Best Cars Under $30,000 in 2023 and 2024

With a starting price of just $20,950, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra provides excellent bang for the buck. In addition to industry-leading warranty coverage, the Elantra sedan comes with some technologies that aren’t even offered on much more expensive cars.

In addition to the basics, such as automatic emergency braking, every Elantra is fitted with driver-attention monitoring, a rear-seat alert that reminds you to check the back seat before walking away from the car and a safe exit warning that helps you to avoid opening a door into the path of approaching traffic.

For $30,000, you can get almost any model in the Elantra lineup, including the turbocharged 201-horsepower Elantra N Line, with synthetic leather upholstery, an upgraded rear suspension and 18-inch wheels and larger brakes.

The Elantra is scored in the upper half of our compact car rankings.

The 2024 Buick Encore GX is the newest member of Buick’s all-SUV lineup. It’s a subcompact SUV with surprising cargo room, excellent passenger space for its class and a good predicted reliability score.

Buick offers the Encore GX with a choice of two peppy (though not powerful) three-cylinder engines, though the optional engine pushes its price just above the $30,000 mark. Both deliver better-than-average fuel economy.

All Encore GX models are fitted with an 11-inch touch-screen infotainment system, an 8-inch digital instrument panel, an onboard Wi-Fi hot spot and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Automatic climate control is standard. The Encore GX includes Buick’s Teen Driver system and a following distance indicator, which is unusual in the class.

The 2024 Subaru Outback has plenty to offer for a sub-$30,000 vehicle. All Outbacks come with all-wheel drive, a long list of safety technologies and ample cargo and passenger space.

All Outbacks also include Subaru’s comprehensive EyeSight suite of advanced driver-assistance and safety technologies. The list features lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a rear-seat reminder and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Its adaptive headlights helped the nearly identical 2023 model earn a 2023 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+ designation.

The base Outback comes standard with an 182-horsepower Boxer engine, a pair of 7-inch infotainment screens and support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. While the Outback’s base engine doesn’t inspire much excitement, its all-wheel-drive setup gives it more capability than many rivals.

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos is the brand’s smallest SUV. Seating five comfortably while offering ample cargo room, it comes into the 2023 model year with a longer list of standard advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies.

Taos prices start at $24,155 for a front-wheel-drive Taos S with a 158-horsepower four-cylinder turbo under the hood. A $30,000 budget will get you a base model with either front- or all-wheel-drive or a midline Taos SE with front-wheel drive.

Depending on which model you choose, you’ll get either a 6.5- or 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with support for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and an onboard Wi-Fi hot spot. It holds a place just below the class leaders in our subcompact SUV ranking.

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a compact electric crossover SUV with an EPA-estimated range of 247 miles and a single-motor drivetrain that can propel it from zero to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. Its $27,800 base price makes it one of the most affordable electric cars on the market.

It can be even more affordable, as your purchase may qualify for federal, state, local and utility EV incentives.

All Bolt EUV models come standard with automatic high-beam headlights, lane-keep assist, Chevy’s Teen Driver system and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Cloth upholstery comes standard, though you can equip a Bolt EUV with leather seats while staying under $30,000.

The Bolt EUV earns a mid-pack spot in our electric SUV ranking. It is the winner of our 2023 Best Electric SUV for the Money award.

The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 claims a spot on this list with a $27,550 starting price. For less than $30,000, you can get a base S model or the midrange CX-50 Select trim. For the price, you get a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine that makes enough power for everyday adventures.

Where the CX-50 shines is its ride and handling. Like most Mazdas, it’s more agile, confident and crisp than class rivals. All CX-50s come fitted with six-speed automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive.

In our competitive compact SUV ranking, the CX-50 earns a spot near the top of the list.

Mazda outfits the sporty crossover with touch-screen infotainment systems, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support and a long list of advanced driver assistance and safety technologies. It’s an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award winner.

For a non-hybrid SUV, the RAV4 earns excellent fuel economy marks, getting as much as 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. While its 203-horsepower four-cylinder engine provides plenty of thrust, it’s more than a bit loud under acceleration. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and all-wheel drive is available.

All RAV4s come equipped with Toyota Safety Sense. The driver assistance and safety technology package includes automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights and lane-centering assist.

A $30,000 budget will get you behind the wheel of a base RAV4 LE or an upgraded RAV4 XLE.

A $30,000 car-buying budget is enough to get you into a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SE model. The Santa Fe is a two-row, five-seat crossover SUV with a roomy cabin, excellent fuel economy and a long list of standard features. It’s ranked near the top of our midsize SUVs ranking.

Every Santa Fe comes standard with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, driver-attention monitoring, adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Its safe exit assist can prevent rear-seat passengers from opening their doors into the path of approaching vehicles.

The Santa Fe SE and SEL come standard with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The SEL features push-button start, a power-adjustable driver’s seat and heated front seats.

Kia completely redesigned its compact SUV for 2023, but it’s still priced well below $30,000. In fact, a $30,000 budget will buy you a $28,290 Sportage EX, which includes significantly more standard equipment than the base model.

The 2023 Kia Sportage comes standard with a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel-drive. It features one of the best new-car warranties in the industry, with powertrain coverage for 10 years or 100,000 miles.

There’s seating for five in the Sportage’s well-crafted cabin. Support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay comes standard, along with an easy-to-use Kia UVO 8- or 12.3-inch touch-screen infotainment system and a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster. All models come with automatic emergency braking, driver-attention monitoring and lane-keep assist.

One of the perennial top sellers among midsize sedans, the 2023 Toyota Camry is comfortable and composed, with a good predicted reliability score. In our ranking of midsize sedans, it claims a spot just below the segment leaders.

A $30,000 budget will get you a basic Toyota Camry LE or a sporty Camry SE. Both are propelled by a 203-horsepower four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Camry LE has a cloth interior, while the SE’s upholstery is Nuluxe synthetic leather.

All Camrys feature the Toyota Safety Sense package of advanced driver assistance and safety technologies. The suite includes lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

A $30,000 car-buying budget is enough to buy a redesigned-for-2023 Colorado WT (Work Truck) with rear-wheel drive. The new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is only available with a crew cab and a 5-foot-2-inch bed.

Power in the base model is supplied by a 237-horsepower four-cylinder turbo backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. While more expensive Colorado models can tow more, the WT is limited to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.

The Colorado’s WT trim is a rather basic model, though it is outfitted with an 11.3-inch touch-screen infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection comes standard, as do lane-keep assist and automatic high-beam headlights.

In our compact pickup truck rankings, the Colorado places near the top of the list.

Not only is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid affordable to buy, but it’s also cheap to own with phenomenal fuel economy and a first-class warranty. It’s EPA-rated to get as much as 53 mpg in the city and 56 mpg on the highway. The Elantra includes a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Of course, none of that matters unless the car is enjoyable to drive and comfortable, which the Elantra Hybrid is. It features a roomy five-seat cabin and either an 8- or 10.25-inch touch-screen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity.

Every Elantra Hybrid is outfitted with automatic high-beam headlights, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Its rear automatic braking helps to prevent collisions when backing up.

Though it’s sometimes overshadowed by the popular Subaru Outback, the 2023 Subaru Forester is an exceptionally practical choice for shoppers needing a roomy cabin, loads of cargo space and the confidence of all-wheel drive. A low starting price is just icing on the cake.

With a $30,000 budget, you can afford the lowest two Forester trims. All Foresters come with a touch-screen infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple Carplay, automatic climate control and the Subaru EyeSight safety technology package.

Step up one level from the base model to the Forester Premium, and you get a panoramic sunroof, hill-descent control, heat front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat and reclining rear seats.

The 2023 Kia K5 is a five-passenger midsize sedan with a comfortable cabin, a long list of standard features, a stellar warranty and a refined ride.

Most Kia K5 models fit a $30,000 budget, including the well-equipped Kia K5 EX, with a panoramic sunroof, synthetic leather upholstery and front seats that are both heated and ventilated.

Power in all of the sub-$30,000 Kia K5 models is provided by a 180-horsepower turbo-four paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The K5’s standard safety tech list includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, driver drowsiness monitoring and lane-keep assist. It’s a 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award winner.

The 2023 Ford Maverick is one of the first truly compact pickups to arrive in decades. It’s also one of the easiest on the wallet, with a starting price of $22,195 for a hybrid with a 191-horsepower four-cylinder engine.

For no additional cost, you can opt for a 250-horsepower Ecoboost turbo that makes significantly more power, but doesn’t offer the same fuel economy. The hybrid is available with front-wheel drive, while the turbo can be purchased with front- or all-wheel-drive.

In 2024, Ford will charge slightly more for the Maverick Hybrid than it does for the gas-only model.

The Maverick holds a mid-pack spot in our compact pickup truck ranking. It sports a five-seat crew cab and a 4-foot-6-inch bed outfitted with an array of cargo tie-down points. An 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support comes standard.

Through the years, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has become more refined and capable. It has also become more expensive. The good news is you can still buy a Miata with a base sticker price below $30,000.

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport is a lightweight two-seat roadster with a 181-horsepower four-cylinder engine under the hood and an impeccably well-balanced suspension setup. Its fantastic handling sets the benchmark other sports car makers try to match. While it’s available with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Miata has been called the best reason to learn how to drive a stick shift. A six-speed manual transmission comes standard.

In our sports car rankings, the Miata earns a mid-pack spot. Now that it’s pretty late in its product cycle, the Miata doesn’t offer the same level of technology provided by fresher rivals.

The 2023 Nissan Rogue is the brand’s popular entry in the compact SUV segment. It’s a two-row model with a roomy cabin and Nissan’s ultra-comfortable NASA-inspired Zero-Gravity seats. The Rogue earns a spot toward the top of our compact SUV ranking.

With a budget of $30,000, you can get a base Rogue model with front- or all-wheel drive or a well-equipped Rogue SV with front-wheel drive.

A three-cylinder turbocharged engine propels the Rogue. While that might not sound like a large enough motor for an SUV, its 201 horsepower is more than ample to move the Rogue. It’s paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Rogue is EPA-rated to get up to 30 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. Those numbers are excellent for a non-hybrid SUV.

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz takes the best features of a compact crossover and replaces its cargo area with a versatile pickup bed. The all-new compact pickup has a crew cab-style five-seat cabin and a four-foot cargo bed.

With a budget of $30,000, you can buy a Santa Cruz SE or SEL model with a 191-horsepower four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive.

The Santa Cruz earns a slot near the top of our compact pickup truck ranking. In addition to its versatile cargo-carrying ability, it’s outfitted with a long list of standard advanced safety and driver assistance features. Models priced under $30,000 feature an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

A larger engine with increased towing capacity is available, but it pushes the pickup’s price well over $30,000.

While Ford’s big Bronco gets most of the headlines, the smaller 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is enjoying success as a relatively inexpensive crossover with more off-road capability than most class rivals. In our compact SUVs ranking, the Bronco Sport claims a spot just below the segment leaders.

The Bronco Sport is priced just below $30,000. it is fitted with a 181-horsepower three-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. An 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and a Wi-Fi hot spot comes standard.

All Bronco Sport models feature lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. There’s seating for five in two rows, with cargo space that’s average for the class.

Toyota completely redesigned its affordable sports coupe for 2022, giving it a new look, a substantial power boost and a new name. The new car now wears a GR86 badge, with the GR representing Toyota’s Gazoo Racing brand.

The new design carries over into the 2023 Toyota GR86, which is powered by a 228 horsepower horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine paired with either a six-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic transmission. It rides on a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform shared with the similar 2023 Subaru BRZ.

Unlike most Toyota products, the 2023 GR86 comes standard with little advanced safety and driver assistance technology. However, opting for the available automatic transmission gets you automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic high-beam headlights.

Though the spec sheet says the GR86 seats four, its tiny back seat is virtually useless.

The 2023 Hyundai Kona is a stylish small crossover that claims one of the spots near the top of our subcompact SUVs rankings. The Kona gets excellent fuel economy, handles confidently and features a well-crafted five-seat cabin.

With a $30,000 budget, you can opt for either a competent 147-horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission or a more potent 195-horsepower four-cylinder turbo that’s matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The new 280-horsepower Kona N and the all-electric Hyundai Kona EV are priced above $30,000.

The Kona comes standard with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. A 10.25-inch infotainment display and a customizable digital instrument panel are available. It’s covered by Hyundai’s exceptional 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

The 2024 Kia Seltos is a subcompact SUV with a roomy cabin, ample cargo space and an easy-to-use infotainment system. The most efficient Seltos models are EPA-rated to get 29 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

A $30,000 budget is enough to buy any model in the Seltos lineup, including the Seltos SX Turbo, which is powered by a 175-horsepower turbo-four. That’s a big step up from non-turbo Seltos models, which are fitted with adequate, though not exciting, 146-horsepower four-cylinder engines.

Like all Kias, the Seltos is protected by a fantastic warranty, with powertrain coverage that lasts for 10 years or 100,000 miles. It earns a spot near the top of our compact SUV rankings.

A $30,000 budget is enough to buy the fully redesigned 2023 Honda Accord in either of its two trims. The Accord LX and EX are powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo that makes 192 lively horsepower.

The new Accord claims a top spot in our competitive midsize car rankings. It offers a roomy five-seat cabin fitted with high-quality materials and finishes, plus a smallish 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is included.

All Accord models include adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are available.

Take the Toyota Camry’s best features, add an eager gas-electric hybrid powertrain, and you get a vehicle that lands in the top half of our hybrid cars ranking. The 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid blends a gas engine and an electric motor to create 208 horsepower.

The sedan is EPA-rated to get between 44 and 51 mpg in the city. Its highway mileage is estimated between 47 and 53 mpg, depending on the model you choose. Like the regular Camry, the hybrid has a long list of standard safety features, a smooth ride and comfortable seating for five.

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is among the highest-scoring models in our hybrid car ranking. In addition to fantastic fuel economy estimates, the sedan offers a refined ride, an ample standard features list, and a more upscale interior than you expect to find in this class.

According to EPA estimates, you can expect up to 50 mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway. Power’s supplied by a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that combine to produce 192 horsepower. The electric boost provides peppy acceleration around town, while the efficient four-cylinder engine provides ample power on the open road.

The Sonata Hybrid seats five and comes standard with an 8-inch infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Its generous array of advanced safety and driver assistance technologies includes automatic emergency braking.

The 2023 Kia Soul claims a spot near the top of our subcompact SUV rankings. It offers a roomy, flexible cabin with fantastic cargo space, a great warranty and plenty of room for tall adults.

Every model in the Soul lineup fits into a $30,000 budget.

As you might expect from a sub-$20,000 crossover, the base model of the Soul is pretty basic, though it does come with an 8-inch Kia UVO infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. If you’re seeking an array of advanced safety and driver assistance technology, you’ll want to step up to at least the Kia Soul S trim.

Every Kia Soul comes with a 147-horsepower four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

According to our new car scoring, a great new vehicle you can buy for less than $30,000 is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The two-row, five-seat Tucson handles confidently, and it comfortably seats five in its well-appointed cabin. It was completely redesigned for the 2022 model year.

The Tucson earns a spot near the top in our competitive compact SUVs ranking. It’s the winner of our 2023 Best Compact SUV for Families award and one of our 2023 Best Cars for Teens trophies. It was a finalist for our 2023 Best Compact SUV for the Money honor.

Like its hybrid sibling, the gas-only Tucson has an average predicted reliability score and a class-leading warranty, with 10 years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage. All Tucsons come standard with driver-attention monitoring, a rear-seat reminder, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

Developed and built through a joint venture that also created the Toyota GR86, the 2023 Subaru BRZ sports coupe features a 228-horsepower horizontally opposed (boxer) four-cylinder engine. A six-speed manual transmission comes standard, while a six-speed automatic is offered.

With its affordable price, lithe handling and improved performance, the new BRZ earns a spot near the top of our sports cars ranking. The rear-wheel-drive-only BRZ is the only Subaru you can buy that doesn’t come standard with all-wheel drive.

BRZ models with manual transmissions are available with little advanced safety and driver assistance tech. Features such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist are reserved for BRZs fitted with the six-speed automatic.

The BRZ has four seats, but only two of them are big enough for humans.

One of the top models in our ranking of subcompact SUVs has a starting price well under $30,000 and a sporty demeanor unusual in the class. The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is a well-appointed five-seat crossover with a long list of standard safety technology.

All of the CX-30 models priced below $30,000 feature a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 186 horsepower. Though its engine power isn’t the strongest in the class, the CX-30’s athletic handling, standard all-wheel drive and crisp steering make up for any weakness. Mazda offers a more powerful turbo, but its price tag pushes its price beyond $30,000.

The CX-30’s standard equipment list includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, driver attention monitoring and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. It features an 8.8-inch infotainment system managed with a central dial, instead of a more common touch-screen interface.

Currently the top-scoring model in our compact SUV ranking, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover for people who find the drive as exhilarating as the destination. It offers great handling for a crossover, sharp steering and a ride that’s firm, but not jarring.

While handling is the CX-5’s strongest feature, its s0-s0 cabin room and cargo space are the reasons this compact crossover isn’t for everyone.

A $30,000 budget is enough to buy a CX-5 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select or 2.5 S Preferred model. All three are powered by a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The CX-5’s interior feature list includes a 10.25-inch infotainment system managed through a central command dial rather than a touch screen. The system supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The 2023 Mazda3 is proof that affordable and sporty can coexist in a compact car. Scored near the top of our compact cars ranking, the Mazda3 provides a low starting price, agile handling and a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect.

Mazda offers the Mazda3 in sedan and four-door hatchback styles. All Mazda3 models feature an 8.8-inch infotainment system managed with a console-mounted dial. Cloth upholstery comes standard, with synthetic and genuine leather upholstery available.

Mazda3 models with prices under $30,000 feature a 191-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Most models pair the engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, though the Premium trim of the Mazda3 hatchback is available with a six-speed manual.

All models are equipped with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.

Honda offers mainstream models of the Civic with a 158-horsepower four-cylinder or a turbo four-cylinder engine that makes either 180 or 200 horsepower. A continuously variable automatic transmission comes standard on most models, with a six-speed manual available on a few trims.

All Civics are outfitted with Honda Sensing. It includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and more. A rear-seat reminder alerts you to pets, people or packages left behind.

The Kia Sportage has been around for decades, but 2023 marks the first year for the compact SUV’s hybrid model. Upon its arrival, the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid shot to the top of our hybrid SUV ranking and won our 2023 Best Hybrid SUV for the Money award.

Powered by a 177-horsepower gasoline engine and electric motor combination, the hybrid crossover earns EPA fuel economy estimates of 42 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway. Those are great numbers for any vehicle, let alone a roomy, five-seat crossover. In addition to outstanding rear-seat legroom, the Sportage Hybrid offers an above-average amount of cargo space.

A $30,000 budget gets you into the Sportage LX model. It comes standard with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system, a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration.

2023 marks the last year the Ford Mustang will be on this list. With the more expensive 2024 Mustang on the way, the final sub-$30K model is the 2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback.

Fear not in seeing the least expensive Mustang is powered by a four-cylinder engine. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes a potent 310 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. While not as quick as the much more expensive Mustang GT, it’s still enough power to put a smile on your face.

In our sports cars ranking, the 2023 Mustang claims the top spot. Like most four-seat models in the segment, the coupe’s front seats are supportive and comfortable, but its back seat is barely big enough for kids. Unfortunately, a $30,000 budget doesn’t allow you to upgrade the base model’s infotainment system, which has just a 4.2-inch screen.

While you might not find luxury-car features in cars under $30,000, there are many features you should consider for any car you buy:

• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 360-degree view (surround view) cameras
• Wireless smartphone connectivity
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• A customizable digital instrument cluster
• Lane-keep assist
• Heated and ventilated seats
• Voice activation
• Smartphone as a key
• A large touch screen
• Blind-spot monitoring
• An onboard Wi-Fi hot spot and data connection

Shoppers who need all-wheel drive capability have excellent options with either the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid which is available with all-wheel drive for less than $30,000 or the 2023 Mazda CX-5, which comes standard with all-wheel drive.

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• 2023 Hyundai Elantra
• 2024 Subaru Outback
• 2023 Toyota Camry
• 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
• 2023 Kia K5
• 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
• 2023 Toyota GR86
• 2023 Honda Accord
• 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid
• 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
• 2023 Subaru BRZ
• 2023 Mazda3
• 2023 Honda Civic
• 2023 Ford Mustang

• 2024 Buick Encore GX
• 2023 Volkswagen Taos
• 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
• 2023 Mazda CX-50
• 2023 Toyota RAV4
• 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
• 2023 Kia Sportage
• 2023 Subaru Forester
• 2023 Nissan Rogue
• 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
• 2023 Hyundai Kona
• 2023 Kia Seltos
• 2023 Kia Soul
• 2023 Hyundai Tucson
• 2023 Mazda CX-30
• 2023 Mazda CX-5
• 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

• 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
• 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid
• 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
• 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
• 2023 Ford Maverick

• 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
• 2023 Ford Maverick
• 2023 Chevrolet Colorado