Best in Snow: Top 10 Winter Cars
No. 5: “People love the Chevy Tahoe for being an SUV that can handle big families in need of cargo room and towing capabilities, but its trucklike architecture and available four-wheel drive make it a great family hauler for all seasons, including winter. One of our favorite Tahoe special editions for 2019 is the Z71 Midnight Edition with its cool black aesthetic and off-road package.”
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No. 2: “The list wouldn't be complete without the Jeep Wrangler. For obvious reasons, a hardtop is recommended during the winter months. All-new for 2018, the JL Model features a nicer interior, more modern technology, and more safety and convenience features. But most importantly, the Wrangler has better road manners than ever without sacrificing a shred of its off-road capability.”
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No. 7: “The Toyota RAV4 got a big upgrade for 2019 and has quickly gone from the middle of the pack to the front offering for the best value in compact crossovers today. All-wheel drive RAV4 models now come standard with multi-terrain select which gives you four different driving modes — Normal, Mud and Sand, Rock and Dirt, and Snow — making it perfect for all seasons!”
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No. 1: “The Ford F-150 is America's best-selling pickup truck because it’s tough, reliable and offers variety within its lineup. For winter, the best model is easily the F-150 Raptor, a living legend for its performance both on- and off-road with standard four-wheel drive, ferocious looks, and advanced technology.”
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No. 4: “The all-new 2019 GMC Sierra ushers in a new off-road sub-brand for GMC called AT4 that’s worth checking out for winter. The new Sierra AT4 is similar to the new Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss trims with four-wheel drive and off-road kit with a more premium aesthetic, plus the distinction of the industry-exclusive MultiPro six-function tailgate.”
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No. 6: “The Ram 1500 is another full-size pickup that's all-new for 2019. The Ram's makeover was a huge upgrade aesthetically, mechanically and technologically. Our favorite new Ram for getting through snowy winter is the Rebel, which has four-wheel drive, an off-road aesthetic, all-terrain tires, factory lift, and locking rear differential.”
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No. 9: “The all-new 2019 Ford Ranger midsize pickup is finally here. It provides a nice balance of capability, efficiency, comfort and value. Equipped with customization options and accessories available for every Ford Ranger, drivers can outfit it for almost any adventure. The available four-wheel drive makes it a beast in snow.”
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No. 3: “The [Chevrolet] Silverado now offers a roomier back seat in the quad-cab models, making it a better family vehicle. For the best winter model, we'd recommend any Silverado equipped with the Z71 off-road package, which includes off-road suspension, hill descent control, skid plates, a locking rear differential and all-terrain tires.”
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No. 8: “When you think of a Honda off-roader, you probably think of a Honda ATV, but the Passport is back in the form of a new mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV. What makes the Passport great for winter is that every 2019 Passport — including the front-wheel-drive models — comes with Snow mode that optimizes traction for snow driving.”
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No. 10: “You may not have been expecting a minivan on this list, but the Toyota Sienna has the distinction of being the only minivan on the market available with all-wheel-drive! An all-wheel drive version of the Sienna provides a big traction advantage over its front-wheel-drive-only rivals, along with having the comfort and convenience a minivan offers, like space and sliding doors. All-wheel drive is only available on the range-topping Sienna Limited trim, which is a little pricey by minivan standards.”
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