All-Wheel-Drive Family Haulers for 2025
When it comes to transporting your family, safety and capability are paramount. In regions experiencing rain, ice, or snow, all-wheel drive (AWD) provides a significant advantage by distributing power to all four wheels, enhancing grip and control. While the minivan segment itself is relatively small, several options provide the benefits of AWD, either as a minivan or a viable alternative.
This guide highlights 11 minivans and their alternatives that offer three-row seating and all-wheel drive (or four-wheel drive, which functions similarly). We’ll present them based on their U.S. News overall scores, from lowest to highest (note that these scores may be subject to change as new data becomes available).
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Overall Score: 8.1/10 | Starting MSRP: $59,995
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz stands out as the first and only all-electric minivan. It offers seating for up to seven passengers and the option for all-wheel drive. While its price point is on the higher end, it comes well-equipped with standard features, including massaging, heated, and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and wireless device charging.
With rear-wheel drive, the ID.Buzz can travel up to 234 miles on a full charge; the AWD version has a slightly reduced range of 231 miles. It delivers peppy acceleration and a comfortable ride.
2025 Toyota Sienna
Overall Score: 8.9/10 | Starting MSRP: $39,185
The Toyota Sienna’s available all-wheel drive is just one of its many strengths. With a standard hybrid powertrain, it achieves excellent fuel economy (34 mpg city, 36 mpg highway with AWD), offering significant savings at the pump. It also provides a smooth and comfortable riding experience and seats up to eight passengers. For 2025, the Sienna adds features such as wireless smartphone integration and a rear-seat alert as standard, with in-car vacuums and refrigerators available as options.
2025 Chrysler Pacifica
Overall Score: 9.2/10 | Starting MSRP: $42,450
The Chrysler Pacifica offers the option of all-wheel drive with a spacious interior for both passengers and cargo. With a long list of standard features – a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, satellite radio, and tri-zone automatic climate control – this minivan also provides heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Family-friendly options include a rear-seat camera and an integrated vacuum cleaner, and it can be configured for either seven or eight passengers.
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Overall Score: 8.4/10 | Starting MSRP: $46,020
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid provides seating for up to eight people with a well-designed interior. Its hybrid powertrain handles city driving effectively, and all models come standard with all-wheel drive. The Highlander Hybrid offers composed handling and a comfortable ride. Standard features include heated and power-adjustable front seats, wireless smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), wireless device charging, tri-zone automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
Overall Score: 8.7/10 | Starting MSRP: $40,860
The Toyota Grand Highlander is essentially a more spacious and luxurious version of the Highlander, configurable for either seven or eight passengers. All models are equipped with a competent four-cylinder engine, with all-wheel drive available. Its handling is poised, and the ride is comfortable. Standard features include heated front seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, and wireless device charging. Driver assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and blind-spot monitoring are also standard.
2024 Ford Expedition
Overall Score: 8.8/10 | Starting MSRP: $49,370
The Ford Expedition is a large SUV that provides seating for up to eight people, with generous space for passengers and cargo. The interior is well-built, and adult-friendly seats are available in all three rows. Four-wheel drive is optional. Both standard-wheelbase and long-wheelbase (Expedition Max) versions are offered, adding exceptional cargo space with all rear seats folded (up to 121.5 cubic feet in the Expedition Max). The Expedition delivers strong acceleration, with a comfortable ride, though its size can be a challenge to maneuver daily.
2025 Chevrolet Suburban
Overall Score: 8.9/10 | Starting MSRP: $61,500
For families needing maximum space, the Chevrolet Suburban is an excellent choice. It provides seating for up to nine people and is a leader in cargo and passenger room. With 41.5 cubic feet behind the third row, the Suburban offers more cargo space than many minivans. It offers three engine choices, with four-wheel drive available. While it might require careful parking due to its size, the Suburban rides smoothly and possesses strong brakes.
2025 Kia EV9
Overall Score: 8.9/10 | Starting MSRP: $54,900
The Kia EV9 is an all-electric alternative, offering all-wheel drive and seating for up to seven people. With a range of up to 304 miles on a full charge, the EV9 offers impressive driving range. The suspension effectively absorbs road imperfections, and a generous list of features comes standard, including heated and ventilated front seats, navigation, wireless device charging and an in-car intercom.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Overall Score: 8.9/10 | Starting MSRP: $40,035
The Grand Cherokee L, the extended-wheelbase version of the Grand Cherokee, offers seating for six or seven people, and great cargo capacity for its class. Four-wheel drive is available. The Grand Cherokee L’s ride quality is comfortable. Standard features include blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, and wireless smartphone integration.
2024 Jeep Wagoneer
Overall Score: 9.4/10 | Starting MSRP: $62,945
The Jeep Wagoneer provides a luxurious environment for eight passengers. Standard amenities include leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and heated and ventilated front seats. Four-wheel drive is optional. All models come equipped with a robust six-cylinder engine. Driver-assistance features like forward automatic emergency braking and front and rear parking sensors are also included.
2025 Kia Telluride
Overall Score: 9.5/10 | Starting MSRP: $36,190
The Telluride provides seating for up to eight people in an upscale cabin. Optional upmarket upgrades include a 10-speaker Harman Kardon stereo and heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats. All-wheel drive is an option. Standard features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, navigation and dual-zone automatic climate control. Driver-assistance features like lane-keep assist, driver-attention monitoring, and pedestrian and cyclist detection are standard.
With the diverse range of all-wheel-drive minivans and alternatives available, you can find the ideal vehicle to keep your family safe and comfortable on the road in 2025. Consider factors like fuel economy, interior space, features, and price to make the best choice for your needs.
