Need a vehicle that’s suitable for all year round? Most cars don’t quite cut it when it comes to driving on anything other than dry asphalt. But with vehicles especially designed to handle changes in driving conditions, you can get better performance on all types of terrain, no matter the weather conditions. This year’s best vehicles for all-season diving offer incredible performance – even through rain and snow. Equipped with all-wheel drives, these vehicles outmatch most of the competition, providing better acceleration and control. If you are looking for an all-season car, truck or SUV, check out these most frequently asked questions about the year’s best choices.
If you are looking for a cool all-season performance car, the 2018 Dodge Charge is a terrific choice, providing ample power in tough driving conditions. Equipped with a 300-horsepower, 3.6-liter V6 engine, the Charger GT offers all-wheel drive that improves driving performance in a few different ways. While improving power, traction and smoothness, you’ve never driven a sedan quite like the new Dodge Charger. Best of all, the Charger offers terrific comfort features like heated seats and a heated steering will to get you through the winter months, as well as a sunroof and dual-zone climate control for the summer.
Nobody makes all-season vehicles quite like Audi. The 2018 Audi A7 provides stunning performance thanks to a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine and an all-wheel drive system. Providing terrific road grip and strong acceleration, the 340-horsepower A7 is one of the best-performing luxury cars on the market. It also comes fully-loaded with standard features like leather upholstery, heated seats, a sunroof, quad-zone climate control and an infotainment system with 14-speaker Bose audio and a 8-inch display. Standard driver assistance features like blind spot monitoring and lane keeping assist can be especially helpful when outside visibility may not be best. One particularly great thing about the A7 is that it features a hatchback-like liftgate that allows for more gear in the back. So, if you like to go camping or set up a picnic at the beach, you’ll have plenty of room to pack the trunk!
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers some of the best performance specs on the market. Standard with the S 450 base trim is a 362-horsepower engine, which itself is not too impressive when you consider other luxury options. However, the S 560 trim features an insanely powerful V8 engine that generates a whopping 463 horsepower. This trim is also available with all-wheel drive, ramping up acceleration on rough or wet terrain. Providing a smoother ride, no matter where you need to go, the Mercedes' Magic Body Control system scans the road for every imperfection, automatically tuning the vehicle’s suspension to handle road conditions. Standard features include heated seats, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control for keeping the cabin at an ideal temperature in the winter and the summer.
Station wagons are always the ideal vehicle for all seasons. Offering all-wheel drive and a satisfying 175-horsepower engine, the 2018 Subaru Outback provides driving with excellent control on rough or slippery roads. While standard features are minimal, you can add things like heated leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control and a moonroof. The cargo area offers up to 35.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats or up to 73.3 cubic feet with the seats folded down, which is ideal for your traveling needs.
The new 2018 Audi Q7 will make you feel right at home, even in extreme weather. Equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the Q7 outputs 252-horsepower. The all-wheel drive system features four drive-select modes: comfort, dynamic, auto, and off-road. The vehicle also offers a decent fuel economy for its class which is important if you like to run the air conditioner when its hot. Seating up to seven passengers, you can take the whole family with you without needing a second car. Standard features include tri-zone climate control, a sunroof and automatic braking.
One of the best SUVs available, the 2018 Honda CR-V offers a comfortable ride no matter the weather. When equipped with the optional 1.5-luter four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, the vehicle generates 190 horsepower. It also gets an outstanding fuel economy at 28 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Optional features like a heated steering wheel, heated seats, dual-zone climate control and a moonroof are excellent additions, adding a touch of luxury to your driving experience. The 75.8 cubic foot cargo area is easily accessible which is important for unloading and loading the car with all your gear and baggage.
The 2018 F-150 offers a number of trim models that are all suitable for year-round use. Whether you choose the front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive system, you’ll get a powerful driving experience that provides strong acceleration non the road, even in rain and snow. But if you are looking for the best driving performance in rough weather, the F-150 Raptor is your best bet. Featuring a 450-horsepower V6 engine, the Raptor will give you the best off-road performance. Standard with four-wheel drive and beadlock wheels, the Raptor grips slippery roads better than any other truck, which is perfect if you find yourself frequently driving on windy, unpaved roads.
If you want a truck that not only provides excellent traction but a comfortable interior too, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline is the vehicle for you. The standard all-wheel drive system helps the Ridgeline handle muddy, icy and wet roads without any problem. This makes the Ridgeline exceedingly comfortable to drive. Generating 280 horsepower, the standard 3.5-liter V6 is better than most base-model trucks. The interior is impressive as well, especially when you equip it with features like tri-zone climate control, a moonroof and cool safety features part of the Honda LaneWatch system.