AWD

Top 10 Best AWD Cars by Handling

Every All-Wheel Drive car in Forza Horizon 5 ranked by stock handling — all classes, no restrictions. 268 AWD cars analyzed.

Updated February 2025 268 AWD cars · Stock Handling
9.7
Best Handling
8.2
#10 Handling
S2
Top Class
300K
Cheapest
268
AWD Cars
Our Methodology

How We Ranked AWD Cars by Handling

We filtered every car in FH5 to All-Wheel Drive (AWD) — that's 268 cars — then sorted by stock handling. No subjective picks, no tuning applied. Pure data.

AWD drivetrain provides maximum traction and launch grip, making it dominant in mixed-surface and wet conditions.

Beyond Stock

Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

With the right tune, a stock AWD car's handling can change dramatically. Some cars perform even better as RWD swaps for circuit racing.

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Compare Drivetrains & Classes

See how RWD and FWD compare for handling:

RWD by Handling FWD by Handling

Other stats for AWD:

AWD by Speed AWD by Acceleration AWD by Launch AWD by Braking AWD by Offroad

Drill into a specific class:

AWD D ClassAWD C ClassAWD B ClassAWD A ClassAWD S1 ClassAWD S2 ClassAWD X Class
Overall Best Cars All Class Rankings

Why AWD Matters for Handling in Forza Horizon 5

All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, providing maximum traction. For handling, AWD cars often have an advantage in real-world conditions where grip matters — wet roads, dirt, and mixed surfaces. The trade-off is typically more weight and slight understeer.

Budget Pick: 2011 Bmw X5 M Forza Edition

At just 300,000 CR, the 2011 Bmw X5 M Forza Edition delivers a 9.4 handling rating — making it the most affordable AWD option in our top 10.