Best Performance Midsize SUVs of 2025 and 2026

The Edmunds experts test drive luxury SUV contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank luxury SUVs
1st
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is one of the best SUVs we've ever driven. Acceleration, braking and handling are all world-class, and the sport-tuned suspension doesn't punish you on the street. The interior is comfortable and reasonably spacious, and the Cayenne's tech and storage have been improved thanks to a mild interior refresh.
MSRP
$203,800
Combined MPG
17
2nd
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The Urus backs up its flamboyance with stunning performance and luxury. It merges an unabashedly Lamborghini driving experience with advanced, problem-free technology. Brash and fast, or quiet and refined, at the driver's whim, the Urus is the ultimate SUV.
3rd
Edmunds Rating
8.2/10
If you take Audi's already excellent midsize three-row SUV, the Q7, and inject it with a big dose of turbo V8, you'd end up with the Audi SQ7. It has sports car-beating acceleration with little compromise on comfort. It's almost too good to be real.
MSRP
$90,800 - $96,900
Combined MPG
17
4th
Edmunds Rating
8.1/10
The SQ8 is a sporty spin on Audi's Q8 midsize SUV that packs a 500-horsepower V8 and too many performance upgrades to count. It's considerably more dynamic than the standard Q8 and nearly as comfortable.
MSRP
$97,600 - $104,900
Combined MPG
17
5th
Edmunds Rating
8.0/10
The Porsche Cayenne is a practical midsize sport SUV that brings unparalleled levels of driver engagement. You'll pay the Porsche premium and need to accept a few compromises, but overall the Cayenne's practicality, luxury and performance make it a highly recommended choice.
MSRP
$84,700 - $157,000
Combined MPG
18 - 19
6th
Edmunds Rating
7.9/10
The X5 M is a fast, capable and well-appointed performance SUV that might be a little too high-strung for its own good. It's not as smooth or comfortable as the standard X5, so this M model is best suited for those willing to compromise comfort for performance.
MSRP
$127,200
Combined MPG
15
7th
Edmunds Rating
7.9/10
The GLE 63 S AMG Coupe is for the buyer who wants more of everything from their everyday drive. It's lush with power, looks like it wants to steal your lunch money, and has a wonderfully luxurious interior. That said, despite being both fast and technically capable, the GLE experience doesn't quite come together as cohesively as we'd expect for such a lofty as-tested price.
MSRP
$76,400 - $132,150
Combined MPG
16 - 21

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