Pickups & 4X4's

Best Pickups & 4X4's by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Pickups & 4X4's is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Acceleration ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 44 cars analyzed
7.1
Best Acceleration
Pickups & 4X4's
Type
5/5 AWD
Drivetrain
150K CR
Cheapest
44
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R B659

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R

EPIC PICKUPS & 4X4'S AWD
250,000 CR
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R

The undisputed Acceleration champion in this group. A natural advantage that's hard to overcome, even with a perfect tune on a weaker platform.

Speed
5.9
Handling
2.7
Accel
7.1
Launch
6.2
Braking
3.3
Offroad
8.6
Power 700 HP
Torque 640 lb-ft
Weight 6,077 lbs
Displacement 5.16L
Front % 58%
Drivetrain AWD
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#3
Rank
2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 Amg B638

2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 Amg

RARE PICKUPS & 4X4'S AWD
350,000 CR
2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 Amg

Pairs high Acceleration with competitive all-around performance — a rare combination. An excellent all-rounder that doesn't force trade-offs.

Speed
5.9
Handling
2.9
Accel
6.6
Launch
8.0
Braking
3.2
Offroad
8.2
Power 603 HP
Torque 737 lb-ft
Weight 5,688 lbs
Displacement 5.98L
Front % 55%
Drivetrain AWD
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#4
Rank
2022 Rivian R1t A718

2022 Rivian R1t

EPIC PICKUPS & 4X4'S AWD
250,000 CR
2022 Rivian R1t

A great mid-price option with Acceleration that punches above its weight. Lower PI leaves significant tuning headroom.

Speed
4.4
Handling
2.9
Accel
6.6
Launch
7.2
Braking
4.1
Offroad
8.3
Power 835 HP
Torque 908 lb-ft
Weight 6,936 lbs
Displacement
Front % 52%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2022 Rivian R1t details →
Our Methodology

How We Ranked These Cars

The rankings above are based on stock performance data — every car shown is completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. If a car ranks #1 for Acceleration in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Acceleration Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Acceleration stat reflects how quickly a car reaches top speed. Tracks with frequent braking zones reward cars that recover speed fastest.

All five cars on this list are AWD. This layout dominates the Acceleration rankings thanks to its mechanical advantages.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 2020 Saleen Sportruck Xr Black Label at 150,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R leads at 7.1 Acceleration, but costs 250,000 CR.