7 Most Dependable Trucks and Cars During the Winter

Subaru Impreza

Especially with the recent cold snap, it’s important to have a vehicle that will get you through the snow reliably.

One such vehicle is the Subaru Impreza which features all-wheel-drive and has a170-horsepower engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

You can also get a 2.5 GT or WRX that features turbocharged versions of the same engines and has outputs of 224 and 265 horsepower.

Ford Fusion V6 SE AWD

The Ford Fusion V6 SE is a midsized sedan that is the perfect vehicle for plowing through the snow.

It’s stable, balanced, and has a sharp, linear steering feel to it that makes it both comfortable and reliable.

Though it has a fairly average 3.0-liter 221-horsepower V6 engine, it also has a good 6-speed automatic gearbox

Acura RL

This Honda model hasn’t been the most popular car, but it’s fantastic for the snow nevertheless.

It comes with an all-wheel-drive system that constantly shifts driving torque to the wheels in a front to rear and side to side motion.

This makes it a stable car in even the worst cold-weather conditions.

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Switching to trucks, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is one of the most reliable cold weather trucks at your local truck dealer.

It’s 7 inches wider than the traditional F-150 which gives it extra stability in off-road or icy road conditions.

Right now, it’s also one of the best heavy-duty truck deals because it’s less than $40,000

Dodge Ram Power Wagon

The competitor of the new F-150 is the Dodge Ram Power Wagon.

It’s been recognized for it’s high-speed and off-road capabilities, which makes it a fantastic truck for icy and snowy weather.

Right now, it’s only available with the 5.7-liter 383-horsepower, 400 pounds-feet of torque Hemi V-8. However, that’s plenty powerful enough to get you home safely in a snowstorm.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has already won 30 awards including awards for

• Off-road capabilities

• Luxury

• Value

• Safety

All of these make it the most awarded SUV ever.

It’s a four-wheel-drive SUV, which makes it a little different from most of the other all-wheel-drive vehicles on our list.

What Will You Choose?

All of the vehicles on our list are perfectly capable of handling ice and snow. The real question is “which one will you choose?”

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Presentation Summary

Are you looking for a reliable vehicle to get you through the ice and snow? If so, check out these top 7 most dependable cars and trucks currently available.