Top 6 Most Powerful SUVs Under 6-Figures

At a starting trim base price of $87,400, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk gives you the performance of a hot-rod with the space and comfort of a daily driver. The fact that the top trim for the Grand Cherokee has "Track" in the name is no coincidence. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is right at home on a racetrack with a beastly supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 under the hood. The engine is good for 707-horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque resulting in impressive acceleration (a 0-60 of just 3.5 seconds). Luckily, the massive Brembo performance brakes are just as competent to bring the large SUV to a stop quickly.

The Jaguar F-Pace SVR is one of the newest performance SUVs on the scene and it looks good out of the gates with 550-horsepower, 502 lb-ft of torque, and startlingly quick acceleration. The 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine rockets the F-Pace SVR to 60 in 4.1 seconds. The sport car-like power is complemented by the performance suspension and a firm yet compliant ride that you would expected in a luxury vehicle. For a starting trim price of $79,990, the F-Pace SVR also provides ample space in both rows of seats and handsome styling inside and out.

With its claim to fame being a best-in-class 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 176 mph, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is an enthusiast-approved SUV. The Ferrari-derived 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 offers up 505-horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque for driving thrills on a track or highway. Thanks to AWD, supportive seats, room for 5 passengers and a starting price well below $100K, the $82,095 Stelvio Quadrifoglio is so much more than just a pretty facsia.

The BMW X3 M Competition is proof that compact SUVs aren't just for grocery shopping and soccer drop-offs anymore. For 2020, the X3 compact crossover gets BMW's M performance treatment for increased horsepower and reduced 0-60 times. Going with the Competition trim ups the horsepower of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder to a healthy 505, along with 442 lb-feet of torque. As a result, the crossover gets a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 161 miles per hour. At a starting price of $77,895, the X3 M Competition is packed with creature comforts like standard heated leather seats, customizable ambient interior lighting, and room for both passengers and cargo.

Lincoln isn't known for building sports cars, but the new 2020 Lincoln Aviator has landed and is rivaling performance SUVs. The gas-only Aviator models are powered by a standard twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine for 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft. of torque, but going with the Grand Touring hybrid adds a 75-kilowatt electric motor to boost horsepower and torque (494 combined horsepower and 630 combined lb-ft. of torque). The ample hybrid power makes accelerating effortless, and the Aviator Grand Touring also offers standard AWD for the ideal balance of handling, balance, and grip. Although there is a price premium for the Grand Touring model, the luxury SUV comes in at a reasonable $69,895 for the trim's base price.

Your first clue to the Dodge Durango SRT's performance chops is that it shares its 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with the Dodge Challenger Scat Pack. This muscle-car engine gives the Durango SRT a generous 475-horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque for a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds (impressive considering the Durango weighs over 5K pounds). With the lowest starting price on this list of $62,995, the Durango SRT is prepared to take on both track outings and family outings with 3-rows of comfortable and spacious seating.