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Finding All-Season Confidence on the Used Lot: Five Best-Selling AWD Models

Are you tired of relying on public transit to navigate the bustling metropolis? Whether you’re looking for your first vehicle or your current model is overdue for an upgrade, you can trust our dealership to have high-quality cars for sale in Jersey City. But why are we the best? Our inventory is constantly cycling as our team cultivates a shopper’s paradise of pre-owned models that answer every need, from driving and performance to style and budget. We’re here to give you the best models to choose from in one convenient location, and that work begins now. Here’s a closer look at excellent used models with all-wheel drive that offer all-season confidence, giving you one less thing to worry about as you navigate your busy life in the Sixth Borough.

1 – Honda CR-V

Honda introduced a new class of SUVs in 1995 when it debuted its Comfortable Runabout Vehicle. The CR-V was a new concept that was impossible to categorize. Even though it looked like an SUV with its larger cabin and higher driving position, it wasn’t built on the traditional body-on-frame platform. Instead, its unibody design made it efficient and responsive like a sedan.

Today, the CR-V continues its legacy as a best-seller for Honda. It’s an excellent option for Jersey City residents who want an all-wheel drive SUV that doesn’t compromise efficiency or performance. The CR-V strikes an outstanding balance, with many drivers turning to late fifth-generation models built between 2017 and 2022. These models offer more value because they feature connectivity, safety, and driver-assist technologies comparable to what you’ll find in a new model.

You can even narrow your search to 2020 or newer models, focusing on the CR-V Hybrid. Why? The CR-V Hybrid is outfitted with Honda’s Real-Time AWD with an Intelligent Control System to provide exceptional handling in slippery conditions. The CR-V’s hybrid powertrain complements that performance, with Honda sweetening the crossover’s packaging by adding more standard technologies.

2 – Nissan Rogue

Does your commute take you through the Holland Tunnel or along the Pulaski Skyway? Do you spend most of your time close to home in The Heights? Wherever life and the road take you, an all-wheel drive SUV like the Nissan Rogue can add excitement and confidence.

The Rogue has been a staple in the Nissan lineup since 2008 and continues to get better with age as the automaker finds ways to exceed every expectation of performance, comfort, and innovation. The third-generation Rogue is an outstanding option for Jersey City drivers because it showcases Nissan’s driver-centric approach. Many third-generation models (2021 or newer) feature Nissan’s enhanced Intelligent All-Wheel Drive technology with a Drive Mode Selector. But why is this technology impressive?

Nissan is well-known for its advanced technologies, and the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system is no exception. The system precisely controls the Rogue’s torque distribution to improve traction, optimize your control, and heighten the SUV’s responsiveness. With the drive modes, you can tailor that performance further by switching between Eco, Sport, Standard, Snow, and Off-Road. Additional technologies like ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link, Nissan’s NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats, and the SUV’s sleek styling complete the Rogue’s well-rounded packaging.

A red 2020 Subaru Outback is shown splashing through water off-road.

3 – Subaru Outback

Jersey City drivers looking for a larger SUV that is well-known for its all-wheel-drive capability don’t have to shop beyond the Subaru lineup. Subaru’s reputation is tied to its widespread use of the Boxer engine and its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. The midsize Outback features both, making the SUV a must for locals who value the brand’s exceptional history of making all-season confidence standard across its lineup.

The Outback debuted in the mid-1990s and has aged gracefully, with Subaru introducing the SUV’s sixth generation in 2020. These models are attractive on the used lot because they introduce a new era of capability and innovation. The 2020 Outback debuted as the safest in the model’s history, courtesy of its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, Subaru’s award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and responsive powertrain.

Subaru’s success at prioritizing safety without compromising performance shines in the Outback, with models like the 2020 offering as much as 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Since all-wheel drive is a standard feature, you aren’t paying a premium to enjoy all-season confidence. You can see your money working harder and going further in a top-tier trim like the Outback Touring or a performance-oriented XT model.

4 – Toyota RAV4

Does life in Jersey City take you into historic downtown, or do you spend most of your time on the other side of the Hudson River? Wherever you travel, a crossover like the Toyota RAV4 can significantly improve your experience in the driver’s seat in several ways. First and foremost, the RAV4 embodies Toyota’s incredible history of quality vehicles that can easily log hundreds of thousands of miles, guaranteeing you get more from your investment every mile ahead.

Second, the RAV4 helped establish the crossover segment in the 1990s by giving drivers the best of both worlds–the spacious cabin and higher driving position of an SUV with the efficiency and responsiveness of a sedan. Today, the RAV4 continues that legacy, with our customers often finding fifth-generation models provide more value than they ever imagined. These models start with the 2018 RAV4, when Toyota introduced several key improvements, like a multi-link rear suspension and a new all-wheel drive system, to enhance the RAV4’s performance in any condition.

Beyond the RAV4’s Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system, the SUV offers many advanced technologies and features that heighten its appeal. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite is standard on all RAV4 models built between 2018 and 2022, with 2023 or newer models introducing the upgraded Toyota Safety Sense 2.5. You can also find more trim variants, like the RAV4 TRD Off-Road, XLE Premium Hybrid, SE Hybrid, and Woodland Edition.

5 – Mazda CX-9

Mazda is well-known for building modern vehicles with sophisticated styling, innovative technologies, and premium cabins. The CX-9 is certainly among those and showcases this exceptional trifecta that Jersey City drivers won’t want to miss. As a three-row SUV, the CX-9 offers a more spacious cabin with three rows expertly designed to optimize functionality, comfort, and versatility. But what can you expect from the CX-9’s performance and handling?

The second-generation CX-9 debuted in 2016, making this generation a popular find on the pre-owned lot. Mazda’s i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive technologies add to the SUV’s appeal and complement the CX-9’s exceptional SKYACTIV-G powertrain, providing a broad band of horsepower and plenty of torque to expertly navigate any condition. The predictive all-wheel drive system works with modern technologies like G-Vectoring Control to enhance your experience in the driver’s seat, while active and passive technologies work behind the scenes to heighten your situational awareness and minimize the potential for collisions.

A blue 2020 Mazda CX-9 is shown on a woodland trail.

Narrowing Your Search: The Perfect All-Wheel Drive Car

While front-wheel drive is common across the industry, our customers know the value of investing in an all-wheel drive vehicle that provides all-season and all-terrain confidence. Jersey City drivers deserve that confidence and will find it on our lot, where we have an extensive selection of all-wheel drive vehicles that often include models like the best-selling Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX-9, and Subaru Outback. So, how do you narrow your search?

We encourage you to climb in the driver’s seat for a test drive to get a better idea of how the car handles and responds. Is it engaging to drive, or does it feel underpowered for your needs? Is the cabin spacious enough to accommodate your life, and does it have the technologies you expect in a modern, well-equipped model? Answering these questions puts you one step closer to thoroughly enjoying our shopper’s paradise and driving home in an all-wheel drive model that exceeds every expectation.