If your family is steadily expanding beyond the second row of your SUV, there is no reason to get upset about not driving fast ever again. There are quite a few spacious family vehicles that are actually approaching the 200 miles per hour mark. Today will be exploring these fastest 3-row giants that possess supercar like speeds, explosive acceleration and unprecedented driving dynamics.
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#10 2020 Range Rover Sport: landrover.com/vehicles/range-rover-sport/specifications.html
While the Range Rover Sport can be optioned with a variety of performance engines, including 2 mild-hybrids or a PHEV, if you are looking for the fastest 7-seat configuration in the mix, it is definitely the HSE trim with Dynamic Pack.
#9 2020 Ford Explorer ST: ford.com/suvs/explorer/2020/
Fully redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Explorer also gets its first, performance-focused ST model. It offers a maximum speed of 143 mph and can be purchased either as a 6 or a 7-seater.
#8 2021 Mercedes AMG GLE 53 4Matic: mbusa.com/en/vehicles/model/gle/suv/gle53w4
The updated AMG GLE family has several high-performance models to choose from, including the top of the line 63 S, but unfortunately it cannot be optioned with a 3rd row of seats. For this reason, our choice falls on its lesser specced AMG GLE 53 SUV, that has a top speed of 155mph and for extra 2 grand can be turned into large family hauler.
#7 2020 Audi SQ7: audiusa.com/models/audi-sq7
Previously offered as a diesel-only model, this year, 2020 Audi SQ7 debuts on the US market with as gasoline drivetrain at heart. It generates 500 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, making it the quickest SQ7 model yet, capable to perform a 0-60 run in mere 4.3 seconds. The model’s top speed matches the diesel at 155mph.
#6 2020 Tesla Model X Performance
As of today, the Model X is the only production electric 7-seater on the market. It is well-known as the quickest accelerating SUV in the world covering 0-60 sprints in 2.6, but few people realize that it is also one of the fastest 3-rows as well.
#5 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63: mbusa.com/en/future-vehicles/2021-amg-gls-63
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic belongs to the 3rd generation of GLS SUV, offering S-Class levels of luxury and beating all of its predecessors in terms of speed and acceleration. The model promises a maximum speed of 155 mph, which can be upped to 174 mph with an optional Driver’s package. At 4.1 seconds, its 0 to 60 acceleration is also more than competitive.
#4 2020 Dodge Durango SRT: dodge.com/durango/srt.html
All car enthusiasts know that when Dodge slaps the SRT badge on a model, it is guaranteed to offer whopping power and lots of performance-oriented tweaks. This is also the case for the Durango SRT three-row SUV, which can drive your kids to school faster than a sport car.
#3 2021 Alpina XB7: alpina-automobiles.com/en/models/xb7/highlights
The X7 was first try in the full-size SUV segment by BMW, that took a solid middle spot in terms of top speed after receiving a performance treatment in the M50i version. Alpina, however, weren’t ready to accept this status of an ordinarily fast three-row and released the XB7.
#2 2019 Brabus 850 XL Widestar: brabus.com/en/supercars/brabus-850-1.html
Though Brabus 850 XL Widestar based on the AMG GLS 63 is already quite old, belonging to the previous generation of the model, it still deserves to be mentioned as the fastest 7-seater of today. It almost reaches Urus and Bentayga’s levels of speed, topping out at 186 mph.
#1 Bentley Bentayga Speed: bentleymotors.com/en/models/bentayga/bentayga-speed.html#:~:text=With%20a%20top%20speed%20of,powerful%20statement%20on%20every%20terrain.
