Top 10: Cars, SUVs Ideal for Winter Priced at Under $5,000 for 2019-2020

Toyota Matrix XR AWD

Most of the Toyota Matrix models out there on the used-vehicle market have front-wheel-drive configurations, but it’s worth looking around for an AWD version. The Matrix XR AWD is reliable, inexpensive to maintain and promises good resale value when it comes time to get rid of it.

“… my better half thoroughly enjoyed the Matrix; she liked the styling, the interior and most of all, the car's zippyness. Her only misgiving concerned the front seats, having lower cushions that are too short. Quite honestly, I was so surprised to hear her positively glowing comments about the Matrix that I had to rethink everything about the compact CUV/mini-wagon.”

- From Auto123’s original review of the 2010 Toyota Matrix