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This is because twice the level of traction is always available to get out of that difficult situation when a split second can make the difference between life and death. However, to be a true All-Wheel Drive vehicle the system must be one that does not require any driver intervention to select drive to all four wheels. Any system that normally runs in 2WD and only engages Four-Wheel drive when loss of traction occurs or requires driver selection is not a true AWD system because it is not driving all of the wheels, all of the time.
With these systems, by the time 4X4 is engaged, traction is lost and a potentially dangerous situation has occurred. We have looked into the Outback and have the answer for you here in this post. The Subaru Outback does not have a 4-wheel drive system but something else altogether. All Subaru vehicles have a standard all-wheel-drive system that manages both weight distribution and traction.
Please continue reading this post to find out more information about the Subaru AWD system. We will also discuss how the AWD system handles various weather conditions and how it stacks up against the competition. The best way to start any discussion on drivetrains is to define the differences between them. Many cars on the market have simple drivetrain systems like front-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive where only two of the tires are propelling the car forward at any time.
Next, four-wheel-drive vehicles, also called 4x4s, have power going to all four tires simultaneously. Those tires work equally to help propel vehicles through difficult terrain, usually in an off-road setting. This type of drivetrain is not designed to be used all the time. Lastly is the all-wheel-drive system. These more advanced drivetrains have the ability to react to roadway conditions in real-time, making adjustments to power some wheels more than others.
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