Need AWD traction without an SUV attached? Here are 10 great choices.

2010 Suzuki SX4 Crossover

OK, we know this says "crossover" in the title, but we promise we're not breaking our rules here. In this case "crossover" is just Suzuki-speak for the all-wheel-drive package on its diminutive SX4 subcompact. The SX4 is already a nifty little car, offering an exceptionally roomy interior (especially headroom) and decent fuel economy for a price in the mid-teens. The SX4 ups the ante by offering all-wheel drive as well, a feature otherwise unheard of in the subcompact class. The 10 cu.-ft. of cargo space expands to 43 cu.-ft. when you fold the rear seats, simultaneously expanding the little 'Zook's utility. If you're looking for the least-expensive non-crossover all-wheel-drive vehicle you can buy, this is it.

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