10 Mid-Size SUVs that Come with AWD

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Mid-size SUVs offer the convenience to carry plenty of people along with cargo. They also offer roomy interiors and have the capability to tow larger items that won’t fit inside the vehicle. This flexibility to manage people and cargo is a large part of what makes them popular. Another part of their appeal comes from their ability to handle bad weather and rougher terrain. Those who live where the snow flies put a priority on all-wheel drive to make it through months of snow. Here are 10 mid-size SUVs that come with all-wheel drive to help you manage rough road conditions.

2020 Kia Telluride

The 2020 Kia Telluride is an all-new model with three rows of seating and room for up to eight passengers. Front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive available across the four-trim lineup. It has a roomy interior with 87.0 cubic feet for cargo behind the front seats, and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. There’s the option for second-row captain’s chairs for added comfort, along with heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The Telluride is also strong on safety with numerous standard safety features, including a forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Pricing for the 2020 Kia Telluride starts at $31,690.

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2020 Hyundai Palisade

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is also an all-new model this year with three rows and room for eight passengers. The three-trim lineup comes standard with front-wheel drive with the option for all-wheel drive across the range. It has ample cargo room with 18.0 cubic feet behind the third-row seat, 45.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and 86.4 cubic feet behind the front seats. The Palisade can also tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Standard features include forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, electronic stability control, and traction control. A second-row bench seat is standard, with captain’s chairs available on all but the base trim. Starting price for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade is $31,550.

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2020 Subaru Ascent

The 2020 Subaru Ascent is a three-row SUV with seating for eight passengers. All-wheel drive is a standard feature on not just all four trims in the Ascent range, but on every Subaru suv (and even most of its cars). The Ascent is a more rugged choice that combines passenger comfort with capability. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard X-Mode with hill descent control. It also includes standard EyeSight driver assist technology with pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure and sway warnings, and EyeSight monitor, which is a heads-up display of system warnings. New this year is standard warning that reminds the driver to check the rear seats before exiting the vehicle. Pricing for the 2020 Subaru Ascent starts at $31,995.

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2020 Acura MDX

The 2020 Acura MDX is a three-row luxury SUV with seating for up to seven passengers. Front-wheel drive is standard with the option for all-wheel drive. The exception is the sporty A-Spec model, which comes only with all-wheel drive, or the gas-electric hybrid’s two trims, both of which are all-wheel drive only. The MDX has an elegant and well-appointed interior with standard leather seat trims, 12-way power driver and front passenger seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, and an 8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All-wheel drive models with the gas engine can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Pricing for the 2020 Acura MDX starts at $44,400.

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2020 Dodge Durango

The 2020 Dodge Durango offers three rows with seating for up to seven passengers. Select trims are available without the third row and seating for only five. This is ideal for those who want the extra cargo room of a mid-size SUV, but don’t need the extra seating. The Durango is offered with a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive depending on which of its eight trims you choose. In addition to the capability of all-wheel drive, the Durango offers a true performance experience in the SRT trim. This is powered by a 6.4-liter V8 engine with 475 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive. Pricing for the 2020 Dodge Durango starts at $30,495.

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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers two rows of seating with room for up to five passengers along with Jeep’s legendary capability. It’s available in six trims, including the off-road-focused Trailhawk and performance-oriented SRT. Rear-wheel drive is standard with two different optional four-wheel drive systems available. Those who want a capable mid-size SUV that can handle winter weather, off-road adventures, or even the track will find what they’re looking for in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee has a roomy interior with up to 68.3 cubic feet for cargo behind the front seats, and it can tow up to 6,200 pounds of additional cargo when properly equipped. Pricing for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at $32,195.

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2020 Ford Edge

The 2020 Ford Edge has two rows of seating with room for up to five passengers. It offers standard front-wheel drive with the option for all-drive across the four-trim range. The sporty Edge ST is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive. It also has a more powerful engine than the rest of the lineup, with a 2.7-liter V6 engine that delivers 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque for more spirited driving. This mid-size SUV has a spacious and comfortable interior with plenty of room for cargo. There’s 39.2 cubic feet behind the rear seat or 73.4 cubic feet behind the front seats. The 2020 Ford Edge starts at $31,300.

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2020 Honda Pilot

The 2020 Honda Pilot has three rows of seating with room for eight passengers. Optional second-row captain’s chairs reduce seating by one but provide a more comfortable experience. The Pilot is available in a range of six trims with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. It offers a smooth and relaxing ride with a roomy interior that easily accommodates busy family life. The Pilot can tow up to 5,000 pounds with 83.9 cubic feet for cargo behind the front seats. Every Pilot features standard Honda Sensing. This includes collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, a forward collision warning, and a lane-departure warning. Pricing on the 2020 Honda Pilot starts at $31,550.

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2020 Mazda CX-9

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 has three rows of seating with room for up to seven passengers. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available across the four-trim range and standard on the top Signature trim. The CX-9 offers an elegant and luxurious passenger experience with excellent driving dynamics. This is an SUV for those who enjoy their time behind the wheel. It has a powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque with G-vectoring control for improved handling. There’s 14.4 cubic feet for cargo behind the third row, 38.2 cubic feet behind the second row, and 71.2 cubic feet behind the front seats. Pricing for the 2020 Mazda CX-9 starts at $32,280.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder is available with either front-wheel or four-wheel drive across a four-trim lineup. It has three rows with seating for up to seven passengers. This roomy interior offers plenty of space for passengers to spread out and has lots of room for cargo. There’s 16.2 cubic feet behind the third row, 47.4 cubic feet behind the second row, and 79.5 cubic feet behind the front seats. Additionally, the Pathfinder can tow up to 6,000 pounds to accommodate larger cargo needs. It also has 7.0 inches of ground clearance to make more rugged terrain easier to manage. The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder comes in with a starting price of $31,680.

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