6 Fastest Luxury SUVs for 2024 – 0-60 Time, Horsepower, Top Speed
Few types of vehicles offer a compelling combination of prestige, power, and practicality quite like luxury SUVs. In terms of popularity, this segment has experienced rapid growth in recent years with buyers having more choices than ever before. This can make choosing the right model feel like a daunting task. Have you been wondering which model is the fastest luxury SUV? Our team at Blue Grass MOTORSPORT is here to answer your question! We’ve assembled our top picks for the fastest luxury SUVs, listed alphabetically for fairness. Each of these exhilarating performance SUVs is available right here across our family of Blue Grass MOTORSPORT dealerships.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
- Starting at $87,370 MSRP
- Horsepower – 505
- 0 to 60 MPH – 3.6 Seconds
- Top Speed – 176 MPH
Quintessentially Italian and infused with race-winning performance, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has built its reputation by shattering records on race circuits all across the globe. Beneath the hood lies a potent 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that delivers a remarkable 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque paired to a responsive 8-speed automatic transmission. Its standard Q4 all-wheel drive system and 50:50 weight distribution provide poised handling for the Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Using Formula 1 technology, this potent SUV also comes standard with a carbon fiber driveshaft that reduces unsprung weight while improving throttle response. Other track-inspired features of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio include available Sparco® Racing Seats with full carbon fiber backplates and a dedicated Race Mode setting within the exclusive Alfa Romeo DNA Drive Mode Selector.
Audi RS Q8
- Starting at $125,800 MSRP
- Horsepower – 591 Horsepower
- 0 to 60 MPH – 3.7 Seconds
- Top Speed – 155 MPH
Sitting atop the Audi SUV lineup, the dynamic RS Q8 is a true exhibition of track-tuned agility and blistering performance. Power comes in the form of a Turbocharged TFSI® 4.0-liter V8 engine producing an astounding 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Legendary quattro® all-wheel drive provides exceptional grip in all types of road surface conditions while an 8-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission delivers lightning-fast gear changes. Helping to transfer its immense power to the road is a standard quattro® sport rear differential and a specialized RS-tuned adaptive air suspension featuring active roll stabilization. Massive ventilated front and rear disc brakes, measuring 16.5 and 14.6 inches respectively, help slow the immense power of the RS Q8. Interior highlights include the award-winning Audi virtual cockpit plus digital display featuring dedicated RS Performance and RS Sport modes, RS Sport seats, and Carbon twill matte inlays.
Jaguar F-PACE SVR 575 Edition
- Starting at $92,400 MSRP
- Horsepower – 567 Horsepower
- 0 to 60 MPH – 3.8 Seconds
- Top Speed – 178 MPH
As the flagship performance SUV for the Jaguar brand, the exhilarating F-PACE SVR 575 Edition delivers an unforgettable experience both on and off the track. Powering the F-PACE SVR 575 Edition is a pulse-pounding 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that cranks out an astonishing 567 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Going beyond sheer brute force, this performance SUV is engineered with innovative tech features like its Dynamic Launch feature – helping it rocket from 0 to 60 MPH in a blistering 3.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 178 MPH. Sleek 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in performance tires perfectly complement the track-inspired red brake calipers of the F-PACE SVR 575 Edition. Exterior design cues that separate the SVR from the rest of the F-PACE model range include an exclusive SVR body kit that provides a race-inspired look. 14-way Performance front seats, a unique SVR steering wheel, and an Interactive Driver Display are three interior highlights that help instill a connection between driver and machine inside of the Jaguar F-PACE SVR 575 Edition.
Maserati Grecale Trofeo
- Starting at $110,000 MSRP
- Horsepower – 523 Horsepower
- 0 to 60 MPH – 3.6 Seconds
- Top Speed – 177 MPH
The Grecale is the newest Maserati SUV, and the Grecale Trofeo the highest-performance trim level. While other trims of the Grecale get a four-cylinder engine, the Trofeo gets Maserati’s much-lauded Nettuno twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine, first developed for the MC20 sports car. Here it produces 523 horsepower, enough to propel the Grecale Trofeo to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, and on to a top speed of 177 mph. All-wheel drive is standard, which is helpful in getting all of that power to the ground. And since everyone loves a vehicle that’s as eye-catching as it is quick, the Fuoriserie Personalization Program offered by Maserati can let you outfit your Grecale Trofeo according to your very specific tastes. At present, the Grecale Trofeo is the quickest to 60 mph and has the highest top speed of any SUV in the Maserati lineup.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
- Starting at $196,300 MSRP
- Horsepower – 650 Horsepower
- 0 to 60 MPH – 3.1 Seconds
- Top Speed – 189 MPH
Often credited with kickstarting the performance luxury SUV segment, the Porsche Cayenne remains one of the most instantly recognizable and intensely coveted nameplates in its class. Never content with success, the Cayenne Turbo GT pushes the limits of what’s possible through the use of motorsport-inspired engineering. Elevating performance to new heights, the Cayenne Turbo GT is equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers a jaw-dropping 650 horsepower, 626 lb-ft of torque, and a top track speed of 189 MPH. In a remarkable 3.1 seconds, you’ll reach 60 MPH in essentially a blink of an eye. Race-inspired design elements are highlighted by a titanium sport exhaust system, carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber roof spoiler, 22-inch GT Design wheels with performance tires, and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC). Alcantara® suede upholstery, steering wheel accents, and authentic carbon fiber trim accents are found throughout the cabin to further bolster its race-proven attitude. Never settling for second place is what’s made the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT the ultimate performance SUV.
Range Rover SV
- Starting at $209,000 MSRP
- Horsepower – Up to 606 Horsepower
- 0 to 60 MPH – 4.3 Seconds
- Top Speed – 162 MPH
There is a good chance that the Range Rover is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about luxury SUVs, as it was the vehicle that first proved an SUV could also be a luxury vehicle. With the Range Rover SV, the ultimate luxury trim of the Range Rover has also become the ultimate in performance, thanks to a 4.4-liter twin-tubo V8 that produces 606 horsepower. Though the Range Rover is certainly not a small vehicle, this engine is powerful enough to get you to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds, making the Range Rover SV a mix of power, luxury, style, and offroad ability that simply hasn’t been achieved by any other SUV. With its top speed of 162 mph and the limitless customization possibilities of the SV Bespoke program, the Range Rover SV is a zero-compromise kind of vehicle.