Inclement weather isn't often good for cars or vehicle occupants. Which is one main reason all-wheel drive cars - Hyundai to Subaru, Ford to Mazda - are increasingly popular.

As the winter season approaches, Kiplinger.com has compiled a list of 10-top recommended all-wheel drive cars that offer "a shoveful of value" as well as vehicles that rank well in resale value, fuel economy and safety.

Subaru, the only manufacturer whose entire lineup has all-wheel drive, has two cars on the all-wheel drive list…