Best Used AWD Cars

2018 Subaru Impreza by EurovisionNim - CC BY-SA 4.0

If you live in a part of the country where winter is a stark reality for you every year, or you frequently go offroad or down dirt trails, an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle is hard to beat.

The good news is that there are a lot of excellent deals on nearly-new SUVs if you know where to look. Whether you are looking for a more basic, compact car or a full-blown luxury machine, there’s an all-wheel-drive vehicle for every buyer. 

This list will cover the best used AWD cars in a variety of price categories.

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2018 Subaru Impreza

2018 Subaru Impreza Hatchback by EurovisionNim - CC BY-SA 4.0

Average Price Paid: $14,143 - $19,432

Horsepower: 152

MPG: 22 - 38 MPG

J.D. Power Reliability Rating: 3/5 

If you’re looking for an affordable vehicle that has the traction and tenacity of all-wheel-drive, then look no further than the plucky Impreza.

Although it may look small, the Impreza offers a spacious interior that can be optioned out with features like Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and class-leading safety systems. Hatchback and sedan options are available, giving the Impreza an extra dose of practicality.

The best part? Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system that is among the best in the world is underneath the sleek bodywork. Throw in class-leading crash test scores and you have a recipe for an awesome AWD vehicle for not a lot of money. 

2019 Subaru Legacy

2020 Subaru Legacy by Wagon Master Johnson - CC-BY-SA-4.0

Average Price Paid: $19,965 - $27,840

Horsepower: 175 to 256 

MPG: 20 - 34 

J.D. Power Reliability Rating: 3 / 5 

If you’re looking for a larger AWD sedan, a used Subaru Legacy is a great choice.

Since this is a Subaru, it pulls in the brand’s ubiquitous symmetrical all-wheel-drive system and also includes their awesome EyeSight active safety suite as well. Interior size is generous, verging on massive, including a prodigiously sized trunk space.

Engine choices range from a fuel-efficient 4 cylinder to a powerful 6 cylinder that produces just north of 250 horsepower.

Owners and reviewers rave about the quiet, easy ride and sure-footed feel of the AWD system.

For an AWD family sedan, it doesn’t get much better than this. 

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THE BEST USED SUVS UNDER $10,000

We looked into price, reliability, features, and more to create this list of the best used SUVs under $10k on the market today. Take a look - some of the best used SUVs have gone mostly overlooked or forgotten. 

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2019 Audi A4 Quattro

Average Price Paid: $28,000 - $45,222

Horsepower: 188-349

MPG: 21-34

J.D. Power Reliability Rating: 3.5 / 5 

Just as Subaru has made a name for itself with its excellent AWD system, Audi has also become synonymous with its own all-wheel-drive system.

For a smaller sedan, the A4 delivers big on driving enjoyment, interior appointments, and in some trims, full-blown sporty goodness. Luckily for buyers looking to get into the A4, trims start at a relatively affordable price point and include a bevy of standard features like leather seating and awesome infotainment screens.

For daily driving, the A4 retains its easy going character with great fuel economy (if you stay out of the boost of the selection of turbo engines) but can still fly down a twisty road when you need it. The interior space is surprisingly generous, allowing you to cram .

Better than average predicted reliability, exemplary safety scores, and sleek looks round out the good stuff that the A4 offers. Find a Quattro Premium model that’s Certified for a great bargain.  

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