The Most Expensive SUVs You Can Buy in 2025

It’s been somewhat forgotten due to the success of the Model Y, but Tesla makes two SUVs. The second is the mid-size Model X, which, at this point, is most famous for its rear set of Falcon doors (the front pair open regularly). Despite the distinctive feature—and perhaps because it looks more like a minivan than an SUV—the EV has never attained the popularity of its smaller sibling.  That doesn’t mean the Model X isn’t worth your attention, though. The most powerful version, the Plaid, has a tri-motor powertrain that makes 1,020 hp and can travel 335 miles on a single charge.

Debut: 2015
Seats: Up to six
Top Powertrain: Tri-motor electric powertrain
Power: 1,020 hp and 752 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.5 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph
Range: 335

GMC doesn’t want to leave all the luxury fun to sister brand Cadillac. Introduced before the turn of the century, the Yukon Denali was General Motors’s flagship SUV before the Escalade came along. It’s easy to see why, it’s humongous and powerful. The range-topping model, the Ultimate, doesn’t hit Cadillac levels of opulence, but it’s has plenty of plush comforts, including Super Cruise driver assistance tech, an adaptive Air Ride Suspension, and a truly spacious cabin with seven seats. This version of the SUV comes standard with a 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 420 hp and 460 ft lbs of torque.

Debut: 1998
Seats: Seven
Top Powertrain: 6.2-liter V-8
Power: 420 hp and 460 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 seconds
Top Speed: 112 mph

GMC brought back the most notorious gas-guzzler, the Hummer, as an EV at the start of the decade. Though some of the novelty has worn off in the years since, the battery-powered beast is still a sight to behold. The SUV variant may be some 20 inches shorter than its pick-up truck counterpart, but the chunky four-door still has room to sit five full-grown passengers. The EV 3X trim features a tri-motor powertrain that produces an incredible 830 hp and 11,500 ft lbs of torque, and thanks to that, it can somehow accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The model’s removable infinity roof and trademark “Crab Walk” mode—which allows the vehicle to move diagonally—are both nifty features as well.

Debut: 2023
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: Tri-motor electric powertrain
Power: 830 hp and 11,500 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.5 seconds
Top Speed: 106 mph
Range: 381 miles

Jeep isn’t necessarily the first name most of us associate with luxury, but that may change after you step inside the hulking Grand Wagoneer. The largest version of the brand’s range-topping model, which measures just shy of 19 feet bumper to bumper, has one of the more decadent cabins you’ll find in the class. The standout feature, though, is a third row of cushy seats that recline. Under the hood is a 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six that makes up to 510 horses, which is more than up to the task of pushing all that bulk around.

Debut: 2021
Seats: Up to eight
Top Powertrain: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six
Power: 510 hp and 500 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 seconds
Top Speed: 115 mph

Its exterior, especially its gigantic kidney grilles, might not be for everyone, but the BMW iX has plenty to offer. Launched in 2021, the vehicle feels almost like a glimpse of what our electric future could be. Although not as immediately luxurious as your traditional Bimmer, the mid-size model’s sporty five-seat cabin has a pleasing modern look. It’s also got some zip, especially the M70 variant. Not only does the dual-motor setup give the vehicle all-wheel drive, it also makes an impressive 650 hp. Range, meanwhile, comes out to over 350 miles.

Debut: 2021
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: Dual-motor electric powertrain
Power: 650 hp and 811 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph
Range: 364 miles

Lexus’s largest SUV is easily the most luxurious option in its current lineup. The full-size LX700h—which is based on the J300 Toyota Land Cruiser that was never released stateside—features a spacious cabin covered in premium materials, like quilted leather and open-pore wood trim, and which has room for up to seven adults. It’s also got some serious pep thanks to a hybrid-assisted 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 that makes 457 hp and 583 ft lbs of torque. And, despite its sophisticated demeanor, it can more than handle itself off-road, especially when equipped with the Overtrail trim package.

Debut: 1995
Seats: Up to seven
Top Powertrain: hybrid-assisted 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-6
Power: 457 hp and 583 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 6.4 seconds
Top Speed: 130 mph

The Lincoln brand may not be what it once was, but the Navigator continues to muscle on. Introduced in 1998 as the more luxurious version of the Ford Expedition, the SUV continues to be a surprisingly elegant heavyweight. The Black Label, which is the top-of-the-line version of the nameplate’s slick fifth generation, adds more glossy black to the plush eight-seat interior, along with a 30-way adjustable driver seat and 28-way adjustable passenger seat. Powering the commanding vehicle is a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 that makes 440 hp and 510 ft lbs of torque.

Debut: 1998
Seats: Up to eight
Top Powertrain: 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6
Power: 440 hp and 510 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 5.1 seconds
Top Speed: 115 mph

The Maserati Grecale Trofeo may be an SUV, but its stylish exterior—which features company’s trademark wide-mouth grille— makes clear that it was made by an Italian sports car maker. The interior, with its athletic character, premium materials, and cushy seats, is just as attractive, though. It can only seat five, but considering how much smaller it is than some of the monsters on this list, that’s no big surprise. Its best feature, though, is the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6, which is identical to that found in the sports car formerly known as the MC30 and makes more than 500 hp. Not bad for a compact SUV.

Debut: 2022
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6
Power: 523 hp and 457 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 177 mph

The second-generation Rivian R1S, and its truck sibling, the R1T, may not look radically different from their predecessors, but they’re better vehicles in every way. The range-topping Quad version of the SUV makes 1,025 hp and 1,198 ft lbs of torque. Thanks to all that oomph—which really is a lot of oomph—the seven-seater can rocket from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds. That’s right, the battery-powered hulk is as quick as a supercar.

Debut: 2022
Seats: Seven
Top Powertrain: Quad-motor electric powertrain
Power: 1,025 hp and 1,198 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.6 seconds
Top Speed: 130 mph
Range: 374 miles

BMW enthusiasts know to expect great things from its M cars. Well, the same goes for its M SUVs. Just look at the X5 M Competition. The range-topping version of the long-running model—which is the high-riding equivalent of the 5 Series—wears a typically aggressive aero-maximizing body kit and comes equipped with a heavily upgraded powertrain. The SUV’s 4.4-liter V-8 makes 617 hp and 553 ft lbs of torque. That mill is strong enough to push the vehicle from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

Debut: 1999
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 617 hp and 553 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 177 mph

Cadillac, more so than many of its American peers, has shown it’s not afraid of going electric. So it’s no big surprise that the company has introduced a battery-powered version of its trademark SUV. The Escalade IQ looks almost identical to its ICE counterpart, though its exterior is a little smoother and, somehow, bigger. The long-wheelbase version measures over 19 feet bumper to bumper. Inside, its packed with all the luxury amenities that allowed it, over the last two decades, to unseat the traditional stretch limousine as the pick-up vehicle for celebs the world over. Weighing in at 9,000 pounds, its dual-motor powertrain produces 750 hp and can go a claimed 460 miles between charges

Debut: 2024
Seats: Seven
Top Powertrain: Dual-motor electric powertrain
Power: 750 hp and 785 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 seconds
Top Speed: 125 mph
Range: 460 miles

The BMW X6 M feels like BMW’s attempt to make a truly guilt-free performance vehicle. The coupe-style SUV sports the same aggressive body kit worn by all the company’s other M vehicles, but packs more function. It has a comfortable interior that can seat five adults and a decent amount of cargo space (even if the sloping roofline does eat into some of that room). But the real selling point, especially for the range-topping Competition variant, is the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8. The potent mill churns out over 600 horses, allowing this SUV to sprint from zero to 60 in just 3.7 seconds.

Debut: 2008
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 617 hp and 553 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 177 mph

Does the thought of an Audi SUV fail to get your heart beating? The range-topping version of the brand’s largest model, the Q8, should change that. The top-of-the-line variant is one of the German marque’s RennSport models, which means it has more athletic styling (inside and out), a potent powertrain, and its trademark Quattro four-wheel drive. Powering the five-seater is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 that makes 631 hp and 627 ft lbs of torque, which should make long drives with the family a delight.

Debut: 2018
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8
Power: 631 hp and 627 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.4 seconds
Top Speed: 149 mph

Lucid is more than happy to add to Tesla’s worries. The company, which already makes the excellent Air sedan, introduced an SUV called the Gravity last year. The new model looks slick even if it does resemble a minivan, and has a truly modern interior that is available with up to seven seats (though you’ll pay extra for a third row that folds into rear storage). It’s also a technical marvel, thanks to a dual-motor powertrain that makes up to 828 hp and, even more impressively, can run up to 450 miles on a single charge.

Debut: 2024
Seats: Up to seven
Top Powertrain: Dual-motor electric powertrain
Power: 828 hp and 909 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.4 seconds
Top Speed: 160 mph
Range: 450 miles

The Alpina XB7 is proof that style and substance really can co-exist. The absolute top-of-the-line X7 model, is also the company’s most dazzling SUV and one of its most potent. The vehicle’s exterior is elegant yet sporty, while its spacious interior—it has room for up to seven adults—is covered in only the finest materials. Its most impressive feature, though, is a specially tuned 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that churns out 631 hp. Thanks to all that power, it can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under four seconds.

Debut: 2018
Seats: Up to seven
Top Powertrain: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 631 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.9 seconds
Top Speed: 180 mph

Land Rover wanted to make sure no one had reason to grow bored with the reborn Defender. Last year, the British 4×4 specialists released a high-performance variant called the Octa. It doesn’t look all that different from the standard model despite some aero tweaks and special badging, but the five-door is by far the most powerful entry in the Defender family. That’s thanks to a BMW-sourced, mild-hybrid 4.0 twin-turbocharged V-8 that makes over 600 horses. Add in some off-roading upgrades, like the ability to wade through up to three feet of water, and you have the most capable Defender yet.

Debut: 1983
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.0 twin-turbocharged V-8 with mild-hybrid technology
Power: 626 hp and 553 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.8 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph

Cadillac may have introduced the all-electric Escalade IQ, but that doesn’t mean the gas-powered original is on the way out. The Detroit giant currently sells six different ICE Escalades, the most impressive of which is the V-Series. The high-performance version of the decadent seven-seater comes with a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 that pumps out 682 hp and 653 ft lbs of torque. Thanks to all that grunt, the SUV can launch from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, which is incredible for such a hulking vehicle.

Debut: 1999
Seats: Seven
Top Powertrain: 6.2-liter supercharged V-8
Power: 682 hp and 653 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.4 seconds
Top Speed: 125 mph

Mercedes-Benz tried to turn around its all-electric fortunes by releasing a battery-powered version of one of its most iconic vehicles, the G-Wagen, last year. It hasn’t quite worked yet, but that doesn’t make the electric G-Class any less intriguing of a proposition. Thankfully, the newest addition to the family is an able off-roader, though it would be nice if its on-road ride were a tad smoother. The EV formerly known as the EQG is powered by a quad-motor setup that produces a more-than-respectable 579 hp and 859 ft lbs of torque, though its 239-mile range is nothing to write home about.

Debut: 2024
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: Quad-motor electric powertrain
Power: 579 hp and 859 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 seconds
Top Speed: 112 mph
Range: Up to 239 miles

The first of two Mercedes-Maybachs on this list is the GLS. The model, which is also available as a standard Benz or AMG form, is the company’s full-size option for those who don’t want a boxy SUV.  It’s available with a gorgeous two-tone finish, while its interior features all the sophisticated touches you’d expect from the sub-brand, including two comfortable rear seats that recline. It’s also plenty potent, with its mild-hybrid 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 making well over 500 horses.

Debut: 2006
Seats: Up to seven (Maybach version only has four seats)
Top Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 with mild-hybrid technology
Power: 538 hp and 550 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 seconds
Top Speed: 128 mph

The second Maybach, meanwhile, is the sub-brand’s ultra-luxe take on the EQS SUV. Its jelly-bean-like shape gives the EV a bit of a minivan-like profile, but the iconic Panamerica grille, chrome trim, and the option of a two-tone finish give it some much-needed flair. Inside, you’ll find a screen-laden cabin that’s spacious enough that those riding in the back can fully stretch out. The model’s powertrain consists of two electric motors that combine to make 649 hp and 700 ft lbs of torque.

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Debut: 2022
Seats: Up to seven (Maybach version only has four)
Top Powertrain: Dual-motor electric powertrain
Power: 649 hp and 700 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.1 seconds
Top Speed: 130 mph
Range: Up to 339 miles

First things first: Yes, the BMW XM does look like a warthog. But if you can get past its cartoonish front end, you have yourself a true beast. The first electrified M vehicle has a hybrid-assisted 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 under the hood. That mill makes well over 700 horses, an incredible amount for any vehicle, let alone one priced more accessibly than a supercar. The full-size model can sprint from zero to 60 thanks to all that power.

Debut: 2022
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 paired with an electric motor
Power: 738 hp and 738 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 175 mph

It’s little surprise that Mercedes’s most iconic SUV, the G-Class, is also its most expensive. The top-of-the-line ICE version of the 4×4, the AMG G 63, retains the same boxy shape that’s been a trademark of the model since its introduction in the late 1970s, along with a leather-covered cabin. Since it’s an AMG model, the G 63 also comes with a hand-crafted 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that, thanks to a hybrid integrated starter-generator, makes 577 hp and 627 ft lbs of torque. Not bad for one of the most glamorous SUVs out there.

Debut: 1979
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain:  4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 with hybrid assist
Power: 577 hp and 627 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 seconds
Top Speed: 149 mph

Porsche, one of the world’s preeminent sports car makers, is also responsible for the Cayenne Turbo GT, one of the most impressive performance SUVs there is. The range-topping version of the long-running mid-size model is as muscular as ever and has a cushy five-seat cabin that a car like the 911 can’t match. Its performance isn’t all that far off from the iconic sports car, either. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 makes 650 hp and 626 ft lbs of torque. That’s enough power to rocket the SUV from zero to 60 mph in just 3.1.

Debut: 2002
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 650 hp and 626 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.1 seconds
Top Speed: 190 mph

The oldest entry on this list, the Range Rover, is aging with grace. The fifth generation of the plush SUV is easily the sleekest version yet. Despite its more refined lines, the vehicle holds onto the character that’s made it so popular over the decades. Although it can seat up to seven, the ultra-luxe SV model has room for just four, with the rear of the cabin taken up by two rather large Executive Class Comfort Plus seats. Luxury doesn’t come at the cost of performance, though. The model’s 4.4-liter V-8 makes over 606 hp. Thanks to that, it can reach a very impressive top speed of 168 mph.

Debut: 1970
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.4-liter V-8
Power: 606 hp and 553 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.3 seconds
Top Speed: 162 mph

Lotus, like basically every other automaker on this list, knows that the best way to drum up sales is to release an SUV. So, in 2022, the famed British sports car maker introduced the Eletre. The Chinese-made vehicle is bigger than the brand’s usual fare, but its typical design language is present in its sculpted body. The interior is roomy and modern, though a sloping roofline does cut down on some of the usable cargo space. It is still a Lotus, of course, which means it’s meant to be driven fast. Powering the EV is a dual-motor setup, which, in the range-topping Carbon spec, makes over 900 hp. Not bad for a first try.

Debut: 2022
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: Dual-motor electric powertrain
Power: 909 hp and 727 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.9 seconds
Top Speed: 165 mph
Range: 300-plus miles

Looking for proof that an SUV can be fun? Look no further than the Lamborghini Urus. The legendary supercar maker’s first entry in the class is its best-selling model by a mile, and has been since its first full year of release. The new plug-in hybrid version, the SE, features exactly the kind of bold design language people expect from a Raging Bull, room for five, and an electrified 4.0-liter turbocharged V-8 that makes 789 hp. That’s enough to push this SUV to an extremely impressive top speed of 190 mph.

Debut: 2017
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid-assisted 4.0-liter turbocharged V-8
Power: 789 hp and 700 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 3.3 seconds
Top Speed: 190

It may not have a V-12, but the Aston Martin DBX is easily the premier British performance SUV. The model, which was introduced in 2020, looks like a stretched-out version of one of the marque’s famous sports cars. Unlike them, though, this one has room for five. It’s still a joy to drive, though. The top-spec S is powered by an AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that makes well over 700 hp, more than any previous version. Thanks to that, it can reach 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, which is exactly the kind of acceleration you expect from an Aston.

Debut: 2020
Seats: Five
Top Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 717 hp and 664 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds
Top Speed: 193 mph

Bentley beat rival Rolls-Royce to the ultra-luxury SUV segment by three years with the Bentayga. The older model shares a platform with some of the parent company Volkswagen’s best SUVs, including several entries from this list, like the Audi Q8, Porsche Cayenne, and Lamborghini Urus. But the Bentayga is the most refined of these—by a mile. It features a stylish exterior with lights like those on the Flying Spur, while the ultra-luxe interior is available with up to seven seats (those who go for this option get a third row that can be folded down when they need more cargo room). Unfortunately, the SUV is no longer available with a twin-turbocharged V-12, but a hybrid 3.0-liter V-6 and 4.0-liter V-8 provide respectable levels of pep. The most powerful version of the latter makes 641 hp and 568 ft lbs of torque.

Debut: 2015
Seats: Up to seven
Top Powertrain: 4.0-liter V-8
Power: 641 hp and 568 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.4 seconds
Top Speed: 193mph

The Ferrari Purosangue is one of the best-looking SUVs out there, just don’t tell the Italian marque that. The brand considers the model another one of its famous sports cars, despite its size, shape, and extra set of doors. In a way, it’s easy to see the company’s thinking. The Purosangue—which is named for the Italian horse breed—looks like a blown-up version of the discontinued Roma, though the SUV is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 rather than a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8. That mill makes 715 hp and 528 ft lbs ot torque, enough to push the four-seater from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

Debut: 2023
Seats: Four
Top Powertrain: Naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12
Power: 715 hp and 528 ft lbs ot torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds
Top Speed: 192 mph

Leave it to Rolls-Royce, the preeminent luxury automaker, to take the SUV to opulent new heights with the Cullinan. The company’s first entrant into the class borrows several design cues from the eight-generation Phantom and is its second-largest model at a length of 17-and-a-half feet. As commanding an SUV as you’ll find on the market today, it’s also as decadent as they come, especially if owners opt for the ultra-plush four-seat option (a five-seat version that includes a rear bench is also available). The model comes exclusively with a 6.75-liter V-12, which, in the range-topping Black Badge spec, makes 563 hp and 627 ft lbs of torque.

Debut: 2018
Seats: Up to five
Top Powertrain: 6.75-liter V-12
Power: 563 hp and 627 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph