Sports Utility Hero

Best Sports Utility Hero by Speed in Forza Horizon 5

Sports Utility Hero is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Speed ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Speed · 19 cars analyzed
7.1
Best Speed
Sports Utility Hero
Type
5/5 AWD
Drivetrain
65K CR
Cheapest
19
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
2019 Lamborghini Urus A767

2019 Lamborghini Urus

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

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

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
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#2
Rank
2016 Bentley Bentayga A727

2016 Bentley Bentayga

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

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

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
2017 Maserati Levante S B696

2017 Maserati Levante S

COMMON SPORTS UTILITY HERO AWD
65,000 CR
2017 Maserati Levante S

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

Speed
6.6
Handling
4.6
Accel
5.1
Launch
2.4
Braking
4.3
Offroad
6.7
Power 424 HP
Torque 427 lb-ft
Weight 4,649 lbs
Displacement 2.98L
Front % 50%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2017 Maserati Levante S 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 Speed in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Speed Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Speed stat reflects raw top-end velocity. Tracks with long straights reward cars that pull away at the top end.

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

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 2017 Maserati Levante S at 65,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2019 Lamborghini Urus leads at 7.1 Speed, but costs 150,000 CR.