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
$35,224
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is an efficient SUV with 3-row seating, great safety ratings, and modern tech features, but it’s expensive.
Pickup
$37,290
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford F-150 is our Full-Size Truck Best Buy of 2023. It’s a perennial best-seller and award-winner for good reasons. The wide variety in its model range means there’s a truck for everyone in the F-150 model range, from work trucks to luxury vehicles to off-roaders.
SUV
$37,354
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is all-new for 2023 with a new look inside and out, updated technology, and a frugal mild-hybrid turbo engine.
Pickup
$40,375
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford F-150 is our Full-Size Truck Best Buy of 2023. It’s a perennial best-seller and award-winner for good reasons. The wide variety in its model range means there’s a truck for everyone in the F-150 model range, from work trucks to luxury vehicles to off-roaders.
Pickup
$40,500
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford F-150 is our Full-Size Truck Best Buy of 2023. It’s a perennial best-seller and award-winner for good reasons. The wide variety in its model range means there’s a truck for everyone in the F-150 model range, from work trucks to luxury vehicles to off-roaders.
SUV
$43,811
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The BMW X5 offers the practicality of a midsize SUV and the engaging drive of a sports sedan. It’s luxurious and sporty without compromise.
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Pickup
$45,837
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
5.0
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
SUV
$47,897
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Lexus RX is a comfortable, desirable luxury SUV distinguished by a strong track record of reliability and value.
Sedan
$47,903
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
If the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was the only set of cars to wear that famous 3-pointed star, the company’s reputation would still be impressive. With its many variants, the E-Class is all things to all people and then some. Summing up the E-Class, the emphasis is on class.
Pickup
$48,905
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
5.0
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
Pickup
$49,733
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
Pickup
$51,652
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
Pickup
$52,354
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
5.0
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
Van/Minivan
$53,650
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota Sienna is our Minivan Best Buy of 2023, thanks in no small measure to its class-leading fuel economy and resale value. It also upholds the brand’s reputation for reliability and earns the stellar safety ratings you want in a family vehicle.
Pickup
$55,000
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
Pickup
$55,631
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
Sedan
$55,897
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Genesis G90 is a big luxury sedan with eye-catching styling, an opulent interior, and advanced tech features. It’s all-new for 2023.
Pickup
$65,000
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Super Duty range of heavy duty trucks marks a new generation with even greater capability, a lot more tech, and new but familiar looks.
Coupe
$114,975
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.1
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Porsche 911 continues to do what the 911 has always done — provide exceptional thrills in what is now a truly iconic package.
SUV
$24,057
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is a compact SUV with a similar kind of rugged charm as its bigger Bronco sibling at a more affordable price.
SUV
$25,653
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Subaru Outback looks set to continue its impressive run as a best-seller, with revised looks and enhanced safety features.
SUV
$27,661
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In five generations, Kia’s Sportage has gone from a humble little workhorse to a roomy and refined crossover SUV loaded with modern tech.
Sedan
$27,776
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
361 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Making its debut for 2023, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a high-style electric sedan with solid range figures and ultra-fast charging.
SUV
$28,386
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is an all-new compact crossover with a fuel-efficient hybrid setup. Pricing starts at $27,290.
SUV
$29,162
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is a roomy and reliable compact SUV with many standard safety features and good fuel economy. For a lot of buyers, this formula has proven hard to beat.
SUV
$29,613
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
34 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid is our Best PHEV of 2023. On a full charge it can travel up to 34 miles on electricity alone, then operates like a traditional hybrid, delivering impressive combined fuel economy of 35 mpg. All-wheel drive is standard, along with many driver assistance features and plenty of cabin space.
SUV
$30,093
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi Q3 has a premium interior, standard AWD, and some excellent available tech features, but some rivals are sportier and roomier.
SUV
$30,532
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
312 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric compact SUV with great tech and a maximum range of 312 miles.
SUV
$32,603
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid compact SUV amps up its basic strengths with great fuel economy. Those strengths include comfort, space, reliability, equipment, safety, and strong resale values.
Coupe
$32,747
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi A5 lineup covers coupes, cabriolets, and Sportback models. Some are just nice compact luxury cars, others are fearsomely fast.
Pickup
$34,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota Tacoma is our Midsize Truck Best Buy of 2023. It’s tough, well-built, retains its value better than any rival, and it’s a rock star off-road.
Pickup
$36,075
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado midsize truck has been completely redesigned for this model year. It drives better, tows well, looks sharper, and comes with class-leading tech.
SUV
$36,387
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Palisade is a top choice in midsize 3-row SUVs. This family SUV has a roomy interior, great safety scores, and premium features.
SUV
$36,768
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Acura RDX is a sporty, tech-focused, and still perfectly practical compact luxury SUV. It’s among our highest-rated entries in the segment, and one of the most affordable, too.
Pickup
$37,331
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota Tacoma is our Midsize Truck Best Buy of 2023. It’s tough, well-built, retains its value better than any rival, and it’s a rock star off-road.
Sedan
$38,663
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class remains a stellar choice among compact luxury cars, packing Mercedes’ prestige, features, and refinement into something that drives well and looks good.
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