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10 Cheapest AWD Vehicles in Canada: 2026
By Michael Karant -- Auto Trader
As Canadians, we have to deal with harsh weather conditions for half the year, and when the weather is great, we love to venture into the great outdoors. It's no wonder that all-wheel drive (AWD) has become so popular with Canadian drivers.
The following list highlights the 10 most affordable AWD vehicles available in Canada, based on MSRP and freight costs.
10. Mazda3 GS AWD
The Mazda3 is one of the most affordable new cars on sale and is one of the few compact cars available with AWD. It is an optional extra on the GS trim, and quite an expensive one, adding $4,200 to its MSRP of $27,850 MSRP. The Mazda3 still offers an excellent all-round package, especially in terms of performance.
9. Subaru Crosstrek Convenience
It's not surprising that a brand that built its reputation on making simple, affordable all-wheel-drive vehicles makes the list with its first contender, the Crosstrek. Being a Subaru, AWD comes standard across all trims in the Crosstrek lineup, and unlike many of the other vehicles on this list, Subaru's system works full-time.
8. Chevrolet Trailblazer LS
The Chevrolet Trailblazer comes equipped with the smallest engine here, a turbocharged 1.3L three-cylinder good for 155 hp and 174 lb-ft. Despite the small engine, it's tasked with moving a comparatively large vehicle, meaning fuel economy isn't as good as you'd expect.
7. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES-C AWC
The Eclipse Cross comes with all-wheel drive as standard (the brand calls it all-wheel control or AWC, but it's the same thing). This system allows the driver to manually select between two-wheel and all-wheel drive, while vectoring power and braking to achieve maximum grip.
6. Nissan Kicks S AWD
The Nissan Kicks is one of the newer additions on this list, released for the 2025 model year. Unfortunately, AWD doesn't come standard on the Kicks, as buyers have to pay an additional $2,300, bringing the MSRP to $29,498. Being a newer model, it comes standard with a sizable 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment with CarPlay and Android Auto
5. Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE AWD
The Toyota Corolla is another model that also appears on the list of cheapest cars in Canada. To get the AWD system, buyers must opt for the hybrid version of the Corolla, making the Corolla the only hybrid vehicle here. It comes with a 1.8L inline four-cylinder paired with an electric motor producing a net 138 hp
4. Hyundai Kona Essential AWD
Just like other vehicles here, AWD doesn't come standard on the Kona, but is a $2,000 option for the base trim. The Kona comes well-equipped with a comparatively sizable 12.3-inch infotainment screen, tying the Nissan Kicks for the title of largest infotainment screen.
3. Subaru Impreza Convenience
Subaru makes a second appearance on the list with the Impreza Convenience. Much like other models in the brand's lineup, full-time AWD comes standard in this model, and in true Subaru fashion, power comes from a 2.0L flat-four engine producing 152 hp and 145 lb-ft.
2. Kia Seltos LX
In second place comes the subcompact Kia Seltos. Unfortunately, the Seltos doesn't come with AWD in the base model, so buyers have to opt for the second-cheapest LX trim to access the AWD drivetrain.
1. Mitsubishi RVR ES AWC
The cheapest AWD vehicle in Canada is the Mitsubishi RVR. Like some other models, the Mitsubishi RVR comes with the same all-wheel-drive system as the Eclipse Cross; however, it's a $2,000 optional extra on the RVR. It's important to note that the RVR is by far the oldest model here, being released for the 2010 model year.
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Source: 10 Cheapest AWD Vehicles in Canada: 2026 | AutoTrader.ca
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