Top 10 Most Affordable 2018 Vehicles in Canada with AWD

Published on November 24, 2017 in Top 10 by Michel Deslauriers

10- Subaru Forester
The Forester is the only compact SUV that managed to squeeze itself onto this top 10 list. It starts at $25,995 before freight and delivery charges when equipped with a manual gearbox. With the optional automatic transmission, the price climbs to at least $27,295.

9- Volkswagen Golf
The only wagon in this list, the base Trendline trim of the Golf SportWagen can be equipped with a manual transmission and 4MOTION all-wheel drive for a starting MSRP of $25,695, before freight and delivery charges. With an automatic transmission, the price starts at $27,095.

8- Subaru Legacy
The Legacy is the only one of three cars in this list—the rest are crossovers—and the only midsize sedan of the bunch. In 2.5i trim with a now-mandatory automatic transmission (the manual gearbox is no longer available), the Legacy starts at $24,995 before freight and delivery charges.

7- Honda HR-V
The HR-V is one of several subcompact crossover vehicles that landed on this top 10 list. In base LX trim with an automatic transmission, it starts at $24,950 before freight and delivery charges.

6- Chevrolet Trax
Chevy’s subcompact crossover can be equipped with all-wheel drive in its base LS trim. It starts at $24,895 before freight and delivery charges.

5- Ford EcoSport
A new entry in the subcompact crossover segment, the Ford EcoSport lands directly in the middle of this top 10 list. The EcoSport S trim with AWD and an automatic transmission is listed at $24,499 before freight and delivery charges.

4- Nissan Qashqai
Nissan’s new subcompact crossover can be ordered with AWD and an automatic transmission starting at $24,198 in base S trim, before freight and delivery charges.

3- Subaru Crosstrek
Based on the same platform as the Subaru Impreza, the Crosstrek boasts standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged appearance. The base Crosstrek Convenience with a manual transmission starts at $23,695 before freight and delivery charges, or at $24,995 with the optional automatic transmission.

2- Mazda CX-3
Mazda’s subcompact crossover is the second most affordable vehicle in Canada with AWD. The CX-3 GX AWD with a mandatory automatic transmission starts at $23,295 before freight and delivery charges.

1- Subaru Impreza
Once again, the Impreza is Canada’s least-expensive car that’s equipped with all-wheel drive, and it’s standard in every trim level. The base Convenience sedan with a manual transmission starts at $19,995 before freight and delivery charges. With an automatic transmission, the price is $21,295. The five-door Impreza costs $900 more in both cases.