AWD cars utilize a combination of front, center, and rear differentials to automatically transfer power between different parts of your vehicle as needed. See also: 3 Best AWD Cars, AWD vs. 4WD, and Best Used Cars. If you're thinking about buying an all-wheel-drive car, there are plenty of options available to you. read more
The compact Subaru Impreza is the least expensive car with standard all-wheel drive. Its base price of just over $18,000 buys a 4-door sedan, while a 5-door hatchback is priced slightly higher. In addition to standard all-wheel drive, the Impreza's 148-hp engine gets 27 mpg city and a strong 36 mpg highway. read more
Whether your appetite for all-wheel drive is driven by regional weather patterns or your choice of weekend activities, your range of sub-$25,000 choices has never been better. And even if dry, paved roads are your typical stomping grounds, all-wheel drive can even come in handy for merging onto busy streets more quickly and confidently. read more