All-wheel drive can add a ton of versatility to a vehicles, and if you often have to deal with wet, snowy, or muddy roads, you’ll know how invaluable it can be. While automakers can sometimes treat this feature as a luxury, you can still find affordable crossovers that offer power to all four wheels.
The traction that all-wheel drive offers can be invaluable in environments where the ground is slippery. While you often have to pay a little bit extra for this feature, you don’t have to stretch your budget too far if you’re clever. There are plenty of cheap subcompact and compact crossovers that offer all-wheel drive.
Looking at all the new options available in 2025, we’ve found the ten crossovers that offer all-wheel drive at the most affordable price. We’ve listed the models below by their MSRP, including the additional cost of all-wheel drive. We also dive into what kind of powertrain they offer and what else sets them apart from their competition.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including TopSpeed and the EPA. Models are ranked based on their MSRP, from most expensive to most affordable.
102025 Mazda CX-5
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $28,770
This vehicle is the biggest on this list, competing in the compact SUV segment where the others are subcompacts. Mazda has kept the CX-5 alive much longer than most would have thought, especially because they introduced the CX-50. The CX-5 comes standard with all-wheel drive, which is only one of the many ways it offers value, and among the reasons why it is stilla best-sellerfor the brand.
187 HP
186 LB-FT
Fuel Efficiency
24 MPG City / 30 MPG Highway
If affordability is what you’re after, then the base engine is the one you’re going to want to go for. The brand does offer a model fitted with a turbocharger, delivering quite a bit more power. Either way, the CX-5 is plenty versatile and super rewarding to drive.
92025 Honda HR-V
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $26,900
Honda’s subcompact HR-V aims to deliver the same level ofcomfort and practicalitythat you’d find in the more popular CR-V, but in a slightly smaller, more affordable package. The HR-V has a starting MSRP of $25,400 for the entry-level LX trim. All models can be optioned with all-wheel drive for an additional $1,500.
158 HP
138 LB-FT
25 MPG City / 30 MPG Highway
The Honda HR-V only comes fitted with a single engine option, but it does a good enough job of getting you from point A to point B. Its chassis tuning is worthy of a more powerful engine, though, and we hope that one day they’ll fit a turbocharger in there, or a hybrid unit to increase fuel savings.
82025 Volkswagen Taos
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $26,695
The Taos is the smallest crossover in the Volkswagen family, with unique styling and unwavering practicality, as is expected from a Volkswagen. The Taos has been updated for the2025 model year, with refreshed styling and a more powerful engine. The base S model starts at $24,995, with all-wheel drive available on all models at an extra cost of $1,700.
174 HP
184 LB-FT
25 MPG City / 33 MPG City
Every 2025 model comes with an updated turbocharged four-cylinder engine, putting down more power than before. All-wheel drive models also come with a more advanced multi-link suspension, where front-wheel drive models make use of a torsion beam setup.
72025 Hyundai Kona
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $26,050
The Kona entered its second generation for the 2024 model year, with Hyundai completely overhauling their small crossover. It continues to be a unique and compelling option in the subcompact segment. While it doesn’t come standard with all-wheel drive, all models can add the feature for an additional $1,500. The base model otherwise has a starting MSRP of $24,550.
147 HP
132 LB-FT
27 MPG City / 29 MPG Highway
Hyundai prioritizes comfort and value for theaverage urban buyer, meaning that the base Kona comes with a fairly underpowered four-cylinder. There is a 190 horsepower turbocharged option available though. Either way, the Kona’s ride will impress, and so will its ability to keep noise out of the cabin.
62025 Subaru Crosstrek
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $25,810
Subaru’s Crosstrek is an interesting option at this price point. As is typical of Subaru, the Crosstrek is designed to go further off the beaten track than most of its competitors. It is also incredibly practical, with dimensions that make it feel like a mini station wagon. Subaru is known for includingall-wheel drive as standardequipment on their vehicles, and the Crosstrek is no exception.
152 HP
145 LB-FT
27 MPG City / 34 MPG Highway
While the Crosstrek may be adventure-ready, it doesn’t have the most powerful base engine, and the CVT will certainly deter some. A more powerful 2.5-liter engine is available on higher trims, along with a CVT that does its best impression of a traditional eight-speed automatic.
52025 Toyota Corolla Cross
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive
The Corolla Cross often flies under the radar in the U.S. market. While it has the appeal of the Toyota badge and a good suite of standard equipment, it feels like most of its competitors offer better value for money in a more exciting package. The base L model starts at a pretty palatable $24,135, with all-wheel drive being an optional extra that costs $1,300.
169 HP
150 LB-FT
29 MPG City / 31 MPG Highway
There is nothing particularly special about the Corolla Cross' performance, but nothing that stands out as a massive negative either. It should deliver enough power for most buyers, but it is mostly unengaging to drive. Ride quality is decent, so those looking for comfort will be satisfied.
42025 Mazda CX-30
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $25,195
Mazda has been looking to move slowly but surely upmarket. The CX-30 was the beginning of this crusade, and we feel that the Japanese brand has been pretty successful thus far. It is stylish, loaded with class, and a blast to drive. Mazda’s lineup of crossovers and SUVs all come equipped withall-wheel drive as a standardfeature.
191 HP
26 MPG City / 33 MPG Highway
While the naturally aspirated four-cylinder may feel a little under-powered in some of the bigger Mazda crossovers, it motivates the CX-30 along at a pretty acceptable rate. Its handling is the star of the show though, offering a rewarding experience that is hard to come by at this price point.
32026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $25,000
Chevrolet has already started moving some of its lineup to the 2026 model year, including the Trailblazer. Having seen a major refresh forthe 2024 model year, the Trailblazer moves forward with very few changes beyond some additional paint options. The base MSRP of the Trailblazer is $23,000, with all-wheel drive available across the board.
155 HP
174 LB-FT
26 MPG City / 29 MPG Highway
The Trailblazer comes with two different choices when it comes to powertrains. The base model with front-wheel drive comes with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder instead. Every model equipped with all-wheel drive gets the slightly larger 1.3-liter unit instead. This upgrade is well worth the money.
22025 Kia Seltos
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $24,690
Kia has managed to make itself a strong competitor in the crossover market by offering a great list of standard equipment on all of its vehicles. The Seltos continues this trend, with excellent styling, inside and out, andenjoyable driving dynamics. All-wheel drive isn’t standard on every model, with it costing extra on the S and EX trims, but it is standard on the most affordable LX trim.
146 HP
27 MPG City / 31 MPG Highway
While the 195-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is certainly alluring, the base engine will offer enough power for most buyers. While it doesn’t accelerate particularly quickly, the Seltos features better handling than you’d expect as well as good steering feedback.
12025 Nissan Kicks
MSRP With All-Wheel Drive: $23,330
The Kicks isall-new for the 2025 model year, with Nissan bolstering their most affordable crossover with a better engine and a more modern interior. It has also changed on the outside, from new styling elements to the suspension being raised. At this price point, it is impressive that all-wheel drive is even an option, with it costing an additional $1,500 on the base model.
141 HP
140 LB-FT
For the first time, Nissan now offers the Kicks with all-wheel drive, making it more versatile than ever. Gone is the underpowered 1.6-liter four-cylinder, and in its place is a two-liter unit that offers 20 more horsepower and an additional 26 pound-feet of torque. Its new engine doesn’t make it a race car, but it is much more competitive in its class now.
