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
$49,608
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.3
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The excellent 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV is spacious (up to nine seats), well equipped, and holds its value well.
Pickup
$51,358
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Ford Super Duty pickup range covers a lot of heavy-duty ground. Trim levels go from bare-bones to luxury grade.
SUV
Save
$22,104
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Honda HR-V has one of the roomiest and most flexible interiors in its class, making it a practical choice in subcompact SUVs.
SUV
Save
$22,455
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 carries out the usual compact crossover duties as well as almost any rival, with the extra dimension of driving fun.
SUV
$26,287
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.4
Consumer
223 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is a stylish, safe, and luxurious electric SUV, but it is on the pricier end. There are better values in this class.
Sedan
$26,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi A4 engages buyers who understand and appreciate the joys of driving a well-balanced car with style, tech, and refinement.
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Pickup
$26,772
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its variety of offerings, the 2022 Ram 1500 is an all-purpose pickup that blends great comfort and utility with an ability to work.
Sedan
$27,765
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
5.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 BMW 2 Series premium subcompact range is having a transitional year. An all-new coupe debuts, but the 4-door Gran Coupe remains.
SUV
$27,989
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
310 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-new, all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 is a fast-driving, fast-charging Tesla rival with big power and a 310-mile range.
SUV
$28,253
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Volvo XC40 is a well-rounded subcompact luxury SUV that is safe, high-tech, and roomy. It’s also pretty reasonably priced.
SUV
$29,870
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
87 MPGe
Combined Fuel Economy
While the new C40 Recharge may simply be a coupe version of the XC40 Recharge, it’s a significant step in Volvo’s electrification plans.
Pickup
$30,161
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its variety of offerings, the 2022 Ram 1500 is an all-purpose pickup that blends great comfort and utility with an ability to work.
Van/Minivan
$30,981
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is really an extension of the family home with space, comfort, safety, tech, and a vacuum cleaner.
SUV
$31,122
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Acura RDX premium compact SUV/crossover has great reliability. It’s also engaging to drive and packed with standard equipment.
SUV
$31,513
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Toyota Highlander is a well-rounded family SUV that does almost everything well, but there isn’t much room in the third row.
SUV
$35,215
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Slightly larger and more refined, luxurious but still sporty, the all-new 2022 Acura MDX has become a much better premium 3-row SUV.
SUV
$35,568
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a safe and reliable family SUV with excellent fuel economy ratings, but the third row is cramped.
Sedan
$36,954
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 BMW 5 Series is the premium midsize sedan for people who really like driving, yet still want luxury, technology, and space.
Pickup
$43,708
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ram HD is a segment leader with a best-in-class towing of up to 37,100 pounds, and luxury and high-tech in the top trims.
SUV
Save
$47,297
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.6
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 GMC Yukon is a spacious full-size, 3-row SUV. The XL has a longer body for a little more legroom and a lot more cargo space.
Pickup
$47,557
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ram HD is a segment leader with a best-in-class towing of up to 37,100 pounds, and luxury and high-tech in the top trims.
Pickup
$49,547
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
314 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Rivian R1T is a premium all-electric pickup truck with a high-tech interior, true off-road capabilities, and a refined on-road spirit.
SUV
$61,645
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade is luxury writ large. This big SUV has a vast, opulent interior and lots of innovative technology.
Sedan
$68,815
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 Porsche Panamera large luxury car benefits from Porsche’s expertise in making fine sports cars. The array of choices is epic.
Sedan
$74,325
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
350 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Watch out, world, the EQS shows what Mercedes-Benz can do when it sets out to build a large and luxurious electric sedan.
SUV
$21,772
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.7
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Nissan Rogue improves on the 2021 model, which was all-new, with an innovative new engine and a reworked transmission.
SUV
$25,469
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
303 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The radical 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an all-new, all-electric vehicle. It’s roomy, has a max range of 303 miles, and charges really fast.
SUV
$27,959
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
39 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
If the RAV4 is too small and the Highlander too big, consider the Venza: It brings great fuel economy into the world of the midsize SUV.
Pickup
$29,779
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck is strong, capable, relatively good on gas, and offers a nice choice of variants.
SUV
Save
$29,950
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Honda Pilot is a mainstay of the midsize 3-row SUV/crossover class. It does virtually everything right and seats up to eight.
SUV
$30,154
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its upright windscreen, roomy interior, and great connectivity, the GLB shines as a practical runabout with excellent outward view.
Wagon
$31,091
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi A4 Allroad is a premium compact wagon with an SUV attitude, slightly raised ride height, and all-wheel drive as standard.
SUV
$31,462
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 3-row midsize SUV is a fine family vehicle with good on-road manners, offering adept 4-wheel-drive systems.
Pickup
$32,597
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck is strong, capable, relatively good on gas, and offers a nice choice of variants.
Sedan
$33,059
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
5.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a true luxury car in a relatively affordable subcompact 4-door body, with a sloping roof.
Sedan
$37,404
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi A6 is a perfect premium midsize sedan. Size, style, equipment, tech, and driving talents are all in virtually ideal amounts.
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