What's the Difference Between an AWD and a 4WD Vehicle?
All-wheel drive configurations are designed to send power to your front and rear wheel wheels-all at the same time if necessary. This ensures that you'll be able to tackle slick surfaces with greater agility, take on tight turns with reactive handling, and venture off the beaten path with power from your front and rear axles. All-wheel drive is typically available in both "full-time" and "part-time" configurations. Full-time all-wheel drive is always working, while part-time all-wheel drive will switch on when it senses, it's needed. This type of configuration is great for the average driver who lives in a place like New York state that gets frequent snow and ice or for those that want the chance to venture off the pavement with greater safety and confidence from time to time.
Four-wheel drive is typically attached to truck and adventure SUV configurations, as it's made to handle bigger vehicles in more advanced all-road situations. It works by sending torque to your front, center, and rear differentials for optimal all-roading. This is the right choice for those who want a large truck or SUV and plan to go off-roading or live in a location that requires consistent driving on rocky roads.
What Cars, Trucks, and SUVs Can I Shop near Syracuse
We have a wide range of SUVs and trucks equipped with gritty, terrain-oriented, traction-full drivetrains, and we even have a few cars equipped with all-wheel drivetrains for our local customers to explore. If you're in the market for one of these sedans, explore the Cadillac ATS, which is equipped with all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. This is the perfect choice for those who need the compact stance of a sedan but still want all-road grit.