Top 10 Performance SUVs in 2027
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the best performance SUV overall in 2027: from $59,900, with up to 641 hp and 0-60 mph in approximately 3.25 seconds. The Dodge Durango R/T 392 ($49,995, 475 horsepower) is the best value, and the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric is the quickest at 3.1 s.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | $59,900 starting MSRP (2026 Ioniq 5 N) | The quickest-feeling performance SUV under $60,000 |
| 2 | Dodge Durango R/T 392 | $49,995 starting MSRP (2026 Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition), excluding tax, title and fees | The cheapest V8 performance SUV here |
| 3 | Genesis GV60 Magma | $69,950 starting MSRP (2027 GV60 Magma) | Genesis luxury with 3.4-second acceleration |
| 4 | Audi SQ5 Sportback | $67,300 starting price (2027 SQ5 Sportback); $65,900 for the SQ5 | A compact luxury SUV with a sporty roofline |
| 5 | BMW X3 M50 xDrive | $66,500 starting MSRP (2026 X3 M50 xDrive) | An inline-6 compact with 4.4-second acceleration |
| 6 | Ford Explorer ST | $53,875 starting MSRP (2027 Explorer ST) | A three-row family SUV with a twin-turbo V6 |
| 7 | Porsche Macan Turbo Electric | $112,700 starting MSRP (2027 Macan Turbo Electric) | The quickest 0-60 on this list |
| 8 | Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid | $164,500 starting MSRP (2027 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid); the Cayenne starts at $89,900 | The most powerful Porsche SUV, with a plug-in hybrid V8 |
| 9 | BMW X5 M Competition | Starting price could not be confirmed; $131,000 MSRP for the configured X5 M shown (2026) | A big V8 BMW M SUV |
| 10 | Lamborghini Urus SE | Not published | A plug-in hybrid super SUV with 800 CV |
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The ranking
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
The 2026 Ioniq 5 N starts at $59,900 with up to 601 hp standard and up to 641 hp for 10 seconds with N Grin Boost. Hyundai quotes 0-60 mph in approximately 3.25 seconds with N Launch Control and N Grin Boost engaged. Its EPA-estimated range is 221 miles (AWD), and availability is extremely limited at select dealers.
Dodge Durango R/T 392
The 2026 Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition starts at $49,995 with 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque from a 6.4L HEMI V-8. Dodge quotes 0-60 in 4.4 seconds and an NHRA-certified 12.9-second quarter-mile. The SRT Hellcat makes 710 horsepower; we could not confirm its price.
Genesis GV60 Magma
The 2027 GV60 Magma starts at $69,950 and makes up to 641 horsepower. Boost Mode adds up to 41 hp to a 600 hp maximum, and Genesis quotes 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
Audi SQ5 Sportback
The 2027 SQ5 Sportback starts at $67,300 (the SQ5 is $65,900). Audi lists 362 HP and 406 lb-ft of torque, with 0-60 mph in 4.6 sec and seating for 5 passengers.
BMW X3 M50 xDrive
The 2026 X3 M50 xDrive starts at $66,500 with 393 hp: 375 hp from the engine plus up to 17 hp from electric drive, with 48V mild-hybrid technology. BMW quotes 0-60 MPH in 4.4 seconds.
Ford Explorer ST
The 2027 Explorer ST starts at $53,875. The available 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo makes 385 hp and 415 lb-ft (400 hp in some states), with sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes and 21" wheels. We could not confirm a 0-60 time.
Porsche Macan Turbo Electric
The 2027 Macan Turbo Electric starts at $112,700 with 630 hp overboost and 0-60 mph in 3.1 s with Launch Control. The Macan 4S Electric starts at $89,900 with 509 hp and 3.9 s.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid
The 2027 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid starts at $164,500 (the Cayenne starts at $89,900). A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and a 174 hp electric motor make 729 hp combined and 700 lb-ft, for 0-60 mph in 3.5 s with the Sport Chrono Package.
BMW X5 M Competition
BMW lists the X5 M Competition with 617 horsepower, 0-60 MPH in 3.7 seconds and a 155 mph top speed (177 mph with the optional M Driver’s Package). We could not confirm its starting price; the configured X5 M shown is $131,000 (2026).
Lamborghini Urus SE
The Urus SE makes 800 CV (588 kW) combined from a twin-turbo V8 and an electric motor, with 3.4 s 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) and a 312 km/h top speed. Lamborghini lists 48 MPGe combined and 20 MPG on gasoline only. Its price is not published.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the cheapest performance SUV in 2027?
Of the ten here, the Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition has the lowest starting MSRP at $49,995, followed by the Ford Explorer ST at $53,875 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at $59,900.
Which performance SUV is quickest from 0-60?
The Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, at 3.1 s 0-60 mph with Launch Control. The Genesis GV60 Magma is rated 3.4 seconds and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid 3.5 s.
Which performance SUV has the most horsepower?
The Lamborghini Urus SE makes 800 CV combined. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid makes 729 hp combined and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N up to 641 hp with N Grin Boost.
Is the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat still sold?
Dodge lists the Durango SRT Hellcat with 710 horsepower and a 180 mph top speed on its SRT page. We could not confirm its price.
Horsepower, best version listed at a glance
Official sites
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N · hyundaiusa.com
- Dodge Durango R/T 392 · media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
- Genesis GV60 Magma · genesis.com
- Audi SQ5 Sportback · audiusa.com
- BMW X3 M50 xDrive · bmwusa.com
- Ford Explorer ST · ford.com
- Porsche Macan Turbo Electric · porsche.com
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid · porsche.com
- BMW X5 M Competition · bmwusa.com
- Lamborghini Urus SE · lamborghini.com
Sources
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.