Overview

• Edmunds' experts have recommended five all-wheel-drive alternatives to SUVs, considering factors such as storage space, fuel efficiency, and cost.
• The 2024 Subaru Impreza, a hatchback with 56 cubic feet of storage space and a more powerful engine in the RS trim, is one of the recommended alternatives.
• The 2024 Toyota Sienna, a minivan with a seating capacity of eight and 75.2 cubic feet of cargo space, is also recommended. It is a hybrid vehicle with an EPA-estimated 35 mpg in combined city/highway driving.
• The 2024 Kia K5, a midsize sedan with a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, is another alternative. It comes with features such as heated front seats, an upgraded center touchscreen, and a wireless phone charger.
• The 2023 Tesla Model 3, an electric vehicle with an impressive EPA-estimated 333 miles of range on a single charge, is also on the list.
• The 2024 Audi S3, a compact sedan with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 305 horsepower, is the final recommendation. It comes with features such as leather upholstery, heated front seats, traffic-adaptive cruise control, and a lane centering assist system.