The automotive world is rapidly evolving, and the SUV segment is no exception, particularly when it comes to performance. It’s hard to believe we’re already past the halfway mark of the 2020s, and the pace of automotive innovation mirrors the incredible speed of the SUVs on this list. Just a few years ago, breaking the 4-second barrier for 0-60 mph in an SUV was exceptional. Now, in 2024, to even be considered among the fastest, an SUV needs to hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds or less.
The competition is fierce, and many high-performance SUVs narrowly miss out on this list. Models like the BMW X3 M and X5 M, the Range Rover Sport SV, Maserati Grecale Trofeo, and Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S are incredibly quick, but not quite quick enough to crack this elite group. Expanding the list to include SUVs hitting 0-60 mph in around 4.0 seconds would easily double its size, highlighting just how rapidly performance standards are rising in this segment.
This article focuses specifically on 0-60 mph acceleration times, as this metric is most relevant to everyday driving and the thrill of rapid acceleration. While top speed is also considered, especially for tie-breakers when acceleration times are equal, the emphasis remains on off-the-line speed. For those interested in outright top speed, we’ll also highlight the top speed kings at the end.
Expect this list of the fastest SUVs to continue to evolve as new 2024 and 2025 models are released. But as of now, here are the current leaders in the world of the fastest SUVs for 2024, focusing on models that deliver breathtaking speed and performance.
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV
0-60 mph: 3.5 Seconds
Top Speed: 106 MPH
It’s astonishing that a vehicle weighing around 9,000 pounds can be categorized among the fastest-accelerating SUVs. The GMC Hummer EV SUV defies physics, reaching 60 mph quicker than many established performance SUVs like the BMW X5 M and Range Rover Sport SV, and even outperforming sports cars like the Ford Mustang Dark Horse in initial acceleration. However, its party trick is short-lived; GMC electronically limits the Hummer EV SUV to a top speed of just 106 mph, the lowest on this list. This SUV prioritizes raw, off-the-line power and imposing presence over high-speed cruising.
2025 Tesla Model Y Performance
0-60 mph: 3.5 Seconds
Top Speed: 155 MPH
The Tesla Model Y Performance might be considered by some as an outlier on this list, appearing more as a practical midsize crossover. Resembling a taller Model 3 with enhanced cargo space and optional three-row seating, the Model Y Performance distinguishes itself with impressive speed. Its dual-motor setup delivers a 0-60 mph sprint in a mere 3.5 seconds. This blend of practicality and exhilarating performance makes the Model Y Performance a standout in the electric SUV market, offering rapid acceleration with everyday usability.
2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
0-60 mph: 3.5 Seconds
Top Speed: 180 MPH
The roar of the Hemi V8 engine is far from silenced. Making a surprising comeback for 2025, the three-row Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat remains the sole option (for now) to experience the legendary supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V-8 engine in the Dodge lineup. Still producing a formidable 710 horsepower and accompanied by an unmistakable eight-cylinder soundtrack, the Durango Hellcat, while near the lower end of this acceleration-focused list, boasts a remarkable 180-mph top speed. This positions it among the world’s fastest SUVs in terms of outright velocity, appealing to those who value both power and high-speed capability in a family-sized SUV.
2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid
0-60 mph: 3.5 Seconds
Top Speed: 183 MPH
Porsche’s presence on this list is strong, and the 2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is a prime example. Continuing with its proven formula, this model combines a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine with an electric motor. Available in both the traditional SUV and the sleek coupe body styles, the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid delivers a combined 729 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. It perfectly blends Porsche’s signature performance with advanced hybrid technology, offering both thrilling speed and enhanced efficiency.
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
0-60 mph: 3.4 Seconds
Top Speed: 124 MPH
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is built for adventure and excitement, thriving on backroads and light trails. Sitting an inch higher than the Mach-E GT, it utilizes the same high-output, dual-motor powertrain, boosting torque to an impressive 700 pound-feet with the optional performance upgrade. While achieving a 3.4-second 0-60 mph sprint on loose gravel might be unrealistic, the Mach-E Rally promises exhilarating fun and impressive speed on pavement, capable of outperforming many SUVs in its class.
2025 Kia EV6 GT
0-60 mph: Estimated 3.4 Seconds (Official Time Not Yet Released)
Top Speed: 162 MPH
The updated Kia EV6 introduces a significant performance upgrade in its GT trim for 2025. Following a mild refresh, the EV6 GT now matches the formidable Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in power output, delivering 601 horsepower in standard operation and up to 641 horsepower during temporary power boosts. Kia hasn’t officially announced the 0-60 mph time, but considering the previous model hit 3.5 seconds and the shared powertrain with the quicker Ioniq 5 N, it’s highly anticipated that the new EV6 GT will be even faster, potentially placing it higher on this fastest SUVs list.
2025 Rivian R1S Dual
0-60 mph: 3.4 Seconds
Top Speed: 110 MPH
Rivian continues to expand its R1S lineup, with the Dual motor model positioned above the base Dual Standard. This version employs a dual-motor configuration producing 665 horsepower, enabling supercar-like acceleration in a three-row SUV when launch control is engaged. Despite its rapid acceleration, the Rivian R1S is fundamentally an adventure SUV. Its all-terrain tires and substantial 7,000-pound weight limit the top speed to 110 mph, prioritizing off-road capability and robust utility over pure high-speed performance.
2025 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV
0-60 mph: 3.4 Seconds
Top Speed: 149 MPH
While slower than anticipated EV sales have led AMG to postpone plans for the next-generation EQE SUV, the current model remains a strong performer. Its dual-motor powertrain delivers 617 horsepower in its standard form, with an optional AMG Dynamic Plus package boosting output to 677 horsepower. The AMG EQE SUV also features performance-tuned suspension and upgraded brakes, essential for managing the speed of this three-ton SUV. It combines AMG’s performance DNA with electric vehicle technology, offering rapid acceleration in a luxurious package.
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance
0-60 mph: 3.4 Seconds
Top Speed: 171 MPH
In a drag race, the hybrid AMG GLC63 S E Performance will keep pace with the electric AMG EQE SUV up to a certain point. However, as speeds increase, the GLC 63’s advanced powertrain takes over. Its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, coupled with a rear-mounted electric motor, ensures continued acceleration to a top speed of 171 mph. This hybrid SUV demonstrates a potent combination of electric boost for initial acceleration and traditional combustion power for sustained high-speed performance.
2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance
0-60 mph: 3.4 Seconds
Top Speed: 190 MPH
The Audi RS Q8 Performance holds the current Nurburgring record for SUVs, a testament to its exceptional performance. For 2025, the RS Q8 is available in the even higher-performing “Performance” trim, which lapped the Nordschleife in an impressive 7 minutes, 36.69 seconds. Reaching a top speed of 190 mph is a key factor in its track prowess, and it also sprints to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine produces a robust 631 horsepower in the Performance trim, securing Audi’s position among the fastest SUVs globally, just outside the top tier.
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Hybrid
0-60 mph: 3.4 Seconds
Top Speed: 194 MPH
New for 2025, the Lamborghini Urus SE introduces a hybrid powertrain, featuring a single electric motor integrated between the twin-turbo V-8 engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup results in a combined output of 789 horsepower and 701 pound-feet of torque, with peak torque available from just 1,750 rpm. The Urus SE is the most powerful variant in the Urus lineup and, with a top speed of 194 mph, it claims the title of the fastest SUV in terms of maximum velocity. While a few other models might be quicker off the line, the Urus SE reigns supreme in top-end speed.
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
0-60 mph: 3.3 Seconds
Top Speed: 124 MPH
Thanks to a significant torque boost from the optional performance upgrade, the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT delivers performance that punches above its weight class. The dual-motor powertrain puts down an impressive 700 pound-feet of torque, accelerating to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, slightly faster than its Mach-E Rally sibling. With a starting price around $58,000, the Mustang-badged Ford offers performance comparable to much more expensive SUVs, at least in terms of acceleration. Like the Mach-E Rally, its top speed is electronically limited to 124 mph.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
0-60 mph: 3.3 Seconds
Top Speed: 161 MPH
Few vehicles offer the surprise factor of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. It’s a practical electric crossover that delivers ballistic acceleration when you demand it. In its most aggressive settings, the Ioniq 5 N hits 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and even provides customizable faux engine sounds for added driving engagement. The dual-motor powertrain is also tuned for surprisingly agile handling, though engaging in spirited driving will quickly deplete the battery. It’s a performance EV that blends practicality with exhilarating speed.
2025 Ferrari Purosangue
0-60 mph: 3.3 Seconds
Top Speed: 192 MPH
The Ferrari Purosangue redefines the SUV concept, essentially being a V-12 supercar in a crossover form. Powered by a naturally-aspirated 715-horsepower engine and designed to accommodate four passengers, the Purosangue prioritizes sport over outright utility. However, it remains a four-door vehicle with a functional cargo area, all-wheel drive, and a curb weight around 4,500 pounds – traits not typically associated with Ferrari. Despite these SUV characteristics, it can reach a blistering 192 mph, accompanied by the iconic sound of an 8,000-rpm V-12 engine. The Purosangue delivers a uniquely Ferrari experience in an SUV package.
2025 Porsche Macan Turbo
0-60 mph: 3.1 Seconds
Top Speed: 161 MPH
Transitioning to all-electric power hasn’t diminished the performance of the Porsche Macan Turbo. Launched in early 2024, Porsche’s “entry-level” SUV is now one of the quickest SUVs available. Its 800-volt architecture, shared with Audi, enables rapid charging and contributes to its blistering 3.1-second 0-60 mph time, a feat unmatched by any current Audi model. The dual-motor setup delivers 630 horsepower in overboost mode, achieving its 161 mph top speed through direct gear reduction, unlike the Taycan’s two-speed gearbox. The electric Macan Turbo sets a new benchmark for electric SUV performance.
2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
0-60 mph: 3.1 Seconds
Top Speed: 190 MPH
On paper, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT matches the electric Macan Turbo in 0-60 mph acceleration. However, the Macan Turbo’s electric power plateaus earlier, while the Cayenne Turbo GT, with its twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, continues to deliver strong performance at higher speeds. Porsche increased its output to 650 horsepower in 2024, enhancing its top speed to 190 mph without altering its initial acceleration. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, the Cayenne Turbo GT offers exceptional performance, but at a premium price, starting at $205,795—nearly double the cost of the Macan Turbo.
2025 Aston Martin DBX707
0-60 mph: 3.1 Seconds
Top Speed: 193 MPH
Only the Lamborghini Urus SE can rival the Aston Martin DBX707 in a high-speed chase, and even then, the DBX707 remains a formidable competitor. A 3.1-second 0-60 mph time places the luxurious Aston ahead of the hybrid Lamborghini in initial acceleration, and its top speed is just shy of the Urus SE by only 1 mph. This model represents a pinnacle of pure combustion engine performance, delivering 697 horsepower from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 without hybrid assistance. The DBX707 is brutally fast, audibly thrilling, and still offers the practicality of a five-seat SUV.
2024 Lotus Eletre R
0-62 mph: 2.95 Seconds (0-60 mph estimated to be slightly faster)
Top Speed: 165 MPH
Entering the sub-three-second 0-60 mph territory, the aggressively styled Lotus Eletre R produces a staggering 905 combined horsepower from its dual-motor electric powertrain. A two-speed transmission balances rapid acceleration with a high top speed of 165 mph. Lotus officially quotes 0-62 mph (100 km/h) times, which are 2.95 seconds for the Eletre R, suggesting a 0-60 mph time that could be marginally quicker. Regardless, the Lotus Eletre R firmly establishes itself among the fastest SUVs in the world, blending Lotus’s sports car heritage with electric SUV performance.
2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor
0-60 mph: 2.9 Seconds
Top Speed: 130 MPH
While anticipation builds for the quad-motor Rivian R1S, the currently available Tri-Motor variant is already exceptionally quick, achieving 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. The Tri-Motor Rivian R1S also benefits from a slightly raised electronic speed limiter, allowing drivers to reach 130 mph when launch control is engaged. Despite its incredible acceleration, the R1S Tri-Motor remains true to its utility roots as a three-row, all-terrain SUV with a substantial 400-mile range – provided you resist the temptation to frequently use launch control.
2025 Tesla Model X Plaid
0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds
Top Speed: 163 MPH
Despite the surge of high-performance SUVs entering the market, the Tesla Model X Plaid continues to dominate as the quickest SUV. Tesla officially claims a 0-60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds, and independent tests have often shown even faster times. This isn’t a stripped-down, track-focused vehicle; the Model X Plaid, with its 1,020 horsepower, retains its distinctive features like the yoke steering and falcon-wing doors. It also maintains practical SUV capabilities, including a 5,000-pound towing capacity. The Model X Plaid offers unmatched acceleration in the SUV segment, rivaling the quickest production cars globally, at least for short bursts of speed.
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Fastest SUVs 0-60 MPH – Quick Reference List
- 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid – 0-60: 2.5 seconds
- 2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor – 0-60 2.9 seconds
- 2024 Lotus Eletre R – 0-62: 2.95 seconds (est. 0-60 slightly faster)
- 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 – 0-60: 3.1 seconds
- 2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT – 0-60: 3.1 seconds
- 2025 Porsche Macan Turbo – 0-60: 3.1 seconds
- 2025 Ferrari Purosangue – 0-60: 3.3 seconds
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – 0-60: 3.3 seconds
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT – 0-60: 3.3 seconds
- 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE – 0-60: 3.4 seconds
- 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance – 0-60: 3.4 seconds
- 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance – 0-60: 3.4 seconds
- 2025 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV – 0-60: 3.4 seconds
- 2025 Rivian R1S Dual – 0-60: 3.4 seconds
- 2025 Kia EV6 GT – 0-60: Estimated 3.4 seconds
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally – 0-60: 3.4 seconds
- 2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid – 0-60: 3.5 seconds
- 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat – 0-60 3.5 seconds
- 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance – 0-60: 3.5 seconds
- 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV – 0-60: 3.5 seconds
Fastest SUVs Top Speed – Quick Reference List
- 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE – Top Speed: 194 mph
- 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 – Top Speed: 193 mph
- 2025 Ferrari Purosangue – Top Speed: 192 mph
- 2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT – Top Speed: 190 mph
- 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance – Top Speed: 190 mph
- 2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid – Top Speed: 183 mph
- 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat – Top Speed: 180 mph
- 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance – Top Speed: 171 mph
- 2024 Lotus Eletre R – Top Speed: 165 mph
- 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid – Top Speed: 163 mph
- 2025 Kia EV6 GT – Top Speed: 162 mph
- 2025 Porsche Macan Turbo – Top Speed: 161 mph
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – Top Speed: 161 mph
- 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance – Top Speed: 155 mph
- 2025 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV – Top Speed: 149 mph
- 2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor – Top Speed: 130 mph
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally – Top Speed: 124 mph
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT – Top Speed: 124 mph
- 2025 Rivian R1S Dual – Top Speed: 110 mph
- 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV – Top Speed: 106 mph
