What are Affordable and Safe All Wheel Drive Cars?
AWD vehicles under 30K
All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles are incredibly popular in markets exposed to snow. Contrary to front (FWD) or rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles, AWD vehicles provide power to all four wheels. This enables power applied to all four wheels of a vehicle.
In mountainous regions and areas of the United States that are exposed to seasonal extremes, AWD vehicles can make a drastic impact on a daily routine. Without power to all four wheels and proper all season or winter tires, a vehicle can lose traction and lead to car accidents.
According to a car accident attorney, injuries sustained from car accidents can be severe and life changing. To help keep drivers safe, below are some of the safest AWD vehicles under $30,000 built for the winter roads:
Best AWD Sedans
Subaru Legacy
As the flagship vehicle of Subaru, the Legacy provides a familiar face to the all wheel drive line of vehicles and provides Subaru’s boxster engine with it’s unparalleled industry innovating AWD system has cemented itself as a popular vehicle in the Subaru line.
With the highest available overall safety rating of 5/5 stars, this vehicle offers top of the line crash safety ratings at an MSRP price tag starting at $22,745.
Subaru Impreza
One of the most identifiable vehicles in Subaru’s line, the Impreza is a favorite amongst individuals exposed to the seasonal elements. With Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive standard and available options of sedan and 5-door hatchbacks, the Impreza is a crowd favorite in mountain towns around the globe.
The crash ratings for both the sedan and hatchback variant of the Impreza are top of the line. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), both options have a 5/5 star overall safety rating.
Mazda 3
After removing the AWD option from their entry level sedan, Mazda recently re-introduced this option to rave reviews and consumer excitement. The Mazda3 offers introductory models at an MSRP of $24,100 and is available in both sedan and hatchback models.
The Mazda3 also performs at the top of its class for crash safety. With 5/5 overall safety ratings for both sedan and hatchback options, drivers can rest easier knowing that their vehicle provides top of the line safety ratings.
Nissan Altima
Like the Mazda 3, Nissan Altima recently reintroduced the AWD option on it’s entry level sedan. The intelligent AWD vehicle received a stellar 5/5 crash rating from the NHTSA and can be obtained at an MSRP of $25,450.
The 2020 Altima is available in a sedan and includes the option for paddle shifters with manual shift mode. Different options offer sport tuned suspension and Nissan touts that this vehicle has “V6 like power on four cylinder efficiency”.
Best AWD SUV Vehicles
If one is looking for extra cargo space an AWD SUV could be the solution you’re looking for. With available third row seating and the option to take the whole family, these SUVs offer economic value and the freedom to take on the open or dirt road.
Honda CRV
A smaller, more compact SUV, the Honda CRV packs a punch in a package suitable for any adventurer. With an opening MSRP price tag of $26,550 for the AWD variant, the CRV lives up to the Honda brand making it one of the safest compact SUVs on the market. With a 5/5 star crash rating from the NHTSA and available AWD, the CRV provides the economic fuel usage with a sporty, compact SUV equipped to take on any road.
Toyota Rav 4
A larger SUV vehicle compared to the CRV, the RAV 4 is the largest vehicle to check in on this list. With available 69.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded down, the vehicle checks in as the most spacious on this list..
The LE Hybrid model offers an MSRP of $28,350. With 60/40 rear split seating and a 5 out of 5 safety rating from NHTSA, the Rav 4 offers the outdoor family of five an option without compromising safety, style or beauty.
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