Is the Wuling Hongguang S a front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive vehicle?
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The Wuling Hongguang S is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. Rear-wheel drive means that the rear wheels are used to propel the vehicle. The earliest cars in the world were powered by rear wheels. However, rear-wheel drive vehicles are prone to skidding during high-speed cornering, and the drive shaft also occupies part of the space in the rear seats. Therefore, with the development of history, cars gradually began to use front-wheel drive systems. Advantages of rear-wheel drive vehicles: When climbing slopes, the load on the drive wheels increases, and the vehicle's traction is superior to that of front-wheel drive models; the drive wheels and steering wheels are separated, making maintenance more convenient; the axle load distribution is relatively balanced, which improves the vehicle's handling to a certain extent; and they offer more driving pleasure than front-wheel drive models. Disadvantages of rear-wheel drive vehicles: Because rear-wheel drive vehicles use a driveshaft device, the weight of the car increases, and fuel consumption also increases accordingly; in rainy or snowy weather, rear-wheel drive vehicles are not easy to start; the height of the rear chassis of rear-wheel drive vehicles is much higher than that of front-wheel drive vehicles, affecting ride comfort.