Edmunds’ auto experts selected five all-wheel-drive vehicles, ordered by starting price including destination and ordering fees.
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Edmunds’ auto experts say all-wheel drive can help with acceleration on snowy or icy roads, and they highlighted five vehicles that offer it without requiring an SUV: the Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Tesla Model 3 and BMW 3 Series.
The list begins with the Subaru Impreza, available only as a hatchback, with standard all-wheel drive on the model. Edmunds says the Impreza’s all-wheel-drive system always delivers power to all four wheels, and notes downsides including slow acceleration and a bland interior; it lists a 2027 Impreza starting price of $25,890.
Edmunds then names the 2027 Toyota Camry, calling it a top-rated midsize sedan and saying it is the only sedan in its class that offers all-wheel drive on every trim level, with a hybrid powertrain. It says an all-wheel-drive Camry’s EPA-estimated fuel economy ranges from 43 mpg to 50 mpg combined depending on trim, and lists a starting price of $32,520 for a 2027 Camry with all-wheel drive; it cites a coarse-sounding engine during hard acceleration.
Next is the 2026 Toyota Sienna, which Edmunds says is the only hybrid minivan with all-wheel drive available on every trim level. The outlet highlights the Woodland Edition’s raised ride height and standard tow hitch that allows towing up to 3,500 pounds, and says the Sienna is rated at 35 mpg combined with all-wheel drive; it lists a 2026 Sienna all-wheel-drive starting price of $44,915 and notes drawbacks including slow acceleration and that second-row seats can’t be removed.
For electric shoppers, Edmunds recommends the Tesla Model 3, saying it has long range, strong performance and a large trunk, with fast-charging access through Tesla’s network. It says all-wheel drive is not available on the base model and that options include “Premium All-Wheel Drive” or “Performance,” and it lists Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive starting price of $49,130; Edmunds also notes disappointment with the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Rounding out the list is the BMW 3 Series, with Edmunds identifying the 330i xDrive as its luxury pick and saying it is the most affordable 3 Series with all-wheel drive. Edmunds describes xDrive as BMW’s term for all-wheel drive and says the 2026 330i xDrive has a starting price of $51,350, adding that it wishes more advanced safety features were standard rather than optional.
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