Specifications of the fastest Jeep SUV (0-60 in 3.5 seconds!)
Jeep has been producing powerful off-road cars for more than 80 years, and the latest models come with surprisingly powerful and fast engines.
In this article, we will discuss the fastest Jeep SUVs available today. With a range of engine types from the plug-in hybrid to the supercharged Hellcat V8, keep reading to learn about some of the fastest SUVs in the world.
1. Jeep Compass (0-60 in 9.3 seconds)
Starting with the slowest model of Jeep, we have a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder Jeep Compass engine that produces modest 177 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. The compass can reach 0-60 in 9.3 seconds, at about the same time as other common built-in crossovers.
Instead of speed, the main strengths of the compass are Jeep's distinctive off-road capabilities. The Compass Trailhawk 4 × 4 features off-road features such as hill descent control, traction management, and a low all-wheel drive mode that increases torque at low speeds for rock climbing and paving waterways.
2. Jeep Renegade (0-60 in 9.0 seconds)
The 1.3-liter Jeep Renegade 4-cylinder turbocharged is a compact SUV that produces 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque.
While not particularly fast, it excels in off-road environments and can tow up to 2,000 pounds making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who prefer a smaller car with good fuel efficiency (22-24 mpg in the city).
3. Jeep Cherokee (0-60 in 7.6 seconds)
The Jeep Cherokee is assembled in Belvidere, Illinois, with a powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine and can tow up to 4,500 pounds with the towing package. With 270 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque, it can reach 60 mph in 7.6 seconds.
Although it won't win many races, the Jeep Cherokee is a well-rounded family SUV ready for tracks right from the dealership.
4. Jeep Grand Cherokee (0-60 in 7.4 seconds)
One of the best luxury SUVs made in America, the Grand Cherokee has a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that generates 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
It also has an optional 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine with 357 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, as well as a 375-horsepower hybrid electric engine with 470 lb-ft of torque.
Grand Cherokee focuses more on luxury and comfort rather than speed and power with unique features not available in other cars in its class. The front seats transform into massage chairs and a unique 10-inch front passenger display integrated into the instrument panel and tilted at an angle out of the driver's view. Interior surveillance cameras of the rear seats allow you to watch children from the front seat without turning around. The optional advanced speaker system includes 19 McIntosh speakers with sound up to 950 watts.
In addition to being one of the most popular American luxury SUVs, the Grand Cherokee is one of the best off-road-capable SUVs with a height of up to 11.3 inches from the ground and a traction management system that improves performance based on whether the road is covered. Snow, sand or rocks and clay.
5. Jeep Wrangler 4xe (0-60 in 5.5 seconds)
Jeep's new electric hybrid model is one of the fastest jeeps available with a time of 5.5 seconds from 0 to 60. The combined power of synchronously operated electric and gas motors results in greater acceleration and speed than most Wrangler models.
Electric vehicles can get off the line faster than gas-powered vehicles due to instant torque from the electric motor.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe can significantly save fuel costs with about 21 miles of range in electric mode only. Jeep is also working on an all-electric Jeep that plans to launch in 2023.
6. Jeep Wranger Rubicon 392 (0-60 in 4.0 seconds)
The most powerful Wrangler ever created features a 6.4L HEMI V8 engine with 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Car & Driver testing found that the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 can reach 0-60 in just 4.0 seconds, surpassing the 0-60 time in 4.5 announced by Jeep. Gibb says he can finish a quarter-mile in just 13.0 seconds.
Winner of the 2022 Motortrend Fourwheeler SUV Award, the Wrangler Rubicon 392 offers the complete package with high on-road speed and best-in-class off-road performance.
7. Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (0-60 in 3.5 seconds)
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is a high-speed jeep specially tuned for exceptional racetrack times. It is one of the fastest SUVs ever manufactured and can reach 0-60 in an incredible 3.5 seconds.
It has a 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 supercharged engine with 707 horsepower and 645 pound-ft of torque. The top speed is 180 mph and can complete a quarter mile in 12.0 seconds.
With launch control, Trackhawk's computers optimize start-up and acceleration to provide a launch that helps them beat some high-performance sports cars in a straight race.
In this drag race video, Trackhawk narrowly outperforms Lamborghini Urus in a half-mile race with a time of 18.2 seconds. At a starting price of around $91,000, the Trackhawk is also less than half the price of Lamborghini Urus.
