There is no question that SUVs are taking over the automotive market. They typically
offer more practicality, the same or better gas mileage as cars and now they are being
built with supercar like performance. I'll be showing you 6 modern SUVs that put motorcycles
to shame in a race. Hey guys Cristian here, as you can probably already tell, this isn't
my typical intro to my videos.Well the reason for that is because I'm sick. As hard as it
was to make this video I just didn't want to put it off any longer. I also wanted to
thank all you guys that have continuously supported me. Exactly one year ago I uploaded
my first video here on YouTube and the attention my channel has received since then is a dream
come true. I couldn't have done it without you all. That said, let's begin the video
First Suv is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. This is Alfa Romeo’s third major car to
hit the United States as of recently after it’s last exit in the mid 1990s. And man
did they really captivate some serious attention with the Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Not too long
ago it held the title for the fastest time ever posted by a production SUV at the famous
Nurburgring track. Beating out the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S by around 8 seconds. But as
of recently it holds the number 2 spot for fastest suv around the Nurburgring, 1st place
goes to another SUV which I will talk about later on in this video. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio
comes equipped with a Ferarri devrived 2.9L twin turbocharged V6 that produces 505HP and
443lb-ft of torque. 0-60MPH happens in 3.3 secoonds according to Motor Trend. The craziest
part is that it carries the same engine used in the lighter Giulia Quadrifoglio that ways
500lbs and still manages to accelerate faster from 0-60mph by .3 seconds. That is some sorcery
right there. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio offers an intense lightweight construction. Such
as an aluminum front end, rear subframes and suspension components. As well as an aluminum
hood, roof and doors. Combine that with it’s awd drive system and super capable twin turbocharged
V6 and it’s no surprise it’s in the discussion for one of the fastest production SUVs ever
made. The interior looks just as sporty as the outside offering high performance leather
and alcantara seats, a formula one inspired steering wheel and push start button located
on the steering wheel. I also wanted to mentioned the 4 leaf clover found on the side of the
Stelvio Quadrifoglio. For those of you that didn’t know it signifies the company’s
old race car drivers. The Stelvio is a truly special vehicle and it definitely caught the
attention of many auto journalists but it still hasn’t sold as well as Alfa Romeo
thought it would. This car truly needs to be a hit if the brand has any hope of success
in the US.
Next SUV is the Porsche Macan Turbo. Take Porsche’s hottest selling model and add
some kick to it and this what you get. The 911 may be Porsche’s heart and soul but
when it comes to overall sales, the Macan is arguably the most important vehicle in
the lineup from a financial standpoint. In 2017 the Macan accounted for 39% of Porsches
sales. If you need room for 5 passengers, some extra space for cargo, and additional
clearance for snowy days without sacrificing the industry benchmark driving experience
that Porsche offers on it’s 2 door sports cars, then the Macan Turbo is the answer.
Some auto journalists even say that after driving it for long periods of time you sometimes
forget that you’re in a 4200lb SUV and not a two seat sports car. The Macan Turbo comes
equipped 3.6L twin turbocharged V6 engine that produces 440HP and 442 lb-ft of torque
when equipped with the performance package. 0-60 happens in 3.7 seconds according to Car
and Driver. Performance package also comes with the sports chrono pack, which includes
cruise control, more extreme driving controls, adaptive dampers, and a 15mm lower ride height.
Easy way to tell the differences in trims when seeing the Macan on the road it’s by
the color of the calipers. Some standard key standard features included with the Manca
Turbo are 19 inch wheels, an aggressively styled bodykit, alcantara roof lining, and
a bose sound system. This is truly the ultimate package If you’re looking for sport car
thrills in a practical SUV. Some call it the best driving crossover SUV in the world.
3rd SUV is the BMW x6 M. So this isn’t the most practical SUV out there and actually
offers less room inside than the BMW x5 M. The X6 M is more of a statement car that just
happens to be an SUV. It’s edgy look, high quality materials and insane performance allow
it to stand out from the competition. It comes equipped with one of BMW’s capable engine,
the one used on the M5. It’s a 4.4L twin turbocharged V8 engine that produces 567HP
and 553lb-ft of torque. 0-60 happens in just 3.7 seconds. What really blows me away is
that it can achieve that super fast acceleration while weighing around 5200 pounds! And not
only is it a straight line performer it’s excellent on the track as well. Some auto
journalists can’t understand how a SUV that is this big, tall and heavy go so fast without
getting all wonky under hard braking or cornering at it’s limits. BMW definitely achieved
the impossible by making the X6M a track car. Much of it’s handling relies on it’s dynamic
performance control which works with BMW’s xdrive system to continuously distribute torque
between the wheels, from 100% at the rear to up to 100%a the front, putting power and
grip where it’s needed the most. Inside you’ll get the sportiness, features and
quality you expect like m sport seats, marino leather upholstery, wireless phone charging,
and wifi preparation. While this might be BMW’s most controversial vehicle, because
of its lack of practicality and insane performance at a high price point, this car will still
turn head heads and wipe the floor with most performance cars whether on a straight line
or on twisty roads.
4th SUV is the Jaguar I Pace. This All electric SUV isn’t available yet but will be available
very soon, so I decided to include it on the list. When it comes to competition the I Pace
is aiming straight at Tesla’s Model X. They offer similar features but unlike the Model
X The I Pace has much better style in my opinion. It comes equipped with a 90kwh battery that
powers twin corcentric motors that power both the rear and front axle making power of 394HP
and 512lb-ft of torque. 0-60 happens in just 4.5 seconds. Not only is the I Pace super
quick it also offers the features to make it an excellent day multipurpose vehicle.
It can travel offroad, hold a roof rack tow up to 2k pounds and can even sustain driving
in 20 inches of water. It’s adjustable air suspension is super versatile allowing you
drop the ride height down 1.6 inches to allow passengers to board easily, lift the height
by 2 inches for off road work, and it automatically lowers by .4 inches when driving at over 65mph
to further reduce drag. If you’re not a big fan of driving hard in complete silence
you’re able to activate two levels of drivetrain sound that way you can feel more immersed.
Funny thing is that Jaguars slogan is “roar quitely”. Jaguar definitely doesn’t need
an audible combustion engine to make a statement when it comes to performance. The interior
is super impressive and offers Jaguars first In control touch pro duo infotainment system.
Two touchpads, one 10inch upper screen and one 5.5 inch lower screen. One of the coolest
feature is the machine learning incorporated with the I Pace. This SUV will learn your
habits and automatically change certain infotainment settings based on your history. The climate
control knows how many passengers are in the car and it will only cool and heat the relevant
areas to save energy. Guys, this is the future. And at a starting price of 69K, its cheaper
than the equivalent trim Tesla Model X. Which one would you rather own. The Tesla Model
X or Jaguar I Pace?
The next SUV is the Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 63S. Remember earlier in the video I said
the Stelvio Quadrifoglio was dethroned at the nurburgring? Well this is the SUV that
took the title for fastest production SUV around the track. To be exact it was faster
by 2 seconds than the Stelvio. And I’m sure another SUV will soon dethrone the GLC 63S.
For auto makers it’s all about bragging rights. The GLC 63S comes equipped with a
4L twin turbo engine that produces 503HP and 516lb-ft of torque. In fact it’s the same
engine used in the AMG GTR but with around 70 less HP. But get this, the GLC 63S is faster
than the AMG GTR 0-60 despite it being less powerful and heavier. 0-60 happens in just
3.3 seconds and completes a quarter mile run in around 11.7 seconds. The benefit of AWD
I suppose. It carries an air suspension system adaptively variable damping, the AMG performance
4matic AWD with fully variable torque distribution, the rear axle locking differential and high
performance ceramic composite braking system. And of course it’s an SUV and offers much
more than crazy performance. It’s fully daily drivable, plenty of space for passengers
and luggage, comes equipped with extensive safety features and offers a high level of
comfort for long distance trips Crazy to think that SUVs have come such a long way where
they are being made with performance that challenge supercars. The thing is no matter
what people think of SUVS, they aren’t going anytime soon. Especially not the GLC 63S.
The 6th and final SUV on the list is the Dodge Durango SRT. A perfect choice for parents
that really want a hellcat but ultimately decided they needed something bigger with
much more practicality. And with all the power the Durango SRT offers, the trade off is not
bad at all. It’s the biggest and fastest three row midsize SUV you can get according
to Dodge. And behold this is the only SUV that carries a naturally aspirated engine.
It’s a HEMI 6.4 L V8 that produces 475HP and 470lb-ft of torque. 0-60 happens in 4.4
seconds. That’s about as fast the Ford Mustang GT from a vehicle that’s almost twice the
size weighing at 5500lbs. A ¼ mile run happens in just 12.9 seconds just half second behind
the corvette. With it’s heavy weight and powerful engine it’s only right that the
Durango SRT gets equipped with brembo brakes with massive 15inch rotors on the front and
13.8 inch rotors on the rear. The exterior looks super aggressive due to its hood scoop,
deeper front splitter and wide body kit. And SUV this big and powerful has to be capable
of towing big right? How about being able to tow up to 8700lbs. The interior shines
as well with it’s 3 rows that accommodates 6 adults comfortably, the second row being
equipped with sporty captain chairs. The Durango SRT has it all. A powerful naturally aspirated
V8 engine, plenty of room for the whole family, and massive intimidating styling that practically
screams get out of my way. You can get new one for around 62K starting, and if you really
breakdown what you’re getting. You’ll realize that it’s one hell of a bargain.
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