Best Vehicles for Winter Weather
Everyone in Ohio is familiar with winter weather and hazardous road conditions. When it comes to handling winter weather, some vehicles out-perform others. With Ohio ranking among the top 5 states in the United States for fatal accidents in winter weather, purchasing a vehicle equipped to handle snowy hazardous roads is a wise decision. Here are a few vehicles that have outstanding reviews when it comes to winter driving conditions according to autolist.com:
- Subaru Crosstrek
- Toyota Avalon AWD
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Kia Telluride
- Acura RDX SH-AWD
- Audi A4 Allroad
- Dodge Durango SXT AWD
- Mercedes-Benz GLA Class 4Matic
- Subaru Outback
If these models aren’t quite what you’re looking for, be sure to look for vehicles with these safety features:
- High ground clearance, the more the better
- Winter tires
- Traction control
- Anti-lock brakes and stability control
- Emergency braking
- Heated mirrors
- Blind-spot monitoring
- LED headlights and taillights
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Sources:
https://www.valuepenguin.com/auto-insurance/deadliest-states-winter-driving
https://www.autolist.com/guides/best-cars-for-snow-and-winter-riding
