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The Cheapest New All-Wheel-Drive Cars for 2024-2025

As summer winds down and kids return to school, many of us start thinking ahead about the challenges ahead in winter. If you’re thinking about upgrading your car to something with all-wheel drive (AWD) but don’t want to break the bank, you’re in the right place.

The prices quoted below are for the least expensive all-wheel-drive configuration available and include destination and freight charges. Other mandatory fees, like tax, title, and licensing, are not included.

Here are the 10 cheapest new all-wheel-drive cars available for 2024-2025.

1. 2024 Subaru Impreza: $24,115

2024 Subaru Impreza in blue.

The 2024 Subaru Impreza is the least expensive new car you can buy with standard all-wheel drive, even on the base model. If you don’t need the size of an SUV, the Impreza can be a tremendous year-round commuter.

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2. 2025 Nissan Kicks: $24,720

2025 Nissan Kicks

The 2025 Nissan Kicks is all-new and a new member of the list of least-expensive all-wheel-drive-vehicle club, too. All-wheel drive is available with every trim. It’s a $1,500 option on the base S model.

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3. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: $25,190

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in red.

Like the Impreza, the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport includes all-wheel drive as standard equipment on all models, although Mitsubishi calls it “All-Wheel Control.” With a compact footprint and seating for five, the Outlander Sport is also a good choice for city dwellers.

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4. 2025 Kia Seltos: $25,965

2025 Kia Seltos in blue.

Despite its fun styling, strong tech and features sheet, and bargain price, the 2025 Kia Seltos includes all-wheel drive as standard equipment, even on the base model. You’ll also get keyless entry, lane-keeping and lane-following assists, smartphone integration, and more.

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5. 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: $26,035

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid in white.

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is not only the only non-Subaru all-wheel-drive sedan on this list, it’s also the only one that gets a hybrid drivetrain by default. Only add the $1,400 option to the base LE trim to get the most affordable Corolla Hybrid with all-wheel drive.

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6. 2025 Subaru Legacy: $26,065

2025 Subaru Legacy in the mountains.

Like the Impreza, the 2025 Subaru Legacy gets standard all-wheel drive on all models, making it easy to pick the cheapest: just opt for the Base trim. You’ll also get standard EyeSight driver assist, cloth upholstery, smartphone integration, and more.

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7. 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer: $26,395

2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ in yellow

Youthful style and plenty of standard tech and safety features make the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer an appealing option to just about anyone. To get the cheapest all-wheel-drive variant, choose the base LS trim and add the $1,605 option, which comes with a slightly more powerful engine and a traditional 9-speed automatic transmission.

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8. 2025 Mazda CX-30: $26,415

2025 Mazda CX-30

Another SUV offering standard all-wheel drive, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 is also a bit sportier than most, with nimble handling and peppy engines — especially the 250-horsepower turbocharged version. The least expensive CX-30 with all-wheel drive gets a 191-hp engine, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, and more in the CX-30’s base 2.5 S trim.

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9. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross: $26,510

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross is related to the Corolla sedan above, but only loosely. In this form, the Corolla Cross offers the interior space and ride height of a small SUV while also being efficient and city-friendly in terms of parking and maneuverability. The base L model equipped with the $875 all-wheel-drive option is the least expensive Corolla Cross with all-wheel drive.

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10. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek: $26,540

2024 Subaru Crosstrek in olive green.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek splits the difference between a hatchback and an SUV and is a versatile and practical option, especially for those who face deeper winter snow or regularly drive gravel roads. All Crosstrek models come standard with all-wheel drive, so simply picking the Base trim with no options gets you the most affordable all-wheel-drive version.

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The Cheapest New All-Wheel-Drive Cars for 2024-2025

  1. 2024 Subaru Impreza
  2. 2025 Nissan Kicks
  3. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
  4. 2025 Kia Seltos
  5. 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
  6. 2025 Subaru Legacy
  7. 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer
  8. 2025 Mazda CX-30
  9. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross
  10. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

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