Looking for a new vehicle that can handle those winter months with ease? Here are the best 2024 cars for snow!
Brand New Vehicles That Can Handle Winter
Winter introduces below freezing temperatures and blankets of snow. You want a vehicle that can offer a warm and toasty environment inside while keeping its composure over snow-covered streets. We went through all the vehicles available for 2024 and found the best ones for tackling those snowy winter months. These vehicles not only feature great drivetrains for handling snow covered conditions, but they also provide heated surfaces and remote starters. To help you find the right vehicle for you that can tackle the snow, we’ve provided options for cars, SUVs, trucks, minivans, and even electric vehicles (EV). So, check out our picks and get yourself a 2024 car that will have you enjoying those winter months, especially if you throw on some snow tires!
Best Cars for Snow
2024 Subaru Impreza
Kicking off our best cars for snow is Subaru and their Impreza. The 2024 Subaru Impreza comes available as a sedan or hatchback and provides one of the most capable all-wheel drive (AWD) systems on the market. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive not only gets all four wheels spinning but helps improve stability and weight distribution. The system is constantly checking the acceleration, braking, cornering, and for loss of traction to continuously deliver an optimal driving experience. The entire drivetrain is mounted in a straight, evenly balanced line down the center of the vehicle. This balanced drivetrain coupled with the years of rallying experience backing its design help make the Impreza a great choice for snowy conditions. Just make sure to spring for the Sport or RS trims so that you get the availability for heated seating and a remote start that can be controlled via the MySubaru app.
2024 Mazda3
The 2024 Mazda3 is also available as a sedan or hatchback, but AWD isn’t standard. You’ll instead want to shoot for the 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, or the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus trim levels as they all feature Mazda’s competent i-ACTIV AWD. Not only does this AWD system aid in providing added fuel efficiency and comfort but it’s also great for driving in snow. The i-ACTIV AWD constantly monitors acceleration, braking, and cornering to provide the optimal driving experience, plus it virtually eliminates tire slips as it efficiently distributes power towards the wheels with the most traction. These three trim levels also gain heated front seats and remote start via the MyMazda app, but the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus is the best as it gains the SKYACTIV-G 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the 2.5 Carbon Turbo and it gets a heated steering wheel.
2024 Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown is relatively new to the scene, but this AWD sedan is a great choice for winter weather. The 2024 Toyota Crown is powered by the Hybrid MAX powertrain that’s comprised of a 2.4L turbocharged engine paired with full-time electric motors to provide an efficient and competent AWD experience. Not only does the AWD aid in the Crown’s capability through snow, but it also comes with a crossover like physique that gives it a higher ride height. Go for the Limited or Platinum trims and you’ll enjoy heated seating in the front and rear as well as a heated steering wheel and remote start functionality through the Toyota App.
Best SUVs for Snow
2024 Subaru Forester
Another Subaru of note that’s ready to take on the snow is the Forester. The 2024 Subaru Forester also benefits from the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system that keeps traction optimal as it drives over snow and ice. What the Forester gains over its Impreza sibling though is its added ground clearance, which is 9.2 inches. This added height coupled with Subaru’s advanced engineering makes for a vehicle that will traverse easily through deep snow. Go past the base trim when shopping for the Forester though as that’s when you gain heated seats and remote start. If you’re willing to spend extra, the top-of-the-line Touring trims adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel too.
2024 Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is a tried and true off-roader that can tackle winter weather with ease. You can aim for the base model 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport that features Jeep’s rugged looks, capable 4×4 drivetrain, and over nine inches of ground clearance. You could also splurge a bit for some higher trims and packages that add on creature comforts like heated seats, heated steering wheel, Nappa leather upholstery, and built-in navigation. Springing for the Rubicon model also unlocks advanced traction systems as well as the choice between 33-inch or 35-inch all-terrain tires. Plus, Jeep offers a Warn winch integrated in the front bumper as optional equipment which is ideal for those deep snow situations where you may need to help pull yourself (or other drivers) out of tire spinning turmoil. Jeep also offers the Wrangler with the fuel efficient 4xe hybrid powertrain or the powerful 392 Rubicon and its 6.4L V8 HEMI engine, so you have the choice of practicality or excitement when shopping for your next snow wheeling Wrangler.
2024 Ford Bronco
Ford also has their own off-roader making its presence known on the road and the trails. The 2024 Ford Bronco is another ideal snow driver with its 4×4 drivetrain and Terrain Management System, but what really makes it a fun choice is the Sasquatch Package. Available on even the base Big Bend trim and standard on top trim levels, the Sasquatch Package adds 17-inch beadlock capable wheels wrapped in 35-inch mud-terrain tires, a higher suspension, Bilstein shock absorbers, larger fender flares, and a more advance 4×4 drivetrain with Automatic On Demand Engagement. Make sure to check out the Ford Bronco Raptor too. That model makes for a great snow runner with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine as heated seats, heated steering wheel, and remote start. For those looking for a more affordable version of the Bronco, check out the Bronco Sport that’ll handle decently in the snow too.
Best Trucks for Snow
2024 Ford F-250
When it comes to shopping for a truck meant for winter, you’re either looking to plow or traverse those snowy roads. Luckily, the Ford F-250 is a great choice for either occasion. You can suit up the F-250, or any Ford Super Duty for that matter, with a Snow Plow Prep Package that adds on computer selected springs, better alternator setups, and a Rapid-Heat supplemental cab heater for 6.7L Power Stroke V8 models.
If you’re not into plowing the snow and would rather drive through those blankets of snow with ease, the Tremor Off-road package may be what you need. This package mates a 4×4 drivetrain with either a 7.3L V8 gas engine or a 6.7L high output PowerStroke V8 turbo diesel engine. Either choice will get you moving, but it’s the other addons that’ll keep you from being stuck in the snow. 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch tires, increased ride height, performance shock absorbers, Rock and Trail Modes, limited slip differential at the front, electronic locking differential in the rear, and some skid plates just in case there’s something hard hiding beneath that snow drift.
2024 RAM 1500
The RAM 1500 may not be a heavy-duty truck, but it’s a great all-rounder that can plow and handle the colder months. Shoppers can option on a 4×4 drivetrain to nearly any trim level to make a competent snow runner, but two trims in particular are the ones to look for when considering snow travel. The Rebel is the cheapest snow ready option that comes in as the affordable off-road-ready truck. This trim gains some extras like performance-tuned shock absorbers, 33-inch all-terrain tires, a lifted suspension, as well as some extra features in one of the available Rebel Equipment Group packages.
Then there is of course the RAM 1500 TRX – the ultimate performance truck. While that supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 is the star of this truck, it’s the addons that surround it that make it even more worthwhile. Bilstein Shocks, eight different performance-tuned drive modes tailored for specific terrains and conditions, 11.8 inches of ground clearance, and 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch all-terrain tires. It also has heated surfaces and remote start via the RAM app, so that’s nice too.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma has proved itself time and time again as one of the most capable off-road trucks on the market, but that also makes it a great choice when the snow falls. Any of the 2024 Tacoma models paired with Toyota’s 4×4 drivetrain will do the job, but the best of the bunch are the TRD Pro and the new Trailhunter trims. These models gain the hybridized i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged engine as well as some great performance goodies.
Both benefit from the Mult-Terrain Select system that’ll keep traction where it’s needed in the 4WD drivetrain. They also get an automatic limited-slip differential, ARB steel bumper with recovery hooks, a coil sprung multi-link rear, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Territory R/T tires. The TRD Pro gains FOX QS3 adjustable internal bypass coil-overs and an added lift while the Trailhunter gets a specialized off-road suspension from Old Man Emu as well as some additional underbody plating and the ARB modular bed utility bar. All of that off-road readiness in these Tacoma trims as well as a remote start, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel standard in both of them.
Best Minivans for Snow
2024 Toyota Sienna
The minivan segment is a little light, but at least two are worthy of note when it comes to driving through snow. The first is the 2024 Toyota Sienna. This minivan is available with AWD across all of its trim levels which already helps separate itself from competition like the Honda Odyssey and Kia Carnival. However, the Woodland Edition gives the Sienna a minor lift that provides the trim level with a little bit of an edge as the minivan to get for snow. If the little lift to the ride doesn’t sway you, shoot for the Platinum trim that’ll offer heated seats in the first and second row as well as a heated steering wheel.
2024 Chrysler Pacifica
The Pacifica is the only model available from Chrysler for 2024, but it packs a punch for its category. The Chrysler Pacifica comes available with AWD once you get past the Touring base model. This drivetrain will instill confidence as you push this minivan through the snow-covered roadways. It may not provide the ground clearance that the Sienna Woodland Edition might, but it does provide heated seating for front and rear passengers plus a remote start.
Best EVs for Snow
2024 Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya may not always come to the top of EV lists, but it has proved its worth when it comes to snow. The electric SUV comes with the e-4ORCE technology that helps it keep its composure and effectiveness over slick, snowy roads while also making for an exciting drive. Nissan even helped proved the EV’s effectiveness by allowing Arctic Trucks to give it their big wheel treatment for a North Pole to South Pole adventure. Granted, the Arctic Truck Nissan Ariya AT39 featured some specialized equipment, but it was a stock Nissan powertrain and battery that endured the over 17,000-mile-long arctic weather journey.
2024 Rivian R1T
Rivian was one of the first electric trucks to hit the market and it’s proven the company’s aptitude in making effective electric vehicles. The R1T offers 14.9 inches of ground clearance and offers either Dual-Motor or Quad-Motor AWD. Rivian also includes different drive modes, including one specific to snow, that help aid in the electric truck’s capability in different environments and on different conditions. Rivian also makes sure you’re nice and toast in your R1T by providing Heated seating and a heated steering wheel with the Adventure Package. You can also increase the R1T’s effectiveness with the All-Terrain Upgrade that throws on some 20-inch all-terrain tires and underbody protection.
2024 GMC HUMMER EV
While the GMC HUMMER EV may seem like the most ridiculous option when shopping for an electric vehicle, there’s no denying it’s off-road prowess and winter weather preparedness. To start off, the HUMMER EV features 10.20 inches of ground clearance, 22-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT tires, and four-wheel drive through a dual- or tri-motor setup. The GMC can also utilize its air ride suspension to lift itself six inches higher should you encounter some super deep snow. There’s also the 4-wheel steering with CrabWalk functionality that’ll have you maneuvering this EV behemoth with ease around a snowy forested area. GMC also has some visible recovery hooks that’ll be helpful for helping others out of snow or for getting yourself out should you unfortunately get this over 9,000-pound beast stuck in some deep powder.
