AWD

Top 10 Best AWD Cars by Launch

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

Updated February 2025 268 AWD cars · Stock Launch
10.0
Best Launch
10.0
#10 Launch
A
Top Class
170K
Cheapest
268
AWD Cars

Class Breakdown — Where Do the Best AWD Cars Come From?

A 2 of 10
S1 3 of 10
S2 5 of 10

Top car types: 3× HYPER CARS, 2× EXTREME TRACK TOYS, 2× RALLY MONSTERS

Price range: 170,000 CR – 2,500,000 CR

Our Methodology

How We Ranked AWD Cars by Launch

We filtered every car in FH5 to All-Wheel Drive (AWD) — that's 268 cars — then sorted by stock launch. 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 launch 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 launch:

RWD by Launch FWD by Launch

Other stats for AWD:

AWD by Speed AWD by Handling AWD by Acceleration 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 Launch in Forza Horizon 5

All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, providing maximum traction. For launch, 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: 2017 Acura Nsx

At just 170,000 CR, the 2017 Acura Nsx delivers a 10.0 launch rating — making it the most affordable AWD option in our top 10.