It only took a few years for Toyota to reinvent itself from the maker of some of the world’s most dependable appliances to something that we enthusiasts celebrate as the champion of fun cars. Of course, bulletproof reliability, endless practicality, and great fuel economy are nice and all, but if there’s one thing Toyota desperately needed most, it was zest, and today, you can find loads of Toyota AWD cars, from the likes of the Toyota GR Corolla and the GR Yaris, to Toyota’s highly successful rallying program, and the hotly-anticipated return and revival of the legendary MR2 and Celica.
With that said, as mouthwatering as Toyota’s sportier cars may be, it’s not just racy machines that have embraced all-wheel drive. If anything, the brand’s growing lineup of hybrid and electric models means that you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to Toyota AWD vehicles, more so today than it’s ever been. From compact sedans to minivans and luxurious go-anywhere, do-anything sorts of cars, let’s take a look at all the Toyota AWD cars that you can buy today in 2026, whether you’re eyeing that all-weather, all-season capability, or if you’re looking to storm down your local mountain road.
The base MSRPs (excluding destination fees), specifications, and fuel economy figures (EPA) mentioned below are correct as of writing, and they may be subject to change without notice.
Toyota Corolla
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While the Corolla hatchback is exclusively front-wheel drive, the Toyota Corolla sedan, particularly the Hybrid LE and Hybrid SE trim levels, are all-wheel drive. Underneath, you will find the ubiquitous electronic on-demand Toyota all-wheel drive system, which uses an electric motor to automatically send power to your rear wheels if it detects any slip to offer you more traction. On the other end of the Toyota Corolla AWD, you get a 1.8-liter inline-four engine that cranks out a rather modest 96 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque.
However, when paired with the Toyota Corolla’s hybrid system, the total combined power that you have at your disposal is a slightly more reasonable 138 hp. That doesn’t sound like a lot, and indeed, as per CarBuzz’s own testing, we found that performance is quite mediocre at best, which is sufficient for day-to-day driving, but not much more. Still, at least this hybrid AWD setup gives you just about enough of a low-end torque boost to make overtaking and accelerating a bit less of a chore.
The powertrain certainly isn’t going to excite you with its relaxed eCVT gearbox, but at least the Toyota Corolla exchanges slowness for excellent gas mileage. The Hybrid LE notches a pretty respectable 48 mpg combined, so despite the hybrid variants being fitted with smaller gas tanks, our tests show that you could still get 500 or more miles out of it on a full tank. Combine that with its attractive starting price of $26,375 (Hybrid LE AWD), there’s a good reason why Toyota sells so many of these every year.
Toyota Prius
It’s a topsy-turvy world we live in where a Prius is more exciting to drive than a Corolla, but in 2026, that is indeed the case. Just make sure you pick the right one, as the Prius PHEV is FWD-only, while the regular, self-charging Toyota Prius hybrid can be specced with all-wheel drive, available with either the LE, XLE, Nightshade, or Limited trim levels. Just like the Corolla sedan, the Toyota Prius gets you a familiar electronic on-demand Toyota all-wheel drive system and an electronically controlled CVT gearbox.
However, it’s powered by a much meatier 2.0-liter inline-four engine that pumps out 150 hp and 139 lb-ft of torque, with a total combined hybrid output of 196 hp. This is enough to net you a 0–60 mph time of around 7.0 seconds, which is pretty quick for anything this side of a hot hatch. Thanks to Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system, you can flick the drive mode button to ‘EV Mode’ and drive your Prius solely on battery power alone, sort of like an EV, though only at lower speeds and for shorter distances.
Otherwise, Toyota has been eager to highlight the Prius’s low center of gravity, allowing you to enjoy nimble handling, stable cornering, and a confidence-inspiring drive, which our experts here at CarBuzz actually agreed with. Although it’s not technically a sporty vehicle per se, the new Prius is surprisingly lively and responsive, and it’s super eager to accelerate. It’s not like you’re giving up fuel economy either, as the Prius LE AWD nets you 53 mpg combined, making it one of the most fuel-efficient cars money can buy.
Toyota Camry
Talk about going from zero to hero, just like how Toyota turned the Prius from an ugly duckling into a swan, the Camry saw a similarly radical reinvention. This time, the entire Toyota Camry lineup has gone hybrid-only, and every trim level gets all-wheel drive, which includes the LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE, and XSE models. Up front, you get a 2.5-liter inline-four engine with 184 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque, though when combined with the Camry’s clever hybrid unit, the total power output rises to 232 hp.
Inside, it’s business as usual for the Toyota Camry, boasting a refined and luxurious cabin, acoustic glass to minimize road noise, and CarBuzz’s testers were impressed with its incredibly comfy seats. Further in the back, you get a generous amount of passenger space and a fairly sizable trunk, but what really impressed a lot of critics, including ours, was how well it drove. Granted, it’s not technically a sports sedan, and this new Camry generation did see us bid farewell to the old V6 engines and the TRD models.
Nevertheless, this new, hybrid-only Camry is still pretty rapid, getting off the line with a sprightly level of urgency, allowing you to effortlessly merge onto fast-moving traffic or overtake on the highway with ease. This Toyota all-wheel drive setup ought to impress you, too, with its tri-motor layout, and it’s still amazingly fuel-efficient, netting you up to 50 mpg combined. The suspension does a good job at keeping the Camry composed, as well, with minimal body roll and predictable handling, even when you push it hard.
Toyota Sienna
If, by any chance, you need to haul around a ton of people at a time, one of the best Toyota AWD cars you can buy today isn’t a “car,” but rather, it’s a minivan! You could get an all-wheel drive Sienna if you choose the LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, Woodland Edition, or Platinum trim level, which features the familiar electronic on-demand Toyota all-wheel drive system. Like the Camry from earlier, the Toyota Sienna comes with a tri-motor setup, where you get two front electric motors and one rear electric motor.
Equally well-acquainted by now is the engine, a trusty 2.5-liter inline-four engine, which produces a total combined hybrid power of 245 hp. You’re going to need all that extra horsepower, because the Toyota Sienna is a shockingly capable tow vehicle, as long as you’re not towing anything heavier than 3,500 lbs. Otherwise, despite the fact that Toyota lets you option a sports suspension kit, the Sienna isn’t sporty at all, which is expected from a minivan, but it really is superbly comfortable and easy-going.
Thanks to the Sienna’s efficient hybrid system, it’s also able to average a rather decent 35 mpg, making it a class leader compared to its V6-powered minivan rivals. Just as impressive is the cabin, as the Toyota Sienna offers you tons of interior space, especially for third-row passengers, regardless of whether you pick the seven- or eight-seater configuration. The one downside back here, though, is the cargo capacity, as it’s a tad tinier than rivals like the Honda Odyssey, even with the third-row seats folded down.
Toyota Crown
For a more left-field option, another one of the Toyota AWD cars you can buy today is the quirky Toyota Crown, because no matter whether you choose the XLE, Nightshade, Limited, or Platinum model, all of them are all-wheel drive. An abundance of choices all around, you could even pick between two different engines. The base engine is a 2.5-liter inline-four engine with 184 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque, with a net combined hybrid power of 236 hp, and it’s mated to that same eCVT transmission from earlier.
Alternatively, the other, much spicier powertrain option is the 2.4-liter turbocharged ‘Hybrid MAX’ inline-four engine, which puts out 264 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, with a net combined hybrid power of 340 hp. Best of all, instead of dealing with a CVT and a lifetime’s worth of rubber-banding, you can enjoy a six-speed automatic transmission instead. Just as peculiar is how this hybrid unit is set up, because there’s one motor between the engine and the transmission, and another motor to power the rear axle.
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No matter how odd it might be, the goal here is to minimize any lag, and it clearly works, because the Toyota Crown (with the Hybrid MAX powertrain) could hit 0–60 mph in just 5.7 seconds. Alas, it’s not as fuel-efficient as the non-turbo engine, averaging 30 mpg combined (compared to 41 mpg combined). Still, at least the driving experience is good, and though the Crown’s steering is numb, and the suspension is tuned for max softness, it’s quite composed in a straight line, more so with the optional adaptive suspension.
Toyota GR Corolla
To make up for the saddening lack of a GR Yaris in Toyota’s American lineup, we at least got the Toyota GR Corolla as recompense, easily the most extreme of all the Toyota AWD cars. Pop the hood, and you’ll find the highly coveted 1.6-liter turbocharged ‘G16E-GTS’ inline-three engine, derived from Toyota’s extensive experience and learnings from the World Rally Championship (WRC). In road-going form, this engine would happily crank out a healthy 300 hp at 6,500 rpm, and 295 lb-ft of torque at 3,250–4,600 rpm.
One little sticking point that CarBuzz’s pundits came across during our testing was just how buzzy this little engine is, and it can be quite harsh to listen to, especially with the automatic transmission, since it keeps the engine in the lower rev range. And yes, you heard that right, the GR Corolla can now be spec’d with an auto, or to be precise, an eight-speed ‘Direct Automatic Transmission’ (DAT), though as standard, it comes by default with a six-speed manual gearbox, complete with auto rev-matching.
Either way, Toyota’s GR-FOUR all-wheel drive system makes a welcome return, and you can tweak around the power settings that set the torque distribution between the front and rear axles to ‘Normal’ (60:40), ‘Track’ (60:40 to 30:70), and ‘Gravel’ (50:50). On the other hand, if the “regular” GR Corolla just isn’t zoomy enough for you, there’s always the top-spec GRMN Corolla, with an eye-watering starting price of $64,360. For that hefty price tag, Toyota’s Gazoo Racing made sure to give you all the go-fast bits.
With that in mind, the Toyota GRMN Corolla comes adorned with a set of 10-spoke lightweight forged alloy wheels, and tons of carbon-fiber parts, which include the vented hood, fender vents, lower front bumper spoiler, adjustable rear spoiler, and the roof, bringing down the GRMN Corolla’s curb weight to 3,218.7 lbs. Some other optional goodies for the GR Corolla lineup include a sub-radiator for better engine cooling, front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials, sports suspension, and sticky Michelin track tires.
Sources: Toyota, Gazoo Racing, Toyota Times
FAQ
Q: Does Toyota have good AWD?
Yes, Toyota has a really good selection of different AWD systems, from the GR-FOUR rally-inspired all-wheel drive system that you’ll find in Toyota’s sportier cars like the GR Corolla to the off-road-focused four-wheel drive examples you’ll find in Toyota’s SUVs and pickup trucks. Most of Toyota’s smaller cars and crossovers come with the brand’s electronic on-demand all-wheel drive system, which automatically sends power to the rear wheels when it detects slip to get you more traction.
Q: Which Toyota AWD is best for snow?
Most Toyota AWD cars should handle snow just fine, including their popular electronic on-demand all-wheel drive system, but if you’re dealing with heavy, regular snowfall, it might be best to pick a more off-road-focused Toyota AWD vehicle, particularly one with more ground clearance. Some good examples of excellent Toyota AWD vehicles to help you navigate heavy, deep snow with ease would be the Toyota RAV4, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma, and the Tundra.
Q: Are Toyotas 4WD or AWD?
Both, actually! Depending on what kind of Toyota you’re looking at, you have the choice of either Toyota’s robust four-wheel drive (4WD) system, which you’ll normally find on their off-road-focused models like the 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, and the Tundra, or Toyota’s efficient all-wheel drive (AWD) system, commonly found in their crossovers and passenger cars. The latter includes Toyota’s electronic on-demand all-wheel drive unit, which automatically sends power to the rear wheels when there’s slip to get you more traction, and you can find this in models like the Corolla, Prius, or the Sienna.
