Four Wheel Drive Hybrid Cars. This assortment includes conventionally powered rides as well as gas/electric hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) that can run for an extended period solely on battery power before defaulting to hybrid operation. Even with all-wheel drive, the Prius is a fuel-efficient choice.

Four-wheel drive and a six-speed gearbox.
The universe of affordable hybrid vehicles with all-wheel drive is tiny, and has been for more than a decade.
This assortment includes conventionally powered rides as well as gas/electric hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) that can run for an extended period solely on battery power before defaulting to hybrid operation. We rate what we believe are the best electric and plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive/SUV/crossover vehicles following full Green Car Guide reviews, which include testing real-world efficiency. The difference between all wheel drive and four wheel drive comes down to AWD vehicles lacking locking hubs or a low-range option in the transmission.