Best cars for driving through Canadian winters

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No matter where you live in Canada, Canadian drivers all have one thing in common: our snowy and icy winter roads. Canadian drivers tend to look for vehicles that are safe and reliable to take on the roads in the harsh winter. If you have the right vehicle that you can trust, you may even enjoy winter driving. In this post, we will share some of the best cars to have on your side during the snowy cold weather during the winter months.

Best car for canadian winters

Best cars for driving through Canadian winters.

Toyota RAV4

Best Selling Winter SUV

PRICE FROM $ 30,949

Our first pick is the Toyota RAV4, it comes standard with a ground clearance of 8.4 inches, which can reach a maximum ground clearance of 8.6 inches on higher trim levels. The all-wheel-drive comes standard with a forward-collision warning with emergency braking,  LED headlights and taillights, and automatic high beams. The SUV also offers premium comfort with heated seats and large cargo space.

Honda CR-V AWD 

Winter-Ready SUV

PRICE FROM $32,770

The 2021 Honda CR-V is pretty much at the same price point as the Toyota RAV4, while it offers more standard features for your dollars. It’s a great vehicle for driving in snow, and the base trim CR-V LX AWD loads of value with features such as proximity key and remote start. The SUV is also equipped with Honda Sensing driver-assist features and other add-ons include automatic high-beams and front-emergency braking, lane assist, and heated seats. 

Subaru Forester

Best value SUV

PRICE FROM $33,995

The Subaru Forester is a great choice for a small SUV and it’s loaded with tons of standard driver aids and tech features. The standard AWD comes with pre-collision braking, adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, and rear view camera washer. The Subaru Forester has a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that sends its output to the wheels via a continuously variable transmission. The built-in features of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and vehicle dynamics control make it an excellent model for driving through snow.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Winter-Ready Luxury

PRICE FROM $42,490

The GLA SUV is entry-level luxury with top-quality comfort. Buyers can have its entire trim-level lineup be upgraded to AWD. Seating up to 7-passengers, the GLB is a perfect winter ride for families. The GLA SUV comes with standard features including automatic emergency braking,  heated mirrors,  blind-spot monitor, cross-wind assist, front collision warning, LED headlights and taillights, rain-sensing wipers, and heated windshield washer nozzles. 

Ford Explorer

Trendy winter-ready SUV

PRICE FROM $36,970

The Ford Explorer is a trendy 7-seater SUV with plenty of power and passenger space. In 2020, Ford Explorer’s sales have increased 140%. It has a decent ground clearance for 7.9 inches that can go through thick snow and avoid being stuck. The SUV is a capable SUV that can accommodate a large family. Because of its large size, the SUV is quite suitable for traveling in snowy conditions.

Kia Telluride

Designed & ready for winter

PRICE FROM $33,990

The 2021 Kia Telluride is a midsize SUV with a variety of snow-hardy features that make winter driving easy. This SUV comes with an extra ground clearance at 8 inches, heated mirrors, automatic emergency braking, remote start, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert. It has an impressive reputation for being a joy to drive on the snowy winter road.

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