Over the last two decades, SUVs have been some of the best-selling vehicles in America. Americans adore SUVs for many reasons - they're spacious enough to accommodate families, comfortable, and offer versatility that no other type of vehicle can.
While SUVs aren't typically expected to offer great performance, some manufacturers have decided to change that by creating the super SUV segment. We now have SUVs that can deliver outrageous speed, with performance that rivals today's best sports cars. Let's explore ten blazing-fast SUVs you can buy today.
10 Lamborghini Urus
When the name 'Lamborghini' is mentioned, most gearheads think of some of the most iconic Italian sports cars, including the Miura, Countach, Murcielago, and Aventador. However, the Italian marque also builds one of the coolest SUVs you can buy - the Urus.
The Urus has a lot going for it. For one, it has a fantastic edgy, angular profile that gearheads can instantly recognize. It also packs a powerful punch, thanks to a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 cranking out 641 ponies.
9 Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Jaguar has had its fair share of struggles over the last two decades, as it was struggling to sell cars. Thankfully, the British marque reassessed its strategy in 2016 and introduced its first-ever SUV - the F-Pace.
While the F-Pace was a huge hit, many complained it was lacking in the power department, so Jaguar built the SVR version. The F-Pace SVR draws its power from a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 cranking out 542 hp. With a 178-mph top speed, the F-Pace SVR is one of the fastest Jaguars ever made.
8 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
The '90s were a terrible time for Porsche, as the automaker was struggling to sell cars - including the popular 911. Porsche needed to find a way to survive, so they decided to go out of their comfort zone by building a type of vehicle not many would expect from them - a large SUV called the Cayenne.
The Cayenne turned out to be a huge success, as it's been Porsche's bread and butter over the last two decades. There are multiple Cayenne variations, but our favorite is the high-performance Turbo GT. It comes with a hearty 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 631 hp on tap, giving it a 0-60 of just 3.1 seconds.
7 BMW X3 M Competition
The X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV that BMW has been producing since 2003. The X3 is considered to be the first mid-size, premium SUV, and it quickly set the standard for other manufacturers to follow.
In 2017, the guys at the BMW M division thought it was a good idea to give the X3 a power boost, resulting in the X3 M Competition. This super SUV comes with a 3.0-liter straight-six engine producing 503 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, giving it excellent performance.
6 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Introduced in 2016, the Stelvio is Alfa Romeo's first SUV, and to everyone's surprise, it turned out pretty good. The Stelvio has a lot of impressive qualities. For starters, it's one of the best-looking SUVs, which is nothing short of what we'd expect from Alfa Romeo.
The Stelvio is also insanely quick, especially the Quadrifoglio trim. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is equipped with a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 rated at 503 hp, giving it an impressive 0-60 of just 3.2 seconds.
5 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
Jeep is the only automaker on this list that specializes in making off-road SUVs and pickup trucks, which explains why the Grand Cherokee is so popular. There are several versions of the Grand Cherokee available, but the Trackhawk is the one you want if performance is your priority.
The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is best-described as a muscle SUV. That's because it comes with a monstrous 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that not only sounds amazing but also provides a massive 707 hp.
4 Audi RSQ8
Audi was among the first top European manufacturers to join the SUV market when it launched the Q7 in 2005. Since then, Audi's SUV lineup has grown to include six different models, with arguably the best being the Q8.
As it has done so many times, the Audi RS Division decided to build a high-performance version of the Q8, resulting in the RSQ8. The RSQ8 comes with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine rated at 591 hp, giving it a 0-60 of under 4 seconds.
3 Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Pack
After the huge success of the Cayenne, Porsche decided to build another SUV model in 2014 - the Macan. While the Macan shares a strong resemblance with the Cayenne, it has a more compact body and is intended to be sportier and more driver-focused than the Cayenne.
The top-of-the-range Macan Turbo is equipped with a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6, producing 434 horses and 443 lb-ft of torque. This is paired with a highly-responsive seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission for more sportiness.
2 Tesla Model X P100D
Over the last decade, Tesla has completely dominated the EV space with its fantastic lineup of electric cars. Until the highly-anticipated Cybertruck arrives, the largest Tesla you can buy is the Model X SUV. The Model X debuted in 2015 and instantly impressed gearheads, largely because of its superb design featuring rear falcon-wing doors.
Another impressive thing about the Model X is its insanely quick acceleration, particularly the P100D. The P100D takes just 2.5 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph, which is what one would expect from the best supercars, not a 5,000-lb SUV.
1 Bentley Bentayga Speed
Introduced in 2015, the Bentayga is Bentley's foray into the luxury SUV space. The Bentayga costs an eye-watering $280,000, but many would argue it's worth every penny as it offers unrivaled comfort, versatility, and a level of luxury that rivals first-class plane tickets.
The high-performance version of the Bentayga - the Speed - comes with a 5.95-liter twin-turbo W12 engine producing 626 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, making it super fast.