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
$21,208
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Volvo XC40 combines standout styling with class-leading safety and innovation at a price that has the competition losing sleep.
Sedan
$22,582
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class subcompact sedan is the company’s least expensive new car. But it still has class, luxury and great tech.
Sedan
$22,699
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi A4 and S4 blend impressive performance with technology and luxury to create a 4-door cruiser like no other.
SUV
$25,373
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q7 is refreshed, reequipped and augmented by a hot SQ7 model. Few luxury-midsize, 7-seater-crossover SUVs are this attractive.
SUV
$25,583
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.1
Consumer
316 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is a premium all-electric crossover-SUV that shares its fundamental structure with the Model 3 sedan.
SUV
$25,987
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.1
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a boldly styled SUV with pleasing road manners, robust amenities, competitive pricing, and up to eight seats.
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Sedan
$27,945
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2020, the Mercedes-AMG A 35 adds gratifying performance and features to the already impressive A-Class subcompact luxury sedan.
SUV
$29,239
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q5 compact-luxury-crossover SUV impresses with its standard feature set, luxurious interior and high-tech Virtual Cockpit.
Sedan
$29,523
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
5.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi A4 and S4 blend impressive performance with technology and luxury to create a 4-door cruiser like no other.
SUV
$29,833
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Ford Expedition 8-seater full-size SUV and its fuller-sized Max sibling are modern takes on the traditional truck-based formula.
SUV
$29,869
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Ford Expedition 8-seater full-size SUV and its fuller-sized Max sibling are modern takes on the traditional truck-based formula.
Sedan
$31,561
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class blends luxury, sophistication and performance in a quartet of body styles all sure to please.
SUV
$33,306
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q8 is a luxury 5-seater crossover SUV with the kind of power, equipment and style that makes it a flagship vehicle.
SUV
$34,925
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe delivers impressive performance in an SUV with unconventional styling that won’t go unnoticed.
Sedan
$37,076
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG C-Class has all the panache of the standard C 300 models combined with far more performance.
Sedan
$40,538
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG E-Class takes an already great luxury line and turns it into a foot-to-the-floor, flat-out performer.
SUV
$16,813
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Subaru Forester is quite simply a superb compact-crossover SUV with a long and well-rounded list of attributes.
SUV
$17,516
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
17 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek offers real off-road ability in a pleasing compact-crossover SUV good on gas, safety features and resale.
SUV
$18,177
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Redesigned but not reimagined, the 2020 Subaru Outback uses the same raised AWD wagon recipe that has defined its success for 25 years.
SUV
$18,191
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Honda HR-V is spacious, versatile, reliable, affordable and fuel-efficient. It’s a highlight of the subcompact-crossover-SUV class.
SUV
$19,392
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 BMW X2 is a sportier, more stylistic take on the X1 crossover SUV. It is distinctive, costs more and is less practical than rivals.
Sedan
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$20,247
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
With its style, comfort and abundant safety technology, the 2020 Volvo S60 is a midsize European sedan well worth considering.
SUV
$21,064
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 is the compact-crossover SUV that looks, feels and behaves like a luxury model at a mainstream price.
Sedan
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$22,598
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi A3 delivers entry-level pricing in a sporty, nicely equipped package loaded with Audi’s best technology and luxury equipment.
SUV
$23,676
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class offers premium features and styling more commonly found on more expensive SUVs.
SUV
$24,147
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
If you want a modern compact-crossover SUV with rugged upright styling, the all-new Mercedes GLB does it with the flair and refinement.
Sedan
$24,551
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Long the benchmark for compact-luxury sedans, the 2020 BMW 3 Series gets the power bump it deserves with the new, 6-cylinder M340i models.
Sedan
$25,047
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
New engines and models make the 2020 Audi A6 one of the most compelling and technologically advanced midsize-luxury sedans money can buy.
Wagon
$25,317
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Few cars combine practicality, refinement and elegant design like the 2020 Volvo V60 wagon. Cross Country models add ruggedness to the mix.
SUV
$25,494
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura MDX provides a healthy dose of luxury, performance, value and safety in either standard or hybrid form.
SUV
$25,599
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura RDX premium-compact-crossover SUV continues to offer great equipment, driving manners and build quality at keen prices.
SUV
$26,763
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura MDX provides a healthy dose of luxury, performance, value and safety in either standard or hybrid form.
Sedan
$26,896
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
322 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The entry-level Tesla offers fun driving character, a pleasing exterior, spartan interior looks, lots of technology (some still to come), and petrol-free motoring.
SUV
$27,175
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Volvo XC90 has a winning blend of safety, style and technology, and its price undercuts 3-row luxury-SUV rivals like the Audi Q7.
Sedan
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$28,579
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi A3 delivers entry-level pricing in a sporty, nicely equipped package loaded with Audi’s best technology and luxury equipment.
Sedan
$29,272
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 BMW 5 Series delivers scintillating performance in a midsize sedan that never forgets the luxury side of its mission.
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