Top 10 SUVs with the Fastest Acceleration in 2025

SUVs aren’t just about space and comfort anymore they’re beasts on the road. These 10 SUVs combine luxury, power, and insane acceleration, making 2025’s lineup faster than ever before.

Tesla Model X Plaid

it’s the one everyone knows. The Model X Plaid is just… it’s stupid fast. In an SUV! That’s hypercar territory, it’s bonkers. And it has those weird falcon wing doors which are cool, I guess, but kinda gimmicky? But the performance, uhm, you can’t argue with that. It’s around, let’s see, I think it starts at like, $95,000? But it can go way up from there with options. It feels like a spaceship, a really, really quick one.

Rivian R1S

Now this one, I have a soft spot for. The Rivian R1S. It’s like, this super capable, proper off-roader that can also just embarrass muscle cars at a stoplight. It’s so versatile! And it looks tough, you know, not like a sleek egg. The quad-motor setup is just insane, instant power to each wheel. I think it does 0-60 in about 3 seconds flat. And the best part? You can actually take it on a proper adventure without worrying about scratching it. Price is up there, though, starting around $78,000. But for what you get… honestly, it’s tempting.

Ferrari Purosangue

Okay, so this is the one. The Ferrari of SUVs. Just saying the name feels fancy. The Purosangue. It’s not an SUV, Ferrari says it’s an “FUV” or whatever, but come on. It has four doors! Anyway, it has a screaming V12 engine. A V12! In 2025! It’s like a unicorn. The sound is just… glorious. It’s not just fast in a straight line, it’s a Ferrari, so it handles like a dream. But the price, oh man, the price. You’re looking at about $400,000. So, you know, if money is absolutely no object… yeah, this is the one.

Lotus Eletre

Speaking of bonkers… the Lotus Eletre. Lotus, the company known for tiny, lightweight sports cars, made a massive electric SUV. And it’s ridiculously quick. The top model, the Eletre R, has like, 900 horsepower. It’ll hit 60 in under 2.95 seconds, which is just… why? Who needs that? But I kinda love that they did it. It looks like a spaceship that’s angry at another spaceship. Starts at around $107,000, which in this company almost seems… reasonable? Wow, my perspective is broken.

BMW XM Label

BMW’s… uh, most powerful production vehicle ever? I think that’s right. The XM Label. It’s a hybrid, so you get a V8 and an electric motor. It’s a beast. The design is… controversial, let’s say. That two-tone paint and the giant grille, it’s a lot to take in. But the performance is undeniable. 0-60 in like 3.7 seconds? Something like that. It’s a proper luxury barge that can tear up the asphalt. Price is steep, though, starting at about $185,000. It’s for someone who wants to make a statement, for sure.

Lamborghini Urus Performante

The original super-SUV, really. The Urus. This one’s the Performante version, so it’s even sharper, louder, and more aggressive. It has a twin-turbo V8 that just roars. It feels so theatrical, you know? Every drive is an event. It’s not just fast, it’s an experience. The handling is surprisingly good for something so big and heavy. But, uhm, the cost of entry is… high. We’re talking around $260,000. If you have to ask, you know?

Audi RS E-tron GT

Wait, is this an SUV? It’s kinda… a crossover? A liftback? You know what, it’s got the ride height and the shape, I’m counting it. The Audi RS E-tron GT. It’s basically a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in a snazzier suit. And it is so fast. The acceleration is just brutal and silent, it’s surreal. And it’s so beautifully built inside, typical Audi. It just feels premium. Starts around $125,000. It’s for the person who wants blistering speed but also wants to be understated. Well, as understated as a car this quick can be.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

Porsche just knows how to do this, you know? The Cayenne Turbo GT is like a surgeon’s tool. It’s not the absolute fastest in a straight line—though 0-60 in 3.1 seconds is nothing to sneeze at—but it’s the one you’d want on a twisty road. The balance, the steering feel… it’s magical. It makes you feel like a better driver than you are. And it has a glorious, shouty V8. It’s a proper driver’s SUV. But that excellence comes at a price, around $190,000. Oof.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

A Jeep! The Grand Cherokee 4xe. It’s a plug-in hybrid, so you get a bit of electric-only range for around town, but when you put your foot down, the combined power is… shocking, honestly. It’s not in the 2-second club, but low 4-seconds to 60 is seriously quick for a Jeep. And it’s so much more affordable than the others here, starting at maybe $60,000. It’s the everyday superhero of this list. Does the school run, tows your boat, and then dusts a Mustang GT. Love it.

Maserati Grecale Folgore

Maserati’s all-electric one, the Grecale Folgore. It’s their attempt to, you know, jump into the future. And it’s pretty darn quick. It looks great, has that classic Maserati style and a really nice interior. The sound they pipe in is… interesting. Not sure if I love it or hate it. But the performance is solid, 0-60 in the low 3-second range. It’s a stylish, Italian way to go electric. Starts around $90,000. It’s a contender if you want to stand out from the Tesla crowd.

Kia EV9 GT

That is just mind-boggling to me. You can take the whole soccer team to practice and then casually gap a sports car on the way home. The value is insane, probably starting around $75,000. It’s proof that insane speed is becoming… I don’t know, democratized? It’s for everyone now.