Best Snow-Ready Vehicles: Top 10 Cars That Excel in Winter Driving
Winter driving demands the right vehicle for safety and reliability. Here are the top cars that excel in snow conditions:
Honda CR-V AWD
- Automatic AWD system adjusts power when traction is lost
- 7.8 inches ground clearance
- 190 hp from 1.5L turbo engine (newer models)
- 5/5 NHTSA safety rating
- Features heated seats and advanced safety tech
Toyota RAV4 AWD
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system
- Multi-Terrain Select with snow mode
- 8.4 inches ground clearance
- 203 hp gas / 219 hp hybrid
- 5/5 NHTSA safety rating
Subaru Outback
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system
- 8.7 inches ground clearance
- X-Mode with Hill Descent Control
- 182 hp from Boxer engine
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
Tesla Model X
- Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
- Up to 9 inches ground clearance
- 305-mile range
- Advanced traction control
- 5/5 NHTSA safety rating
Subaru Crosstrek
- Standard AWD with Active Torque Vectoring
- 8.7 inches ground clearance
- X-Mode and Hill Descent Control
- Available as hybrid
- 5/5 NHTSA safety rating
Honda Pilot
- i-VTM4 intelligent AWD system
- 7.3 inches ground clearance
- 285 hp V6 engine
- Honda Sensing safety suite
- Heated seats and steering wheel
Chevrolet Tahoe
- Autotrac 4WD system
- 10.2 inches ground clearance
- Powerful V8 engine options
- Multiple drive modes
- Heated seats front and rear
Toyota Tacoma
- 4WD with Multi-Terrain Select
- 9.4 inches ground clearance
- Crawl Control system
- Choice of I4 or V6 engines
- Heated seats available
RAM 1500
- Adjustable 4WD system
- 8.2 inches ground clearance
- Optional air suspension
- 5.7L HEMI V8 available
- Winter comfort features
Subaru Ascent
- Standard AWD system
- 8.7 inches ground clearance
- X-Mode with Hill Descent Control
- 260 hp turbo engine
- Seats up to 8 passengers
These vehicles combine capable all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive systems, good ground clearance, and advanced safety features to provide confident winter driving. All have received top safety ratings and offer various comfort features for cold weather.
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