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
Pickup
$30,575
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups are incredibly capable, with plenty of muscle on offer. They can also be luxurious and high-tech.
SUV
$33,369
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Getting good fuel economy from an SUV is tough, but the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid delivers while maintaining comfort and practicality.
Pickup
$40,907
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups are incredibly capable, with plenty of muscle on offer. They can also be luxurious and high-tech.
SUV
$43,238
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Chevrolet Suburban is all-new for 2021, boasting fresh features and a better ride. It remains among the biggest 3-row SUVs on the road.
Pickup
$46,637
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups are incredibly capable, with plenty of muscle on offer. They can also be luxurious and high-tech.
Pickup
$47,753
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups are incredibly capable, with plenty of muscle on offer. They can also be luxurious and high-tech.
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Pickup
$50,668
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups are incredibly capable, with plenty of muscle on offer. They can also be luxurious and high-tech.
Sedan
$56,729
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2021 Porsche Panamera is coming into its own with increasingly electrified powertrains that are as potent as they are efficient.
SUV
$57,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
American luxury used to be defined by huge sedans. Now, it’s large SUVs, and the totally new 2021 Cadillac Escalade is a prime example.
SUV
$20,671
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Subaru Forester is a superb compact SUV with a long and well-rounded list of attributes, including value and safety.
SUV
Save
$22,949
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Honda Pilot is one of the best choices among midsize 3-row SUV/crossovers, because it excels in so many areas.
SUV
$25,888
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
39 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new-for 2021, the Toyota Venza 2-row midsize SUV features a 219-horsepower hybrid powertrain, all-wheel-drive, and up to 40 mpg.
Pickup
$27,502
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ford Ranger midsize pickup has an excellent engine, great towing and payload numbers, good safety tech, and cool off-road options.
Sedan
$28,279
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With standard all-wheel drive and its innovative powertrains, the 2021 Audi A6 luxury sedan stands out from rivals like the BMW 5 Series.
SUV
$28,413
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The new 3-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L impresses with its quality and luxury, which bodes well for the standard version coming later this year.
Wagon
$28,602
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Audi A4 Allroad is a raised wagon blending the amenities and plush ride of a luxury sedan with the utility of a compact wagon.
SUV
$29,597
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Mercedes GLB-Class small luxury SUV straddles the subcompact and compact classes with style, tech, safety and refinement.
Pickup
$31,289
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ford Ranger midsize pickup has an excellent engine, great towing and payload numbers, good safety tech, and cool off-road options.
SUV
$35,974
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The ever-popular 2021 Lexus RX 350 and hybrid RX 450h luxury midsize SUVs could arguably use an update, but their qualities are timeless.
SUV
$109,091
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.7
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class luxury SUV mixes indulgence with extreme off-road ability. Its pragmatic approach creates a special allure.
SUV
$20,731
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.7
Consumer
17 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek blurs the distinction between a compact SUV and an economical 5-door hatchback.
SUV
$22,504
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Subaru Ascent is a spacious and smart midsize 3-row crossover with all-wheel drive and many safety features as standard.
SUV
$23,568
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As long as buyers get into a 2021 BMW X1 premium subcompact SUV knowing it skews more toward thrills than frills, all should be well.
Pickup
$25,120
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado is a capable pickup with a variety of engines, trims, and body styles. It touts impressive trailering tech.
Sedan
$25,204
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.9
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 BMW 2 Series coupe and convertible continue to remind us that driving is about far more than getting from Point A to Point B.
Pickup
$27,448
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is a highly capable, spacious and versatile midsize pickup with the refinement of a classy SUV.
SUV
Save
$31,861
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Ford Bronco marks the return of an icon. With two or four doors, off-road chops and cool style, it’s ready to face the Jeep Wrangler.
Pickup
$32,057
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado is a capable pickup with a variety of engines, trims, and body styles. It touts impressive trailering tech.
Pickup
$32,676
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in 2500 or 3500 form, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD touts brash looks, big engines and towing capacity of over 35,000 pounds.
Pickup
$33,845
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in 2500 or 3500 form, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD touts brash looks, big engines and towing capacity of over 35,000 pounds.
Pickup
$34,708
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in 2500 or 3500 form, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD touts brash looks, big engines and towing capacity of over 35,000 pounds.
SUV
$35,107
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the free-spirited and stylish sibling to the Mercedes GLC compact luxury SUV. AMG versions drip with power.
Pickup
$36,000
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in 2500 or 3500 form, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD touts brash looks, big engines and towing capacity of over 35,000 pounds.
Pickup
$37,269
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in 2500 or 3500 form, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD touts brash looks, big engines and towing capacity of over 35,000 pounds.
Wagon
$38,048
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Volvo V90 Cross Country and regular V90 wagon are cool, comfortable and safe alternatives to the usual luxury crossover crowd.
SUV
$38,107
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With the arrival of the potent new AMG GLE SUVs and GLE Coupes, Mercedes’ midsize SUV represents an impressive range of refined SUVs.
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