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Fastest SUVs in 2027
Direct answer
The Rivian R1S tri-motor and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe are the fastest SUVs on this list, both reaching 60 mph in 2.8 sec in Car and Driver tests. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is next at 3.0 sec, and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 closes the top 10 at 3.7 sec.
At a glance
| # | Pick | 0-60 mph (C/D test) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (Gen 2) | 2.8 sec, tri-motor R1S (2025 Tri-Motor Max) | The quickest SUV Car and Driver has timed to 60 mph |
| 2 | Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe (E3 II) | 2.8 sec, Cayenne Turbo GT | The fastest gas-powered SUV in the C/D tests |
| 3 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (NE1 N) | 3.0 sec, 2025 Ioniq 5 N | The cheapest way into the 3-second club |
| 4 | Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (2026) | 3.1 sec, 2026 Gravity Grand Touring | A three-row electric SUV with 828 hp |
| 5 | Audi RS Q8 Performance (4M facelift) | 3.1 sec, 2025 RS Q8 Performance | Urus-like speed for far less money |
| 6 | Tesla Model Y Performance (Juniper) | 3.3 sec, Model Y Performance AWD | The quickest SUV at a price under $60,000 |
| 7 | BMW X5 M Competition (G05) | 3.4 sec, 2025 X5 M Competition | A V-8 that is quick and easy to live with every day |
| 8 | Bentley Bentayga S V8 (facelift) | 3.5 sec, Bentayga S V-8 (tested as a 2022 model) | Luxury-car comfort with a 3.5-sec sprint |
| 9 | Tesla Model X (2022 refresh) | 3.6 sec, 2026 Model X all-wheel drive | Falcon-wing doors and six or seven seats |
| 10 | Mercedes-AMG G 63 (W465) | 3.7 sec, 2025 G63 | The only boxy off-roader in a 3-second club |
Pick by what you want
Quickest tested
Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (Gen 2)
Fastest gas SUV
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe (E3 II)
Best value
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (NE1 N)
Fastest under $60,000
Tesla Model Y Performance (Juniper)
Most luxurious
Bentley Bentayga S V8 (facelift)
The ranking
1
Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (Gen 2)
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Answrs VerdictQuickest tested, with a family-sized cabin.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 2.8 sec, tri-motor R1S (2025 Tri-Motor Max)Quad-Motor claim: Rivian says the Quad-Motor does 60 mph in 2.5 sec; C/D lists 2.6 sec as its own estimate, not a testStarting price: $85,885 for the 2027 R1S Premium; $108,885 for the 850-hp PerformancePrices read: Car and Driver 2027 trim listings, Oct 25, 2026
Car and Driver timed the tri-motor R1S to 60 mph in 2.8 sec. Rivian claims 2.5 sec for the Quad-Motor, which C/D lists as a 2.6-sec estimate.
Go ifThe quickest SUV Car and Driver has timed to 60 mph
Skip ifYou want the 2.5-sec Quad-Motor number proven on a test track
Why #1 over #2: It ties the Cayenne at 2.8 sec and starts for less ($85,885 vs $217,150).
2
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe (E3 II)
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Answrs VerdictTies the Rivian on the stopwatch with a V-8.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 2.8 sec, Cayenne Turbo GTEngine: 650-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8Starting price: $217,150 for the Turbo GT Coupe (2027)
The Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe pairs a 650-hp twin-turbo V-8 with a 2.8-sec Car and Driver test to 60 mph.
Go ifThe fastest gas-powered SUV in the C/D tests
Skip ifYou want an electric launch or a lower price
Why #2 over #3: Its 2.8 sec beats the Ioniq 5 N’s 3.0 sec.
3
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (NE1 N)
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe speed bargain of the list.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.0 sec, 2025 Ioniq 5 NPower: 641 hp maximum with N Grin Boost (601 hp otherwise)Starting price: About $62,000, expected for 2027
The 2025 Ioniq 5 N reached 60 mph in 3.0 sec in the Car and Driver test, with up to 641 hp from N Grin Boost.
Go ifThe cheapest way into the 3-second club
Skip ifYou need a third row or more than a compact crossover
Why #3 over #4: Its 3.0 sec beats the Gravity’s 3.1 sec for far less money.
4
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (2026)
Photo: Matti Blume / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictSuper-sedan speed with seven seats.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.1 sec, 2026 Gravity Grand TouringPower: 828 hp dual-motorStarting price: $100,750 for the 2027 Grand TouringDream Edition: C/D clocked a 10.6-sec quarter mile at 140 mph and 3.1 sec to 60 mph
The 2026 Gravity Grand Touring did 0-60 mph in 3.1 sec with 828 hp, and the Dream Edition ran a 10.6-sec quarter mile at 140 mph.
Go ifA three-row electric SUV with 828 hp
Skip ifYou want the highest-power GT-S trim without paying $127,750
Why #4 over #5: It matches the RS Q8’s 3.1 sec but starts for less ($100,750 vs $141,095).
5
Audi RS Q8 Performance (4M facelift)
Photo: Ethan Llamas / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe sleeper V-8.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.1 sec, 2025 RS Q8 PerformanceEngine: 631-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8Starting price: $141,095 for the 2027 RS Q8 Performance
The 2025 RS Q8 Performance reached 60 mph in 3.1 sec with a 631-hp twin-turbo V-8.
Go ifUrus-like speed for far less money
Skip ifYou want an exhaust note to match the speed
Why #5 over #6: Its 3.1 sec beats the Model Y Performance’s 3.3 sec.
6
Tesla Model Y Performance (Juniper)
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictFast, compact and affordable.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.3 sec, Model Y Performance AWDPower: 510 hp dual-motorStarting price: $59,630 for the Performance
Car and Driver recorded 3.3 sec for the Model Y Performance AWD, the quickest SUV here at $59,630.
Go ifThe quickest SUV at a price under $60,000
Skip ifYou want a quicker 2.5-sec claim without a C/D test behind it
Why #6 over #7: Its 3.3 sec beats the X5 M’s 3.4 sec for a fraction of the price.
7
BMW X5 M Competition (G05)
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Answrs VerdictThe classic hot SUV.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.4 sec, 2025 X5 M CompetitionPower: 617 hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8Starting price: $132,450 for the 2026 X5 M Competition
The 2025 X5 M Competition ran 0-60 mph in 3.4 sec with 617 hp.
Go ifA V-8 that is quick and easy to live with every day
Skip ifYou want sub-3-second launches
Why #7 over #8: Its 3.4 sec edges the Bentayga S’s 3.5 sec.
8
Bentley Bentayga S V8 (facelift)
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe quiet quick one.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.5 sec, Bentayga S V-8 (tested as a 2022 model)Starting price: $280,000 estimated for the 2027 S V-8Hybrid comparison: The Bentayga Azure Hybrid took 4.5 sec in the same C/D tests
C/D tested the Bentayga S V-8 at 3.5 sec to 60 mph, versus 4.5 sec for the Azure Hybrid.
Go ifLuxury-car comfort with a 3.5-sec sprint
Skip ifYou want a price below $250,000
Why #8 over #9: Its 3.5 sec beats the Model X’s 3.6 sec.
9
Tesla Model X (2022 refresh)
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Answrs VerdictQuick, but not the quickest.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.6 sec, 2026 Model X all-wheel drivePower: 670 hp dual-motorStarting price: $116,630 for the 2026 Model X; $131,630 for the PlaidPlaid claim: Tesla claims 2.5 sec for the Plaid; C/D has not tested it at its track
The 2026 Model X AWD hit 60 mph in 3.6 sec. The Plaid claims 2.5 sec but C/D has not yet tested it.
Go ifFalcon-wing doors and six or seven seats
Skip ifYou want the Plaid time confirmed by a test
Why #9 over #10: Its 3.6 sec beats the G 63’s 3.7 sec.
10
Mercedes-AMG G 63 (W465)
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe icon that is still quick.
0-60 mph (C/D test): 3.7 sec, 2025 G63Power: 577 hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8Starting price: $200,100 for the 2027 G63
The 2025 G63 reached 60 mph in 3.7 sec with 577 hp, quick for a boxy off-roader.
Go ifThe only boxy off-roader in a 3-second club
Skip ifYou want a corner-carving SUV
How we ranked these
We ranked current SUVs purely by 0-60 mph from Car and Driver instrumented tests; the model year of each test is shown, and ties go to the lower starting price. SUVs that Car and Driver has only estimated, such as the Lamborghini Urus SE, are left out. Prices come from Car and Driver’s 2027 trim listings (read Oct 25, 2026). Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the fastest SUV to 60 mph?
In Car and Driver tests the Rivian R1S tri-motor and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT both reached 60 mph in 2.8 sec.
What is the fastest gas-powered SUV?
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, with a 650-hp twin-turbo V-8, did 0-60 mph in 2.8 sec in Car and Driver tests.
What is the cheapest quick SUV?
The Tesla Model Y Performance did 0-60 mph in 3.3 sec and starts at $59,630; the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N did 3.0 sec and is expected to start around $62,000.
Why are the Lamborghini Urus SE and Tesla Model X Plaid not ranked?
Car and Driver says it has not yet tested the Urus SE or the Model X Plaid at its track, so only claimed or estimated times exist for them.
0-60 mph, Car and Driver tests at a glance
Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (Gen 2)2.8 sec
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe (E3 II)2.8 sec
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (NE1 N)3 sec
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (2026)3.1 sec
Audi RS Q8 Performance (4M facelift)3.1 sec
Tesla Model Y Performance (Juniper)3.3 sec
BMW X5 M Competition (G05)3.4 sec
Bentley Bentayga S V8 (facelift)3.5 sec
Tesla Model X (2022 refresh)3.6 sec
Mercedes-AMG G 63 (W465)3.7 sec
Official sites
- Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (Gen 2) · rivian.com
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe (E3 II) · porsche.com
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (NE1 N) · hyundaiusa.com
- Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (2026) · lucidmotors.com
- Audi RS Q8 Performance (4M facelift) · audiusa.com
- Tesla Model Y Performance (Juniper) · tesla.com
- BMW X5 M Competition (G05) · bmwusa.com
- Bentley Bentayga S V8 (facelift) · bentleymotors.com
- Tesla Model X (2022 refresh) · tesla.com
- Mercedes-AMG G 63 (W465) · mbusa.com
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