SUVs are getting heavier, faster, and more powerful than ever before. What started as family hauliers has evolved into tech-filled, luxury-packed giants tipping the scales at nearly 10,000 pounds. From the hybrid BMW XM to the all-electric GMC Hummer EV, these SUVs prove that when it comes to size and weight, America still does it best.
From electrified giants to old-school diesel tanks, these are the Top 10 Heaviest SUVs Ever Sold in America— ranked by curb weight. And yes, a few of them are tipping the scales closer to five tons than four.
10. 2025 BMW XM Label Red — 6,094 lbs
Engine: 4.4-liter twin-turbo PHEV V8
Power: 738 hp / 738 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds
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BMW’s first standalone M model since the M1 is a heavyweight champ in more ways than one. The XM Label Red isn’t just the most powerful BMW SUV ever; it’s also one of the heaviest. The hybrid system adds serious bulk — but when you’ve got 738 hp on tap, the scale doesn’t scare you much.
9. 2025 Toyota Sequoia Capstone — 6,185 lbs
Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo hybrid V6
Power: 437 hp / 585 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 5.6 seconds
Toyota’s full-size SUV legend went hybrid and luxurious with the Capstone trim, piling on wood accents, acoustic glass, and massive chrome wheels. The result? A plush, family-hauling brute that’s just shy of 6,200 pounds.
8. Range Rover SV Autobiography LWB — 6,194 lbs
Engine: 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8
Power: 523 hp / 553 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds
The original luxury SUV still sets the tone — and weight class. With opulent materials, a limo-like wheelbase, and twin-turbo muscle, this $180K Range Rover proves that refinement can still be heavy.
7. Mercedes-Benz EQS 550 SUV — 6,327 lbs
Motors: Dual electric
Power: 536 hp / 633 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds
EVs are famous for their instant torque — and their batteries’ bulk. The EQS 550 SUV is no exception. Despite being 300 pounds heavier than a gas-powered GLS 63, it still rockets to 60 mph in under five seconds, wrapped in whisper-quiet luxury.
6. 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L — 6,335 lbs
Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbo I6
Power: 420 hp / 468 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 5.3 seconds
The long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L is pure American excess — longer, roomier, and heavier than almost any SUV out there. It’s built for road trips, luxury living, and pulling boats like a pro.
5. 2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max — 6,929 lbs
Motors: Three electric
Power: 850 hp / 1,103 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds
The Rivian R1S might look minimalist, but it hides supercar speed. With 850 hp and a 2.9-second sprint, this near-7,000-pound electric SUV out-accelerates Ferraris while carrying your camping gear.
4. Ford Excursion (2000–2005) — 7,230 lbs
Engine: 6.0-liter turbo diesel V8
Power: 325 hp / 560 lb-ft
0-60 mph: ~9.5 seconds
Once America’s biggest SUV, the Ford Excursion was so massive it shared bones with Ford’s heavy-duty pickups. It could tow your house, carry eight people, and still look down on everything else on the road.
3. 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha — 8,174 lbs
Engine: 6.6-liter Duramax V8
Power: 300 hp / 520 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 13.5 seconds
The OG Hummer H1 Alpha was basically a civilian Humvee — all attitude, no efficiency. At over 8,000 pounds, it was wider than parking spaces and slower than a city bus, but it remains one of the most iconic off-roaders ever built.
2. 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ — 9,120 lbs
Motors: Dual electric
Power: 750 hp / 758 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds
The future of Cadillac luxury is electric — and massive. The Escalade IQ packs futuristic tech, 16-way massaging seats, and a battery the size of a studio apartment. It’s heavy, sure, but also quicker than most gas SUVs in its class.
1. 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV — 9,640 lbs
Motors: Three electric
Power: 830 hp / 11,500 lb-ft (crank torque equivalent)
0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds
The heaviest SUV ever sold in America wears a name you already know — Hummer. Now reborn as an electric super-truck, the GMC Hummer EV SUV is a 9,600-pound behemoth that can crab-walk, off-road, and sprint to 60 mph faster than a sports car. The world’s heaviest SUV is also one of its wildest.
Final Thoughts
From the diesel-burning Excursion to the battery-powered Hummer EV, one thing’s clear — SUVs have gone from “big” to monstrous. Weight isn’t slowing them down, though; with electric power and hybrid tech, these giants are only getting faster, stronger, and more luxurious.
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, heavy SUVs are the new kings of the road.
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