BMW has spearheaded the modern Sports Utility Vehicle revolution. The pioneering BMW X5 rewrote expectations and what to expect from luxury trucks. It proved that off-road sized vehicles could handle well on asphalt. This kick-started a stampede, as buyers flocked to get in on the action.

The BMW X5 went from strength to strength. Over the years a plethora of SUV siblings arrived to expand the manufacturers stable. Among these are the high-end, performance versions; SUVs that have truly impressive performance, and vehicles that still honor the BMW tradition of being ultimate driving machines.

The 2022 offerings have pushed the boundaries even further. The brand's electrifying EVs share equal road space with gasoline-powered monsters. Even the mighty BMW M5 sedan has to step aside and bow down to the impressive performance on offer. So, for anyone looking for an ultimate German thrill, these are the fastest models in BMW's 2022 SUV lineup.

10 The BMW X5M Competition

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One thing the BMW X5M Competition isn't lacking is power. Its 4.4-liter V8 is fed by two huge turbochargers. This allows it to generate a massive 616hp and 553 lb/ft. Drop the hammer, and it will rocket to 60 mph in as little as 3.8 seconds. Blisteringly fast for an SUV.

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More impressively, it will outpace a BMW M5 to 125 mph. Those wanting the most from their super BMW SUV can opt to have the speed limiter removed. That extends the top speed from 155 mph to 190 mph. Mix in superb handling, and it is a bundle load of high-speed fun.

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9 The BMW iX1 xDrive30

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An all-electric performance SUV producing zero emissions. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 provides up to 270 miles of range from a single charge. Plus it is capable of being 80% recharged in 30 minutes from a fast charger. Eco-credentials aside, it's also a very fast SUV.

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The dual electric motors pump out 313 hp. All in total silence. The BMW iX1 can shoot to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. Road holding is superb, as are grip levels. It comes packed with exciting features and plenty of technology. It's a true driver's machine, the iX1 is great to drive.

8 The BMW X6M

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It's a sexy coupe-styled SUV loaded with attitude. The BMW X6M also packs an impressive punch. Its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 bestows the sleek BMW X6M with 600 hp. A fearsome beast on the open road it will hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds before topping out at a limited 155 mph.

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As dynamic as any other M Division product, the X6M will devour tarmac. Every inch of this sporting SUV lives to be pushed hard. It covers ground at a seriously rapid pace, and in absolute style. The X6M is comfortable, classy, and bursting with pedigree.

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7 The BMW X3M Competition

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The BMW X3 has made a huge name for itself. It dishes out affordable, mid-compact SUV delights in a gorgeously styled package. Comfortable and loaded with technology, it's a family favorite. The BMW X3 Competition adds to this by bringing alone big horsepower.

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Nestled under the hood lies a 3.0-liter turbocharged in-line six. A unit that spews out 510 hp. This is an SUV that can gallop to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. It will also annihilate bends, seek out apexes and demolish straights. It thinks it's a hot hatch and handles like one.

6 The BMW iX M60

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Welcome to the new wave. The future is electric and the BMW iX M60 is a live wire. Its all-electric drivetrain has 611 hp and 811 lb/ft of torque to play with. Unleashed on the world this power allows the iX M60 to rocket to 60 mph in an eerily silent, yet ballistic 3.8 seconds.

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The electric motors also provide four-wheel drive. Power delivery is explosive and immediate. Road-holding abilities are equally impressive. Yet this monster has a soft side. Thanks to air suspension the ride quality is fantastic. The future is here, and it's an iX M60.

Related: 10 Things To Know Before Buying The 2022 BMW iX

5 The BMW X3 M40D

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The gasoline-powered X3 M Competition may lay waste to hot hatches everywhere. But it's the diesel-powered sibling that impresses the most. As it blends eye-watering performance with oil-burning frugality. Two key components in a world where gas prices have jumped.

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Relying on a 3.0-liter turbo setup, the engine pumps out 335 hp. Accompanying this is 516 lb/ft of torque. The X3 40D is capable of hitting 60 mph in 4.8 seconds yet returns a combined 40 mpg on the highway. So, that equals plenty of speed in a wallet-friendly package.

4 The BMW X4 M40i

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The gorgeous X4 M40i blends coupe looks and SUV practicality. It also packs the twin-turbo 3.0-liter gasoline drinking straight six. A smooth engine that puts out 355 hp. A more powerful Competition model is also available. That model has an eye-watering 503 hp on tap.

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The standard BMW X4 M40i is plenty fast enough. It can shoot to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, and on to an electronically limited 155 mph. It delivers pace and style in bucket loads. Stepping up to a Competition model may bestow owners with more power, but it's hardly needed.

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3 The BMW X7 M60i

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If you need to ferry 6 passengers around, but want to frighten them occasionally. Then the BMW X7 M60i is the car to do it in. With a luxurious interior, and a stack of technology. The BMW X7 M60i thunders down the road at an impressive pace.

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With a new V8 4.4 turbocharged engine the X7 M60i also benefits from mild hybrid technology. A 48-volt battery bolsters power. This puts the maximum output at 523 hp and 553 lb/ft of torque. From launch, it will hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, and then 100 mph in 11.3 seconds.

2 The BMW X2 M35i

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The BMW X2 M35i is the cheapest way into a fast BMW SUV. That said, it still offers incredible performance. The 303-hp engine feeds an 8-speed automatic transmission. Burying the throttle allows for 60 mph to be dispatched in 4.7 seconds. Which is seriously fast.

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Not at dynamic as some other BMW offerings, the X2 M35i can still entertain. Handling remains crisp and communicative. The abundance of power ensures that progress is rapid and stress-free. It may not be a great driver's car, but it is an excellent performance SUV.

1 The BMW Alpina XB7

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If a standard BMW X7 M60i is a little too vanilla, then Alpina has a solution. The brutal Alpina XB7. A muscular colossus with 613 hp of bragging rights. An SUV that has 590 lb/ft of torque to fall back on. All courtesy of a tuned 4.4-liter V8 turbocharged engine.

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Speed is just a by-product. The dash to 60mph takes 4 seconds. Respectively 100 mph appears in 9 seconds, and 125 mph in 15 seconds. That is an enormous performance from an oversized SUV. The only downside is that fuel economy is likely to remain in the single figures.