Is On-Demand Four-Wheel Drive Useful?

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VanAnastasia
07/28/25 9:25pm
On-demand four-wheel drive is useful when going uphill. More relevant information is as follows: 1. On-demand four-wheel drive can provide strong power for the car, ensuring the car's power performance and handling performance, and preventing the car from slipping when driving on uphill sections. 2. On-demand four-wheel drive only switches to four-wheel drive when appropriate, and remains a two-wheel drive system under other circumstances. The system automatically switches between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive modes based on the vehicle's driving conditions, without the need for manual operation. Due to the special structure of on-demand four-wheel drive, it is more suitable for models with a front transverse engine front-wheel drive platform, which makes it possible for many SUVs or four-wheel drive sedans based on this platform to be equipped with a four-wheel drive system.
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DeHarrison
08/12/25 2:03am
As a commuter who frequently drives in urban and suburban areas, I find the on-demand four-wheel drive quite useful in specific situations, such as rainy days or light snow-covered roads. It allows the car to automatically switch to four-wheel drive mode, improving traction and stability while preventing skidding accidents. Especially during occasional winter snowfalls in our area, it gives me more peace of mind while driving and reduces the jerky sensation during starts and stops. However, on dry roads, this feature mostly remains unused, adding extra weight and fuel consumption—my SUV consumes about 1 liter more per 100 kilometers, costing me a few hundred extra dollars in fuel annually. Overall, if you live in an area with unpredictable weather or seasonal poor road conditions, on-demand four-wheel drive is worth considering for enhanced safety. But for pure city commuting, a front-wheel-drive car might be more cost-effective. In the long run, it depends on personal budget and habits—for example, my neighbor complains about high maintenance costs, as repairing batteries and sensors can be expensive.
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