Is the Tiguan L four-wheel drive?
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The Tiguan L is available in front-wheel drive and front-engine four-wheel drive configurations. Here is more information about front-wheel drive and front-engine four-wheel drive: 1. Front-wheel drive (FF) means the engine is positioned at the front and drives the front wheels. The advantages include a simple mechanical structure, good engine cooling conditions, spacious interior, easy layout, reduced vehicle weight, better fuel efficiency, and convenient maintenance. The disadvantages are that since the front wheels handle both steering and driving, high-speed stability is relatively poor, the drive wheels are prone to slipping when climbing hills, and the vehicle is more likely to roll over during high-speed descents. 2. Front-engine four-wheel drive means the engine is positioned at the front and all four wheels drive the vehicle. Since all four wheels have power, compared to designs that rely solely on front-wheel or rear-wheel drive, front-engine four-wheel drive offers superior handling performance. The advantages of front-wheel drive are all related to the drivetrain—since front-wheel drive vehicles lack a driveshaft connecting to the rear wheels, the components are fewer and more concentrated, resulting in direct power transmission. Therefore, front-wheel drive vehicles are cost-effective, efficient, spacious, lightweight, and fuel-efficient.