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What does AWD mean in Highlander?

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EmmanuelLynn

07/30/25 5:47am

awd stands for all-wheel-drive, which refers to a full-time four-wheel-drive system commonly equipped on off-road vehicles and high-performance sedans. The full-time four-wheel-drive system means all four wheels of the vehicle are driving wheels and are constantly engaged in driving. It distributes driving force to all four tires through a central differential and independent differentials on the front and rear axles. The differentials in full-time four-wheel-drive systems are divided into viscous coupling type and multi-clutch type. Advantages of full-time four-wheel-drive systems: 1. Vehicles equipped with full-time four-wheel-drive systems have greater traction, making it easier to start on slippery surfaces and when climbing slopes. 2. Vehicles with full-time four-wheel-drive systems have stronger off-road capability and ability to escape difficult situations. 3. Vehicles with full-time four-wheel-drive systems are more stable during extreme driving, thus improving driving stability to a certain extent. Disadvantages of full-time four-wheel-drive systems: 1. The manufacturing cost of full-time four-wheel-drive systems is relatively high, resulting in higher vehicle prices. 2. Vehicles equipped with full-time four-wheel-drive systems are heavier, leading to higher fuel consumption.

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