All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Cars You Can Buy

Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) setups, as the name suggests, send the engine's power to the rear wheels of a vehicle. RWD cars often offer excellent handling and performance for most driving conditions. This drivetrain is common in performance cars, body-on-frame SUVs/MPVs, and pickup trucks. 

Mahindra Bolero

The Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 75 hp and 210 Nm of torque. It pairs with a five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. 

The interior has vinyl seats, manual air conditioning, and power steering for basic comfort. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors. 

Mahindra Bolero Neo

The Mahindra Bolero Neo has a 1.5-litre diesel engine that generates 100 hp and 260 Nm of torque. It uses a five-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive. 

The interior provides fabric seats, a seven-inch touchscreen, and manual air conditioning. Safety includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. 

Mahindra Bolero Neo+

The Mahindra Bolero Neo+ features a 2.2-litre diesel engine delivering 120 hp and 280 Nm of torque. It connects to a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. 

The interior offers fabric seats, a nine-inch touchscreen, and manual air conditioning for seven to nine passengers. Safety comprises dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors. 

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Mahindra Thar

The Mahindra Thar includes options like a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 118 hp and 300 Nm or a 2.0-litre petrol with 152 hp and 300 Nm. Both pair with manual or automatic transmissions and rear-wheel drive in base variants.  

The interior has fabric seats, a seven-inch touchscreen, and manual air conditioning. Safety features dual airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold control, and rear parking sensors. 

Mahindra Thar Roxx

The Mahindra Thar Roxx offers a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 162 hp and 330 Nm or a 2.2-litre diesel with 152 hp and 330 Nm. Transmissions include manual or automatic with rear-wheel drive options. 

The interior features a 10.25-inch touchscreen, premium fabric seats, and automatic climate control. Safety includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, 360-degree camera, and hill descent control. 

Mahindra Scorpio Classic

The Mahindra Scorpio Classic has a 2.2-litre diesel engine generating 132 hp and 300 Nm of torque. It uses a six-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive. 

The interior provides fabric seats, a nine-inch touchscreen, and manual air conditioning for seven. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors. This Scorpio, however, has started to show its age, especially since the Scorpio N's debut. 

Mahindra Scorpio N

The Scorpio N is the much better Scorpio of the two in Mahindra's lineup in every aspect. It comes in a 2.0-litre petrol with 200 hp and 370 Nm or a 2.2-litre diesel with 175 hp and 400 Nm. Options for manual or automatic transmissions with rear-wheel drive in lower variants. 

The interior has a eight-inch touchscreen, premium seats, and dual-zone air conditioning. Safety suite comprises of six airbags, ABS with EBD, 360-degree camera, and hill hold control. 

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Toyota Innova Crysta

The Toyota Innova Crysta features a 2.4-litre diesel engine producing 150 hp and 343 Nm of torque. It pairs with a five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. 

The interior includes premium fabric seats, an eight-inch touchscreen, and automatic climate control for seven or eight. Safety has seven airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control, and rear parking camera. Sadly, the Crysta will be discontinued around March next year. 

Mahindra BE 6

The Mahindra BE 6 uses a single electric motor with rear-wheel drive. It has 59 kWh or 79 kWh battery packs delivering up to 282 hp and 380 Nm. The claimed range is up to 683 km. 

The interior features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, premium seats, and automatic climate control. Safety includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, ADAS Level 2, and 360-degree camera. 

Tata Harrier EV

The Tata Harrier EV offers single-motor rear-wheel drive with 65 kWh or 75 kWh batteries producing up to 235 hp and 315 Nm. The claimed range is up to 627 km. 

The interior has a 12.3-inch touchscreen, premium seats, and dual-zone climate control. Safety comprises seven airbags, ABS with EBD, ADAS, and 360-degree camera. 

Mahindra XEV 9e

The Mahindra XEV 9e features a single-motor rear-wheel drive setup. It uses 59 kWh or 79 kWh batteries with up to 282 hp and 380 Nm. The claimed range reaches 656 km. 

The interior includes triple screens, premium leather seats, and automatic climate control. Safety has six airbags, ABS with EBD, ADAS Level 2, and 360-degree camera. 

Toyota Fortuner

The Toyota Fortuner includes a 2.7-litre petrol with 166 hp and 245 Nm or a 2.8-litre diesel with 204 hp and 500 Nm. Transmissions are manual or automatic with rear-wheel drive in base variants. 

The interior has leather seats, an eight-inch touchscreen, and automatic climate control. Safety features include seven airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control, and hill assist. 

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Isuzu MU-X

The Isuzu MU-X uses a 1.9-litre diesel engine producing 163 hp and 360 Nm of torque. It connects to a six-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive options. 

The interior provides leather seats, a seven-inch touchscreen, and automatic climate control for seven. Safety includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, and rear parking camera. 

MG Gloster

The MG Gloster features a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 161 hp and 373 Nm in turbo form or 215 hp and 478 Nm in twin-turbo. It uses an eight-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive in lower variants. 

The interior has leather seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and dual-zone climate control. Safety comprises six airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS. 

MG Majestor

The MG Majestor, unveiled recently, is a full-size premium 7-seater SUV with rear-wheel drive available in lower variants. It uses a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that produces 215 hp and 478 Nm of torque. This pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

The interior features dual 12.3-inch screens, ventilated and massaging front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker JBL audio system. Safety includes six airbags, Level 2 ADAS, and a 360-degree camera. 

Honourable Mentions

The following RWD cars from the luxury car segment were not included in the main list to keep focus on popular mainstream models.

Some RWD cars in the executive, luxury, and performance segment include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, BYD Seal, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW Z4, BMW M2, Porsche Macan EV, Porsche 911, Ferrari 296 GTB, Rolls-Royce Ghost, and Rolls-Royce Phantom, among others.

What You Need To Know Before Buying a RWD Car

RWD cars usually feel more balanced, as the power goes to the rear wheels, while the front wheels focus only on steering. That often means a sharper turn in and a more natural driving feel, especially at highway speeds. Hard acceleration feels cleaner too, with less torque steer pulling at the steering wheel. If you enjoy spirited driving or do frequent highway runs, RWD cars simply feel more composed.

However, from a practical standpoint, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) cars are usually the better choice. In heavy rain, slush, or loose gravel, RWD can feel nervous if you are not smooth with the throttle. You will not really benefit from the balance advantage in stop-and-go traffic conditions anyway. Tyre wear at the rear can also be higher if you drive enthusiastically. In hilly areas with poor roads, traction can be tricky without good tyres and traction control.

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