Sports Utility Hero

Best Sports Utility Hero by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Sports Utility Hero 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 · 19 cars analyzed
8.5
Best Acceleration
Sports Utility Hero
Type
5/5 AWD
Drivetrain
70K CR
Cheapest
19
Cars in Group
#2
Rank
2022 Cupra Formentor Vz5 A740

2022 Cupra Formentor Vz5

EPIC SPORTS UTILITY HERO AWD
70,000 CR
2022 Cupra Formentor Vz5

A strong Acceleration contender that's remarkably close to the top. Balanced and versatile across multiple track types.

Speed
6.3
Handling
5.5
Accel
7.8
Launch
8.6
Braking
4.4
Offroad
6.1
Power 365 HP
Torque 354 lb-ft
Weight 3,545 lbs
Displacement 2.48L
Front % 58%
Drivetrain AWD
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#3
Rank
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo A744

2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

EPIC SPORTS UTILITY HERO AWD
220,000 CR
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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

Speed
6.7
Handling
4.7
Accel
7.4
Launch
9.8
Braking
6.0
Offroad
6.3
Power 550 HP
Torque 567 lb-ft
Weight 4,796 lbs
Displacement 4L
Front % 52%
Drivetrain AWD
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#4
Rank
2016 Bentley Bentayga A727

2016 Bentley Bentayga

EPIC SPORTS UTILITY HERO AWD
150,000 CR
2016 Bentley Bentayga

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

Speed
7.0
Handling
4.7
Accel
6.2
Launch
7.4
Braking
4.0
Offroad
6.7
Power 599 HP
Torque 663 lb-ft
Weight 5,340 lbs
Displacement 5.95L
Front % 57%
Drivetrain AWD
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#5
Rank
2019 Lamborghini Urus A767

2019 Lamborghini Urus

RARE SPORTS UTILITY HERO AWD
150,000 CR
2019 Lamborghini Urus

The most accessible car on this list with Acceleration that holds its own against pricier competition. Ideal for budget builds.

Speed
7.1
Handling
5.1
Accel
6.1
Launch
5.1
Braking
6.2
Offroad
6.5
Power 641 HP
Torque 626 lb-ft
Weight 4,850 lbs
Displacement 4L
Front % 52%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2019 Lamborghini Urus 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 2019 Lamborghini Urus at 150,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk leads at 8.5 Acceleration, but costs 75,000 CR.