Is the Prado Rear-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive?
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The Prado is rear-wheel drive. Disadvantages of front-wheel drive vehicles: The main drawback is that since key components like the engine and drivetrain are concentrated in the front of the vehicle, the rear end is lighter, making the rear wheels prone to losing traction and resulting in poorer handling. Additionally, front-wheel drive vehicles inherently suffer from understeer issues. Moreover, the front axle serves as both the steering axle and the drive axle, leading to complex structures and manufacturing processes, higher production costs, and more difficult maintenance. Disadvantages of rear-wheel drive vehicles: Rear-wheel drive also has notable drawbacks. The engine power must travel a relatively long distance from the driveshaft to the rear axle to drive the rear wheels, inevitably losing some power in the process. Furthermore, components like the driveshaft and rear axle occupy more interior space, often causing issues such as a raised floor in the middle of the cabin.