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Fastest SUVs

Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the Fastest SUVs based on their respective manufacturer's top speed claim, and gave each SUV a rating based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.

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Top Ranked Fastest SUVs at a glance

Lamborghini Urus
1
C/D RatingC/D Rating: 9/10

2026

Lamborghini Urus

$280,000 - $280,000
Ferrari Purosangue
2
C/D RatingC/D Rating: 9.5/10

2026

Ferrari Purosangue

$435,000 - $435,000
Aston Martin DBX
3
C/D RatingC/D Rating: 8.5/10

2026

Aston Martin DBX

$276,500 - $282,000
1

2026 Lamborghini Urus

9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$280,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: With extroverted style and bonkers performance, the Lamborghini Urus takes a wild stab at practicality with its SUV bodystyle. Learn More
2

2026 Ferrari Purosangue

9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$435,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: With a roaring 715-hp V-12, sultry Italian styling, and four seats, the SUV-like Ferrari Purosangue allows four rather than two to enjoy the full Scuderia experience. Learn More
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3

2026 Aston Martin DBX

8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$276,500
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 DBX offers all the style and grace of an Aston Martin sports car with the practicality of an SUV. Learn More
4

2026 Audi RS Q8

8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$140,190
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: If the Lamborghini Urus is too flashy for your taste, the Audi RS Q8 offers nearly identical performance in a subtler package that costs around $100,000 less. Learn More
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5

2026 Bentley Bentayga

9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$210,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: Offering world-beating luxury and signature Bentley style, the Bentayga is exactly what you'd expect from an SUV with the Flying B hood ornament Learn More

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6

2026 Porsche Cayenne

9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$92,250
EPA MPG
17–19 combined
C/D SAYS: The Cayenne incorporates much of Porsche’s sporting ethos into its practical SUV body and tall ride height, making it a unique delight in its segment. Learn More
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7
Starting at
$105,150
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Cayenne E-Hybrid is Porsche’s attempt at distilling nearly 80 years' worth of sports car pedigree into a plug-in-hybrid SUV — and it mostly works. Learn More
8
Starting at
$153,850
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SV SUV caters toward on-road performance but isn't afraid to get dirty if the need arises. Learn More
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9
Starting at
$81,990
EPA MPG
13 combined
C/D SAYS: A muscle-bound mid-size SUV, the 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has a softer side with three rows of seating, class-leading towing, and stylish interior appointments. Learn More
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