What's your favorite "high performance" SUV? 

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt) 06/01/2017 at 16:42 • Filed to: None

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I’m all about the E53 X5 4.8is. The design of the first generation X5 is definitely polarizing, but I like it a lot. The rear is a deeply Germanic answer to following question... Jurgen: “How do we design our first SUV rear end?” Dieter: “Simple. We stretch the E46 wagon hatch.”

See what I mean? Some think it’s ugly, but I think it’s funny. That sums up my taste in cars pretty well.

It was essentially the X5M before that car existed. The “is” badge has vintage Bavarian pedigree, which is a fun bonus if you’re a BMW nerd. The 20 inch wheels are insanely wide, giving it an aggressive stance from the rear. They’re a nice design too. I also like the front. Normally I’m not a fan of shiny kidneys but they look good here.

Finally, they sound great stock:

And NUTS with an exhaust. The Dinan option will even knock your camera over:

So Oppo, which ridiculous “performance” SUVs are you into? These only have ~350 HP and TQ so they’re not that fast by modern standards.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:49

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Noah - Now with more boost. > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/01/2017 at 16:50

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Username checks out!

itschrome > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/01/2017 at 16:50

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the SS was terrible!

RallyWrench > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:51

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1st generation E53 X5s are pretty good vehicles with M54s or M62s, and as the owner of an E46 Touring, I approve of the styling correlation. If I were forced at gunpoint to actually admit have a favorite performance SUV, I’d pick a 4.8L Cayenne S.

BeaterGT > itschrome 06/01/2017 at 16:52

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Terribly fast?

itschrome > BeaterGT 06/01/2017 at 16:53

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if you’re racing to the junk yard, sure!

Ash78, voting early and often > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:53

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Not technically an SUV, I suppose, but it shared a platform (and factory) with two SUVs, so maybe.

For Sweden > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:54

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EL_ULY > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:54

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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:55

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yup

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > itschrome 06/01/2017 at 16:55

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SHUT UP I CAN’T HEAR YOU

Svend > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:56

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For me, that’d be the road going version of the Bowler Nemesis, the Bowler EXR S. 550bhp 5.0 V8.

HammerheadFistpunch > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:56

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To be honest its only the X5M I like in this category. I think this category is patently stupid but I like looking at the 1st gen X5M’s from the rear...those tires!

Your boy, BJR > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:59

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MOPAR OR NO CAR.

BLCKSTRM > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:59

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I tried to talk my wife into one of these - it was almost as nice to drive as the CTS-V we were replacing, but the back seats (which aren’t actually even available in the M version) are ridiculously small.

I also love the RR Sport:

Especially this special SVR from a company called Lumma:

I don’t love the green accents, especially on the splitter, but look at that rear end!

And I LOVE that it has actual real off-road chops in addition to awesome on-road performance (though I’ll admit the body kit on this one may pose some problems off road).

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 16:59

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Trailblazer SS or Range Rover Sport SVR. If Cadillac every gives the Escalade the V treatment that’ll win my heart no doubt.

Nick Has an Exocet > BLCKSTRM 06/01/2017 at 17:02

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+1 on basically any range rover. Personally, I’d add the ludicrous and stupid G-Wagon AMG.

BeaterGT > itschrome 06/01/2017 at 17:04

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Not nearly as bad as the lead X5

itschrome > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/01/2017 at 17:05

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I SAID, THE SS WAS TERRIBLE..

PROBABLY COULDN’T HEAR ME OVER THE RUSTED OUT EXHAUST AND NICKELBACK COMING FROM IT..  

itschrome > BeaterGT 06/01/2017 at 17:07

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Were those bad beyond just the looks? I never see old ones come to think of it...

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 17:10

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The Range Rover sport svr

542 bhp and a 0-60 time that will worry Aston Martins

RT > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 17:13

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Yep, I like those X5s too - all generations of that car did a good job.

My favorite performance SUV is probably the Range Rover Overfinch though- but only up to this gen (the later ones got a bit tasteless):

Honorable mentions to the LM002, Syclone, G-Klasse AMG, Forester STI and Pajero Evolution.

E92M3 > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 17:13

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I want one of these. Even a S would satisfy me TBH.

My citroen won't start > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 17:27

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Yup, 4.8is. I regret not buying one when I had the chances. God I love the E53 X5

Frank W. Doom > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/01/2017 at 17:46

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was looking at syclones and typhoons yesterday. people want a lot of money for them.

Saracen > E92M3 06/01/2017 at 17:56

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My answer too. GTS or Turbo.

Noah - Now with more boost. > For Sweden 06/01/2017 at 17:58

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I’m all about it! Especially if you can spec one to look like a standard GC. I have an irrational hatred of black wheels (unpopular opinion) and more importantly, because sleeper.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 17:58

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Noah - Now with more boost. > HammerheadFistpunch 06/01/2017 at 17:59

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I’d be down with a later gen X5M too, especially with exhaust dumps + a downpipe so it makes turbo whistle spaceship noises.

Noah - Now with more boost. > BLCKSTRM 06/01/2017 at 17:59

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I’m all about range rover sports. Best looking SUV out there IMO.

Noah - Now with more boost. > E92M3 06/01/2017 at 18:00

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The new Cayenne looks great. Especially from the rear.

Noah - Now with more boost. > EL_ULY 06/01/2017 at 18:00

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This would be hilarious to squeeze more power out of but leave stock. Drag strip sleeper!

Noah - Now with more boost. > RT 06/01/2017 at 18:01

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Ah yes the overfinch, one of only a few RR aftermarket companies I’m down with. These are such handsome cars, future classics even IMO once nice ones are scarce and it’s old enough to look “classic”

Noah - Now with more boost. > RallyWrench 06/01/2017 at 18:02

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Those Porsche V8s sound SO good stock, it’s really surprising.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Svend 06/01/2017 at 18:02

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Totally nuts, I forgot about Bowler and didn’t know this was a thing!

Noah - Now with more boost. > Ash78, voting early and often 06/01/2017 at 18:02

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LOL these are so ridiculous, I approve. Imagine the confusion at the drag strip!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > itschrome 06/01/2017 at 18:03

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NO

Noah - Now with more boost. > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/01/2017 at 18:03

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The SVR is insane. One was tearing around Boston the other day, I heard it from at least a 1/4 mile away

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Frank W. Doom 06/01/2017 at 18:04

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Rightly so.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Your boy, BJR 06/01/2017 at 18:04

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Agreed! Love me some MOPAR. Though I’d like a Grand Cherokee with a big Hemi instead, these are great looking cars IMO.

RallyWrench > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 18:04

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The bark on startup get me every time.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 06/01/2017 at 18:05

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It has gullwings AND you can make your kids throw up with the acceleration! What more could you ask for?

Noah - Now with more boost. > My citroen won't start 06/01/2017 at 18:05

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They’re still around from what I’ve seen, but usually beaten up to an extent or too expensive for a 15 year old SUV if they have low miles.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 18:07

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The FluidMotorUnion exhaust also sounds nutty

E92M3 > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 18:09

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Yeah, the refresh really helped it, especially the lights. I don’t like the new GTS rear bumper garnish, but if that’s my biggest complaint they’ve done well.

LJ909 > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 18:13

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If I would have to pick, its going to be the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8, post bk though. The first gen was cheap.

In all honesty though? None of them. They are a contradiction. Nothing with a high center of gravity should be having as much power as they do, nor the ability to coroner and go those speeds. Its like someone asking for a roomy Smart car.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 18:26

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A fembot in the back seat?

Svend > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 18:43

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Ye’, you had the Nemesis which is the serious rally car, the EXR was a bit more regular rally car and the EXR S which was the road going version but still very capable off road.

Vicente Esteve > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 19:04

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Honestly, I like too many of them.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 06/01/2017 at 19:32

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I’ve seen this thing all over the internet! So dope.

Noah - Now with more boost. > E92M3 06/01/2017 at 19:34

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It’s such a massive step up from the original, much like the Panamera. I bet there was an “OK no more ugly cars, everyone hates our four doors” meeting at some point...

Noah - Now with more boost. > LJ909 06/01/2017 at 19:37

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The way I see it, the only “practical” purpose is for an enthusiast who wants a ton of space for cargo/kids but doesn’t want a wagon (hard to find fast ones, especially in the USA). The power is for highway passing and the “good” handling is for those times when you unintentionally find yourself on a fun road in the family hauler. I’m sure all German SUVs handle better than my car, that’s for sure.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 06/01/2017 at 19:38

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Elon does know how to party! So maybe...

Noah - Now with more boost. > Vicente Esteve 06/01/2017 at 19:40

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Me too. Realistically, I like them all because I like ridiculous cars. And sleepers.

LJ909 > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 19:41

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See if Americans hadn’t bought into this idea that SUV/CUV’s do things better than cars and wagons do, which they don’t, we would have more performance wagons, and things like the Dodge Magnum would still be around. Instead I’m stuck with the Durango SRT with way more space than I would need and gas mileage that will probably make a Ram 3500 blush.

Noah - Now with more boost. > LJ909 06/01/2017 at 19:44

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100% accurate!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 20:40

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These same guys also make velocity stacks for e9x M3s and i want it.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 06/01/2017 at 20:51

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seen that too! Sounds nuts.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 20:55

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Of course the X6M, but perhaps even more so the extra ridiculous X6 M50d

Yes, they’re garish and not the most attractive but that’s why I love it.

“It’s not as practical as the X5!” yeah well neither is the absurd engine and chassis engineering in either of these vehicles lol

Noah - Now with more boost. > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 06/01/2017 at 20:58

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One of my high school friends had parents who were into fast cars. His mother is a very short, sweet looking woman who works in corporate finance. I saw her around town in a blue one just like that recently! So funny. I’m sure jaws drop when she steps out.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/01/2017 at 21:07

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And it looks like art.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/02/2017 at 05:46

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HSV Avalanche, LS1 powered

gawdzillla > Noah - Now with more boost. 06/02/2017 at 11:00

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old Tahoe with a 6.2 LS swap