Fast SUVs are not just limited to hot rodders stuffing giant engines in jacked-up trucks anymore. The fastest SUVs on the planet can be purchased at your local dealership, and come straight from the factory with obscene amounts of horsepower, giant brakes to slow down from three-digit speeds, and the kind of suspension tuning that ensures they will not flip their tall centers of gravity at the next hairpin corner. All of this speed and handling prowess comes at a price - most of these trucks are far from cheap - but they offer a striking level of performance that rarely sacrifices any practicality in the process. Let's take a quick look at the top 10 fastest SUVs.
2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG - 5.2 seconds
A new addition to the G-Class lineup for 2016, the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG is another big SUV that straddles the line between performance and luxury. The Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG is built on the bones of a dedicated off-road vehicle that features a rugged frame, box-like styling and gobs of attitude. With 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque on tap from its twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine, a standard 4-wheel drive system, and 7-speed automatic transmission, the G65 AMG runs the gamut to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds, edging out last year's range-topper, the G63 AMG, by a tenth of a second.
2016 Audi SQ5 - 5.1 seconds
The 2016 Audi SQ5 is a faster version of the already compact SUV. The Audi SQ5 aims to take it to rivals like the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class by offering a little extra grunt in the form of a 3.0-liter supercharged V6. Rated at 354 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque, and featuring the brand's signature quattro all-wheel drive, the SQ5 is the spunkiest SUV ever built by Audi. A 7-speed automatic transmission assists the modestly powered vehicle in its quest to surge past 60 mph in a respectable 5.1 seconds.
2016 BMW X5 xDrive50i - 4.9 seconds
The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive50i does not fly under the banner of the M Division, or any other fancy tuner, aftermarket or otherwise. Nope, the BMW X5 xDrive50i stands for the top-of-the-line edition of the BMW's flagship family SUV. This nondescript sports utility vehicle enjoys 445 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine, which, in combination with its standard all-wheel drive system and 8-speed automatic transmission, is enough to propel it to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. That's a number that would have turned heads if it was attached to a dedicated sports car just a decade ago.
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - 4.8 seconds
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has recently seen several upgrades, but the key change made to this high-performance SUV was in the transmission department. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT features a smooth 8-speed gearbox, giving it the flexibility to cruise around the city casually or devour a drag strip with equal prowess. With 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque under the hood in the form of a 6.4-liter V8, and with a 4-wheel drive system as standard equipment (featuring launch control), it's no surprise that the Jeep can leap to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds.
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged - 4.6 seconds
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged may have the longest name on this list, but it's deserving attention to more than just its mouthful of a moniker. The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged rides on a platform that has been made significantly lighter than the models in the recent past. This means that its 510-horsepower, 5.0-liter supercharged V8 has the ability to sprint to 60 mph from a standing start in 4.6 seconds. Credit also goes to Land Rover's 461 lb-ft of twist, as well as its full-time 4-wheel drive system and 8-speed automatic transmission.
2016 BMW X6 M - 4.2 seconds
The 2016 BMW X6 M is a vehicle that does not exist for all rights and purposes. The BMW X6 M's coupe-inspired body style ensures limited headroom for rear passenger seats, as well as a distinct lack of cargo capacity, and its massive size and weight should disqualify it from any type of spirited driving. And yet, the X6 M manages to hit 60 mph for just 4.2 seconds, all thanks to the BMW M Division's 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 that produces 567 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive ensures maximum traction at full throttle, and a new 8-speed automatic transmission handles the gear changes for the SUV.
A new addition to the G-Class lineup for 2016, the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG is another big SUV that straddles the line between performance and luxury. The Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG is built on the bones of a dedicated off-road vehicle that features a rugged frame, box-like styling and gobs of attitude. With 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque on tap from its twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine, a standard 4-wheel drive system, and 7-speed automatic transmission, the G65 AMG runs the gamut to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds, edging out last year's range-topper, the G63 AMG, by a tenth of a second.
2016 Audi SQ5 - 5.1 secondsThe 2016 Audi SQ5 is a faster version of the already compact SUV. The Audi SQ5 aims to take it to rivals like the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class by offering a little extra grunt in the form of a 3.0-liter supercharged V6. Rated at 354 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque, and featuring the brand's signature quattro all-wheel drive, the SQ5 is the spunkiest SUV ever built by Audi. A 7-speed automatic transmission assists the modestly powered vehicle in its quest to surge past 60 mph in a respectable 5.1 seconds.
The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive50i does not fly under the banner of the M Division, or any other fancy tuner, aftermarket or otherwise. Nope, the BMW X5 xDrive50i stands for the top-of-the-line edition of the BMW's flagship family SUV. This nondescript sports utility vehicle enjoys 445 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine, which, in combination with its standard all-wheel drive system and 8-speed automatic transmission, is enough to propel it to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. That's a number that would have turned heads if it was attached to a dedicated sports car just a decade ago.
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has recently seen several upgrades, but the key change made to this high-performance SUV was in the transmission department. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT features a smooth 8-speed gearbox, giving it the flexibility to cruise around the city casually or devour a drag strip with equal prowess. With 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque under the hood in the form of a 6.4-liter V8, and with a 4-wheel drive system as standard equipment (featuring launch control), it's no surprise that the Jeep can leap to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds.
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged may have the longest name on this list, but it's deserving attention to more than just its mouthful of a moniker. The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged rides on a platform that has been made significantly lighter than the models in the recent past. This means that its 510-horsepower, 5.0-liter supercharged V8 has the ability to sprint to 60 mph from a standing start in 4.6 seconds. Credit also goes to Land Rover's 461 lb-ft of twist, as well as its full-time 4-wheel drive system and 8-speed automatic transmission.
The 2016 BMW X6 M is a vehicle that does not exist for all rights and purposes. The BMW X6 M's coupe-inspired body style ensures limited headroom for rear passenger seats, as well as a distinct lack of cargo capacity, and its massive size and weight should disqualify it from any type of spirited driving. And yet, the X6 M manages to hit 60 mph for just 4.2 seconds, all thanks to the BMW M Division's 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 that produces 567 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive ensures maximum traction at full throttle, and a new 8-speed automatic transmission handles the gear changes for the SUV.
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