Best All-Wheel Drive Cars
All-Wheel Drive has its advantages, even on dry pavement, and these cars are some of the best.
All-Wheel Drive/4-Wheel Drive
Top Rated Expert Ratings
SUV
$41,320
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Volkswagen Atlas is one of the roomiest 3-row midsize SUVs on the market, and it’s been enhanced for 2024.
Sedan
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$43,235
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As compact luxury sedans go, the 2024 Lexus IS represents a nuanced and multi-faceted example. But the competition is tough.
SUV
$44,350
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Infiniti QX50 is a competent compact luxury SUV with a smooth ride, roomy cabin, and a decent amount of standard equipment.
Coupe
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$48,610
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Lexus RC is a compact luxury coupe with engines ranging from so-so to so powerful.
SUV
$51,500
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.7
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The attractive 2024 Infiniti QX55 is a sleeker, sportier take on the QX50 compact luxury SUV.
Pickup
$51,890
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The aging 2024 Nissan Titan full-size pickup truck enjoys plentiful power, comfortable front seats, and a long warranty.
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Pickup
$52,070
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The aging 2024 Nissan Titan full-size pickup truck enjoys plentiful power, comfortable front seats, and a long warranty.
SUV
$52,590
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
5.0
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe continues its legacy as an off-road all-star with an iconic design, the latest tech, and plug-in hybrid efficiency. It benefits from a variety of enhancements for 2024.
SUV
$53,000
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Infiniti QX60 is a practical midsize luxury SUV with premium features, an easily accessible third row, and impressive safety ratings.
SUV
$57,240
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.7
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Lincoln Aviator is built in Chicago and brings an all-American flavor to the 3-row midsize luxury SUV class.
SUV
$57,875
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
5.0
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The rugged 2024 Land Rover Defender is an off-road-ready luxury SUV with a ton of variety in its model range.
SUV
$61,530
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Affordable for its class, the 2024 Nissan Armada blends a higher-end cabin, lots of safety technology, and strong performance credentials into a handsome and family-friendly SUV.
SUV
$62,075
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The rugged 2024 Land Rover Defender is an off-road-ready luxury SUV with a ton of variety in its model range.
SUV
$70,575
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The rugged 2024 Land Rover Defender is an off-road-ready luxury SUV with a ton of variety in its model range.
SUV
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$82,895
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 BMW X7 is a large luxury SUV with three rows of seating, plenty of tech and safety features, plus a choice of fine engines.
Sedan
$107,995
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
249 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-electric 2024 Audi e-tron GT is a top-flight luxury sedan — with attributes like power, style, tech, build quality, and sustainability.
SUV
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$159,995
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
31 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 BMW XM is a high-performance, high-dollar, plug-in hybrid SUV that can rocket to 60 mph in about 4 seconds and travel up to 30 miles on electricity alone.
SUV
$20,259
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Seltos is our Subcompact SUV Best Buy for 2023. It’s a versatile and well-rounded subcompact SUV with a roomy interior, great safety features, and standard AWD on most trims.
SUV
$28,949
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.9
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned Honda CR-V is our Compact SUV Best Buy for 2023. It sports fresh designs and tech while retaining the qualities that made the previous five generations best-sellers and class leaders. It’s good in so many ways, now at even higher levels. And it’s enjoyable to drive.
Sedan
$35,343
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Lexus ES is our Luxury Car Best Buy of 2023. It’s famously comfortable and reliable, and makes more financial sense than many of its competitors. The hybrid-powered ES 300h can achieve an impressive 44 mpg on the highway.
SUV
$35,787
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.8
Consumer
37 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The redesigned Honda CR-V is our Compact SUV Best Buy for 2023. It’s strong in every area that matters and should be at the top of any buyer’s must-see list. The CR-V Hybrid is especially attractive, delivering more power and even better fuel economy.
SUV
$36,401
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Genesis GV70 is our Compact Luxury SUV Best Buy of 2023. It puts quality, luxury, and tech into a high-value package that’s gorgeous inside and out.
Pickup
$36,500
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
300 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Ford F-150 Lightning is our Best Electric Truck of 2023. It’s the best-riding, fastest, most practically designed F-150 we’ve ever driven. And it can travel up to 320 miles on electricity alone.
SUV
$37,644
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Telluride is our 3-Row Midsize SUV Best Buy of 2023. It earned the same title last year (and the two years before that) but then got even better for 2023 with a variety of meaningful enhancements.
SUV
$40,384
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Genesis GV80 is our Midsize Luxury SUV Best Buy of 2023. It looks great, drives wonderfully, and boasts one of the most appealing, sumptuous interiors in a segment renowned for high-end accommodations.
SUV
$43,022
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford Expedition is our Full-Size SUV Best Buy for 2023. It boasts a flexible and stylish interior, refined driving manners, and a long list of attractive features and tech.
SUV
$46,513
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford Expedition is our Full-Size SUV Best Buy for 2023. It boasts a flexible and stylish interior, refined driving manners, and a long list of attractive features and tech.
Sedan
$67,986
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.8
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class large luxury sedan continues a rich tradition of exceptional comfort surrounded by remarkable technology. There aren’t many better ways to travel.
SUV
$25,675
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Spacious and well-equipped, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2-row midsize SUV amps up both fuel efficiency and power levels over its combustion-only counterpart.
SUV
$25,819
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Honda HR-V marks a new generation of this subcompact SUV, and it’s shaping up to continue the impressive ways of its predecessor.
SUV
$27,933
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
31 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid midsize SUV can travel up to 31 miles on electricity alone, adding to the many excellent qualities of the Santa Fe lineup in general.
SUV
$29,733
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The affordable and well-equipped Kia Sorento is a great choice if you’re looking for a lot of bang for the buck in a midsize 3-row SUV.
SUV
$30,542
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The safe and fuel-efficient 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid delivers interior comfort and modern technology in a stylish midsize 3-row SUV.
SUV
$30,557
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
303 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is our Electric Vehicle Best Buy of 2023. An excellent all-electric compact SUV capable of running for up to 303 miles on a single battery charge, it also has plenty of tech, lots of standard equipment, and great warranties — making EV ownership an attractive proposition.
SUV
$32,266
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned BMW X1 is our Subcompact Luxury SUV Best Buy of 2023. The new model improves with a roomier interior, bolder style, a more potent engine, standard all-wheel drive, plus more and better tech.
SUV
$33,150
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Totally redesigned for 2023, the impressive new Honda Pilot is among the 3-row midsize SUV segment’s roomiest, most flexible, and tech-savviest entries.
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