’s like a spaceship pretending to be a family car. The Tesla Model X Plaid just… whoosh. Zero to sixty in 2.9 seconds. Yeah, an SUV that weighs over 5,000 pounds doing that? That’s nuts. You open the doors and it’s like a bird stretching its wings those Falcon things. And for around $95,000, you get all that speed and tech screens that make you feel like you’re hacking into NASA. I wouldn’t say it’s beautiful, but it’s kinda scary fast.

Lamborghini Urus Performante

And then there’s the Urus Performante. Bruh, every time I see one, I just feel like it shouldn’t exist and yet, it totally should. It’s mad, it’s loud, it’s like Lamborghini took a bull, shoved it in a designer suit, and said, “Yeah, go pick up the kids.” It does 0–60 in about 3.1 seconds, which, uh, for a big boy costing around $270,000, isn’t shocking but still hilarious. It’s more about the drama than practicality. You look ridiculous, but in the best way.

Rivian R1S

Okay, switching gears a bit pun intended the Rivian R1S. Honestly, I love how futuristic it feels without screaming “EV nerd.” It’s fast too, like 3 seconds flat if you go with the quad motor setup. All-electric, all torque, no drama. It’s around $95,000, but it feels built for people who camp on weekends and drag race Teslas on weekdays. I mean… both sound expensive hobbies.

BMW XM Label Red

Now, the BMW XM Label Red—try saying that three times. It’s BMW’s wild child. Hybrid, twin-turbo V8, like 738 horsepower of stubborn German engineering. Zero to sixty around 3.6 seconds, and okay, it’s not the “fastest” but it feels fast in this heavy, thumpy way. Costs about $185,000. The interior’s wild, kinda like a nightclub you can drive. Not sure who it’s for, but I’d take a spin just to feel fancy.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

This one’s just… chef’s kiss. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is what happens when Porsche says, “We’re bored, let’s break physics again.” 0–60 in about 3.1 seconds, which, for a full SUV, is absurd. Feels smaller when you drive it. Handles like a 911 on stilts. Costs around $197,000, which kinda hurts, but driving it once will ruin every other SUV for you. I’m not even exaggerating.

Aston Martin DBX707

Aston Martin just had to show up, right? The DBX707 such a dramatic name, but totally matches its vibe. It’s this angry, elegant beast that does 0 60 in 3.1 seconds. The exhaust note? Pure movie soundtrack. Around $240,000 though… yeah, not for regular mortals. I saw one once and it looked like it was judging me for driving a normal car.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (yeah, still wild)

So here’s a weird one yeah, the Jeep Trackhawk is still here in 2025, in spirit at least. It’s like that loud dude at the party who shouldn’t still be going hard, but somehow he’s still shotgunning beers. Supercharged V8, 707 horsepower, and still capable of hitting 60 in 3.5 seconds. Price hovers around $95,000 if you find one new-ish. It’s the SUV equivalent of saying “screw efficiency.”

Lucid Gravity

Ah, the new kid on the block. The Lucid Gravity hasn’t been out long, but it’s already flexing EV power like it’s been here forever. Dual motors, expected under 3 seconds to 60, super sleek interior that makes Teslas look minimal to the point of boredom. Priced around $130,000, and honestly, it screams “future luxury” without being too shouty. The headlights alone look smarter than me.

Ferrari Purosangue

And then, of course, Ferrari had to step in and ruin the curve. The Purosangue’s name literally means “thoroughbred,” and it lives up to that. V12, naturally aspirated, totally unnecessary but so, so beautiful. 0–60 in about 3.2 seconds, price starts somewhere north of $400,000… and that’s before people start ticking boxes. It’s the SUV that doesn’t want to be an SUV kinda like a Ferrari in denial.