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Finding a used car isn’t fun right now, especially if you have some stipulations like an SUV with all-wheel drive. Autotrader has some of the best used SUVs on the market right now, which is combined with a rating from the experts at Kelley Blue Book. So which vehicles made the cut?

The 2016 Honda CR-V is one of the best used SUVs with all-wheel drive

The best used all-wheel-drive SUVs under $20,000
A Honda CR-V SUV on display | Aydin Palabiyikoglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

When it comes to the best all-wheel drive SUVs, the 2016 Honda CR-V tops the Autotrader list. The Honda CR-V combines comfort, space, and solid fuel economy into this reliable package. The fact that it has all-wheel drive and you can find one under $20,000 is just icing on the cake.

Kelley Blue Book expert rating: ★★★★★

The 2014 BMW X3 is a used luxury SUV

The 2014 BMW X3 is one of the older options on the best used all-wheel drive SUVs list. That is because it’s a luxury vehicle. The 2014 X3 is worth the wait, though. It has plenty of technology inside and compact size to make it fit into any lifestyle. You can’t beat the BMW when it comes to fun-to-drive vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book expert rating: ★★★★

Looking for the best used SUVs? Check out the 2016 Buick Enclave

A rare find on this list is the three-row 2016 Buick Enclave. It doesn’t look like your average SUV with three rows, but it has all the necessary room. The 2016 Buick Enclave is a solid contender with room for eight and all-wheel drive.

Kelley Blue Book expert rating: ★★★★

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee is available with all-wheel drive

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee will be one of the best used all-wheel drive SUVs available for those who like to off-road. The Cherokee has a roomy interior and a comfortable ride but can handle your weekend adventures in the woods. The Trailhawk trim is worth seeking out if that is you.

Kelley Blue Book expert rating: ★★★

Owners and critics agree about the 2017 Mazda CX-5

Owners of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 agree that it is a fun compact SUV. Available with all-wheel drive, the CX-5 is good in all weather. It has plenty of room in the cabin, and the Mazda CX-5 tends to hold its value pretty well.

Kelley Blue Book expert rating: ★★★★★

The 2016 Subaru Forester is one of the best used SUVs

Subaru is known for its all-wheel drive SUVs. That means the 2016 Subaru Forester checks all of the boxes. The Forester is safe, roomy, and has exciting enough acceleration to keep the daily drive fun.

Kelley Blue Book expert rating: ★★★★

When it comes down to it, not all vehicles will have all-wheel drive available. Keeping it within the budget is another story altogether, but these used SUVs do it all. Check out other safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to ensure your new car is safe.

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