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Best Winter SUVs for Canadian Roads

SUVs with AWD or 4WD for snowy Canadian roads, ranked by winter rating, then crash safety. Winter tires still matter most.

How we rank: SUVs with AWD or 4WD, ranked by winter rating, then safety. Among the cars that qualify, the most common in Canada (2025 new-vehicle sales) come first, so these are cars you'll actually find for sale, with parts and mechanics everywhere.

  1. #1

    #10 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    Subaru Crosstrek

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026

    Safety
    Recalls
    2 on file
    Fuel
    8.1 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Low
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Exceptional

    Advanced full-time AWD to handle deep Alberta snow

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Good pick

    Fuel: Average fuel use for its size.

  2. #2

    #2 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    Toyota RAV4

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2025

    $32,995typical asking price · 17 recent listings (2019–2026)

    Safety
    Recalls
    3 on file
    Fuel
    8.5 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Low
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    High
    New drivers
    Good pick

    Fuel: Average fuel use for its size.

  3. #3

    #4 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    Honda CR-V

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2025

    $31,906typical asking price · 19 recent listings (2019–2026)

    Safety
    Recalls
    3 on file
    Fuel
    7.8 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Low
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    High
    New drivers
    Good pick

    Fuel: Average fuel use for its size.

  4. #4

    #8 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    Nissan Rogue

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2025

    $19,700typical asking price · 5 recent listings (2019–2025)

    Safety
    Recalls
    3 on file
    Fuel
    7.2 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Average fuel use for its size.

  5. #5

    #9 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    Ford Escape

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026

    Safety
    Recalls
    3 on file
    Fuel
    8 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Average fuel use for its size.

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