U.S.-based automotive vehicle Valuation Company, Kelley Blue Book, has released its list of popular winter cars for 2012.
These include the Audi A6 3.0T Quattro, Honda CR-V AWD and Toyota Sienna AWD.
Also on the list are the Subaru Outback and the Chevrolet Traverse AWD.
The list was drawn up after examining key elements in a car such as the wheel drive system, fuel consumption and WiFi hotspot.
Check out the list.
Kelley Blue Book says: "The Audi A6 3.0T Quattro sedan brings its own special touch of Teutonic class to this contingent of AWD all-stars. A 310-horsepower supercharged V6 and legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system provide the grunt and the grip to keep to keep this luxury sedan pressing on regardless, with or without the benefit of the A6's optional Cold Weather Package. The A6 3.0T Quattro is available in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels that offer increasingly higher levels standard comfort and convenience touches, while the cool Audi Connect feature allows it to be transformed into a mobile WiFi hotspot that can support up to eight devices."PAAccording to Kelley Blue Book, the "Honda CR-V is the introduction of Honda's Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System. Optional on all models of the automaker's compact, crossover-style SUV, this smaller, lighter and quicker-responding upgrade of the previous Real Time AWD setup helps the latest CR-V cope with challenging traction conditions even more effectively. The people side of the CR-V package benefits from a similarly well-measured upgrade regimen that includes a quieter, more stylish cabin, better ride comfort and a new rear-seat entertainment system option plus significantly improved fuel economy from its 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission."PA"A minivan which will meet your basic transportation needs is the 2012 Toyota Sienna with an optional On-demand All-wheel Drive System with Active Torque Control. Available on V6-powered Sienna LE, XLE and LTD models, this totally transparent upgrade adds a new level of sure-footed confidence to Toyota's well-appointed space ship. Like its front-drive kin, this even-more capable Sienna offers easily reconfigurable room for seven or eight, loads of standards and the choice of adding a passenger-pleasing Dual-View Entertainment Center on the XLE/LTD models as well as a Navigation Package and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control on the primo LTD variant," said Kelley Blue Book.PASubaru reported June U.S. car sales rose 40 percent over the year before.PA"The Chevrolet Traverse is a popular choice anytime of the year for anyone needing a full-size crossover with style, space and a bounty of features, with optional all-wheel drive really shines when the sun doesn't. Fitted with a torquey 3.6-litre direct-injected V6 that makes 281-288 horsepower and a six-speed automatic transmission, the Traverse integrates its torque-managing intelligent AWD with the standard StabiliTrak dynamic control system and anti-lock brakes plus hill-start assist to help reduce driver stress under less-than-ideal road conditions. Offering room for up to eight and a class-leading 116.4 cu ft of maximum cargo space, the Traverse also can be outfitted with an optional DVD-based rear entertainment system, Bose premium audio and a navigation radio package that includes real-time XM NavTraffic."PA
