The top 10 fastest SUVs in 2025

Performance SUVs cater to a niche crowd, but the latest models are some of the fastest cars on sale today. V8 engines, hybrid technology and clever four-wheel drive systems give them supercar-rivalling performance, often with a supercar-worthy price tag.

It all started around the turn of the millennium, with models like the Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes ML55 AMG, both of which featured big, thirsty V8 engines. Being able to do 0-62mph in under six seconds seemed utterly mad for an SUV back then, but the current Cayenne is drastically quicker than that – and it’s certainly not alone.

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There are an increasing number of high-performance options across the board, like the Ford Puma ST and the Hyundai Kona N. At the other end of the scale, marques like Lamborghini, Ferrari and Aston Martin have turned their attention to SUVs in recent years, launching luxurious models with enough performance to live up to their prestigious badges.

Most of the fastest SUVs have fuel-guzzling petrol engines, making them some of the least economical cars on the road. But manufacturers like Tesla and Hyundai are proving that you can win drag races with battery power instead, all of which produce zero tailpipe-emissions and can cost very little to run.

There’s no getting around the fact that most of these SUVs are giant machines, often weighing considerably more than two tonnes. Their straight-line speed may be face-bending, and the latest suspension tech keeps them in check through the corners, but don’t expect Lotus-like handling. Well, unless you opt for the car in top spot on this list.

We’ve ranked the following performance SUVs by their 0-62mph time, which is the standard benchmark for straight-line acceleration. So keep reading for our rundown of the fastest SUVs...

1. Lotus Eletre R

• 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds
• Priced from £130,000

There was a time when the thought of a big, heavy electric SUV from Lotus – a marque famous for its featherweight sports cars – was hard to imagine, but the Eletre smashed all expectations when it arrived in 2022. It looks like no Lotus that’s come before it and still serves up an engaging driving experience with enough straight-line speed to send your pulse sky high.

Even the most basic Eletre is rapid, delivering around 600bhp and launching from 0-62mph in just 4.5 seconds. Splash a bit more cash – £40,000 to be exact – and you can upgrade to the R model, which ups the ante significantly. Power rises to 893bhp, and the 0-62mph time tumbles to sub-three seconds, making it the quickest SUV you can buy today. What’s more, you’ll be hurtling towards the national speed limit surrounded by luxurious materials and cutting edge tech in serene, EV comfort.

2=. Aston Martin DBX 707

• 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds
• Priced from £205,000

If you want a performance SUV with a luxury British image, then the Aston Martin DBX could be for you. A 542bhp twin-turbo 4.0-litre petrol engine propels the DBX from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 181mph, despite the car’s 2.2-tonne weight. But the folks at Aston decided that wasn’t enough and, in 2022, released the DBX707. Its V8 engine pumps out 697bhp, which launches it from 0-62mph in a barely believable 3.3 seconds.

Of all the super SUVs on this list, the DBX is one of the best to drive. It’s lighter than most of its rivals and an advanced chassis setup with air suspension gives the car a cornering ability that almost defies physics.

2=. Lamborghini Urus Performante

• 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds
• Priced from £209,000

Not even Lamborghini can ignore the popularity of SUVs, and the Urus is already its best-selling model. It may have a higher ground clearance and more doors than typical Lamborghinis, but it’s still just as attention-grabbing – and just as fast.

The Performante version is capable of a 0-62mph time of 3.3 seconds thanks to its 657bhp twin-turbo V8 engine – a powerplant it shares with the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. A Lamborghini should be all about driving theatre, and putting the Urus Performante into one of its sportier drive modes tweaks the exhaust note to produce a thrilling soundtrack that will make you never want to stop driving.

2=. Ferrari Purosangue

• 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds
• Priced from £313,000

If there’s anything to truly exemplify the current craze for SUVs, it’s the fact that even supercar-maker Ferrari has got in on the action, introducing the Purosangue. Ferrari purists might have lamented the Purosangue when it was announced, but the sleek SUV is an undoubtedly impressive car. It will do 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds like its Lamborghini Urus Performante rival, and will go on to a top speed of 192mph.

The Purosangue makes an astonishing 715bhp from a 6.5-litre V12 engine. Ferrari has pushed the V12 as far back as it will go, with the intention of giving the Purosangue handling characteristics that are closer to that of its mid-engined supercar stablemates. It’s arguably also one of the most striking SUVs of all time, and certainly stands out in our list thanks to its unique styling and quirky rear-hinged back doors.

2=. Porsche Macan Electric Turbo

• 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds
• Priced from £97,000

The Porsche Taycan was the German marque’s first stab at melding its trademark handling with EV power, and we’d argue it nailed the brief. The Macan Electric attempts the same trick with SUV practicality, and we’re happy to report that it has Porsche-worthy performance in spades.

There are several Macan Electric models to pick from, but it’s the Turbo that will win you a game of SUV Top Trumps. With 630bhp from its dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup, it’ll sprint from 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds. That’s quicker than a 911 GT3, and the Macan Electric has space for five, a big boot and a range of over 360 miles. At nearly £100,000, it’s not cheap, but then again, that doesn’t look like bad value compared to the SUVs above.

6. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

• 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds
• Priced from £65,000

SUV or hatchback? We’d argue the Hyundai Ioniq 5 falls somewhere in between, but there’s one thing you can’t question: its speed. We’re talking about the Ioniq 5 N model in particular here, which ramps up the performance of Hyundai’s family EV to supercar-rivalling levels. Along with the sporty bodykit, you get a dual-motor electric powertrain that delivers 601bhp, winding up to 641bhp in ‘N’ mode. The 0-62mph benchmark is done and dusted in just 3.4 seconds as a result.

Let’s remind you, this is the same company that builds the i10 supermini, yet the Ioniq 5 N can out-accelerate a BMW M4, a Maserati GranTurismo, and an Aston Martin Vantage. It’s just as easy to live with as the regular Ioniq 5, with bags of interior space, a tech-laden dashboard, and rock-bottom running costs. Hyundai hasn’t just focused on straight-line speed here, though. The Ioniq 5 N packs some clever chassis trickery, along with a driving mode that simulates a performance petrol engine, gear shifts and all.

7. Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S

• 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds
• Priced from £109,000

Mercedes was one of the first manufacturers to build a performance SUV when it stuffed a V8 engine into the ML55 AMG in 1999. Today, the GLC 63 – or Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S e Performance 4Matic+, to use its full name – continues its legacy, albeit without a roaring V8 engine. It’s a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, but don’t think that the super-SUV has gone soft. It delivers 671bhp, which is enough to launch it from 0-62mph in just 3.5 seconds. That’s nearly twice as fast as its great-grandfather from 1999.

The decision to drop the V8 engine from the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 was met with some scepticism due to the added weight and complexity of the hybrid system. It does lack some of the character of old AMG models, and it’s not as engaging to drive as rival performance SUVs, but the GLC 63 is undeniably fast.

8. Kia EV6 GT

• 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds
• Priced from £63,000

What do you do if you want the performance of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N without the boy-racer styling? Kia has you covered – the EV6 GT shares its platform with the Hyundai, but offers a slightly more restrained, comfortable experience. Its straight-line speed is hardly tame, though – it’ll hit 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, just 0.1 seconds shy of its sister car.

That’s down to its dual-motor electric powertrain, upgraded to 641bhp for 2025. The EV6 GT has also picked up the Ioniq 5 N’s performance party piece – the simulated gear shift mode. That allows the driver to sacrifice a bit of straight-line performance for some added drama, with a fake petrol engine noise pumped through the speakers. Sure, you won’t have the luxurious materials or head-turning looks to rival the Italian SUVs on this list, but you’ll be driving nearly as fast for a fraction of the price.

9. Tesla Model Y Performance

• 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds
• Priced from £60,000

The USA may be famous for its V8 engines, but Tesla goes about performance in a very different way entirely. The marque has revolutionised the electric car market in little over a decade, and the Model Y is its best-seller yet. The Performance model uses the same dual electric motors found in the Model 3 Performance saloon, propelling it from 0-60mph in a spookily-quiet 3.5 seconds – Tesla doesn’t quote a 0-62mph time. It’s also one of the more affordable cars on this list, at just under £60,000.

Despite its quick acceleration, the Model Y Performance isn’t an out-and-out racing machine. It’s designed for comfort as well as cornering prowess, but its straight-line speed is certainly there when you need it to overtake slower traffic. It’ll even crack 319 miles of range, which isn’t bad for an EV with supercar-rivalling speed.

10. Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid

• 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds
• Priced from £145,000

The Porsche Cayenne was one of the first performance SUVs and proved hugely popular, rescuing the brand from financial ruin in the late 1990s. A quarter of a century later, it’s still one of the fastest 4x4s around, especially in Turbo E-Hybrid guise. Its electrically-assisted V8 engine pumps out 723bhp, and its 0-62mph drops to just 3.7 seconds. Plus, its 45-mile electric-only range will let you creep around town in zero-emission silence.

If 3.7 seconds to 62mph doesn’t sound quick enough for you, there’s always the optional GT Package. Available exclusively for the Cayenne Coupe, this £20,000 option cuts 100kg from the weight of the regular Turbo E-Hybrid, shaving 0.1 seconds off the 0-62mph time and landing it a spot on this list.

The fastest SUVs: prices and 0-62mph time table

Check out the table below for a full list of the top 10 fastest SUVs, with prices and our Carbuyer score.