Is the Highlander better in 2WD or 4WD?
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The differences between the Highlander 2WD and 4WD are: 1. Drive system: 4WD means all four wheels have power, while 2WD only has two wheels with power; 2. Price: 4WD is more expensive than 2WD; 3. Displacement: 2WD has a 2.7L engine, while 4WD has a 3.5L engine; 4. Road stability: The 4WD Highlander performs better on rough roads compared to the 2WD version; 5. Fuel consumption: The new Highlander 2.0T's on-demand 4WD consumes slightly more fuel than the 2WD version, but the difference in fuel consumption per 100 kilometers does not exceed 1 liter.
I think it mainly depends on how you use the car. As an urban office worker, I drive a two-wheel-drive Highlander, which saves me a lot of money—it's several thousand yuan cheaper, consumes one or two liters less fuel than a four-wheel-drive version, and is sufficient for highway driving or daily commuting. Just be careful on rainy or snowy days, drive slower, and there's no problem—no need to waste extra money on four-wheel drive. Maintenance is also simpler, with fewer parts to replace, making it more worry-free and effortless. In the long run, two-wheel drive is more cost-effective and suitable for most people's daily lives, especially if it's just for picking up kids or grocery shopping. Four-wheel drive might be useful in mountainous areas, but we're not going off-roading anyway. Saving some fuel money for other things is much better.
