Pros and Cons of All Wheel Drive (AWD)
For those that live in snowy, mountainous, or rural areas the advantages of a vehicle with all wheel drive are invaluable. With 47% of vehicles on the road today being front wheel drive with the power and turning being applied to the front of the car the all wheel drive vehicles are giving power to all wheels all the time making for them more responsive in wet or slippery conditions.
These AWD Cars operate very well in snowy or icy conditions and in some mountain passes you will not be allowed to proceed unless your car is equipped with all wheel or four wheel drive. All wheel drive vehicles can compensate for lost traction at other wheels by distributing power intelligently.
One disadvantage is that too receive the full performance from your all wheel drive vehicle you must keep all of your tires even rotated and worn at all times. Although that sounds like regular maintenance, that means if one tire becomes unusable, instead of buying only one replacement you must buy four, it can become expensive.
The Subaru Forrester, the Infiniti G35 and SUV’s like the Suzuki SX4 and Honda CRV all come with these options and pass benchmarks when competing with other two wheel drive vehicles in their class. So, if you’re looking for a vehicle with excellent traction in adverse weather conditions or in places without roads, this could be the right option for you. Make an educated decision by researching all the facts and you will prove successful in your new car quest.
