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Best New Cars for Snow Conditions
October 10, 2013
If you're currently looking for a new car and live in an area that gets a lot of snow, you'll want to check out the list of vehicles to consider from Forbes. Number one on the list is the Subaru Outback, which Forbes' says offers "superior traction on wet or snowy pavement" thanks to its all-wheel-drive. Also on the list are the Audi Allroad, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo xDrive, and Mini Countryman ALL4S.
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| Rank | Recommended Vehicles for Snow |
|---|---|
| 1 | Subaru Outback |
| 2 | Subaru XV Crosstrek |
| 3 | Volvo XC70 T6 AWD |
| 4 | Audi Allroad |
| 5 | Toyota Sienna AWD |
| 6 | BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo xDrive |
| 7 | Mini Countryman ALL4S |
| 8 | Subaru Legacy |
| 9 | Volvo S80 AWD |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan/Wagon 4Matic |
| 11 | Subaru Impreza |
| 12 | Acura TL SH-AWD |
| 13 | Lexus GS 350 AWD |
| 14 | BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo xDrive |
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