Comments on: Making Sense of the Difference Between 4WD and AWD https://www.privatefleet.com.au/blog/buy-new-car/making-sense-of-the-difference-between-4wd-and-awd/ News and views about cars in Australia Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:50:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.5 By: Dave Conole https://www.privatefleet.com.au/blog/buy-new-car/making-sense-of-the-difference-between-4wd-and-awd/#comment-5260 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:20:49 +0000 http://blog.privatefleet.com.au/?p=6991#comment-5260 In reply to Ged.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-wheel_drive specifically the Differentials section

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By: Bob Chantrell https://www.privatefleet.com.au/blog/buy-new-car/making-sense-of-the-difference-between-4wd-and-awd/#comment-5256 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:50:31 +0000 http://blog.privatefleet.com.au/?p=6991#comment-5256 4 years ago I purchased a new Subaru Liberty Station Wagon.
2.5 fuel injected Auto. Not turbo.
I agree with your summary with one exception.
We regulary return 800 plus to a tank of fuel. Best was on a interstate run which shower in excess of 900. This is by far the best for reliability and economy I have had from any of my cars.
I do not believe the AWD came at a dissadvantage at all. Just replaced the tyres at 77,000.
This is an often overlooked family SAFE car.

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By: Ged https://www.privatefleet.com.au/blog/buy-new-car/making-sense-of-the-difference-between-4wd-and-awd/#comment-5254 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 07:44:10 +0000 http://blog.privatefleet.com.au/?p=6991#comment-5254 1. I understood that in AWD, if one wheel had no purchase (ground friction), all power would be transferred to that wheel rendering the vehicle immobile. Is that not true?
2. The Mitsubishi Challenger has optional AWD, as well as RWD and 4WD

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By: Brian Smith https://www.privatefleet.com.au/blog/buy-new-car/making-sense-of-the-difference-between-4wd-and-awd/#comment-5253 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:54:08 +0000 http://blog.privatefleet.com.au/?p=6991#comment-5253 Hi
I am thinking of buying the entry model of a LEXUS NX 2000.
To further reduce the cost I’m considering the 2WD version as it is considered faster i.e. lighter and more fuel efficient.
What are you thoughts?
Regards
Brian Smith

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