Why don't SUVs have rear-wheel drive?
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SUVs don't have rear-wheel drive because rear-wheel drive vehicles have stronger power than front-wheel drive vehicles and higher manufacturing costs. The following is an introduction to front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive vehicles: Advantages of front-wheel drive vehicles: Because the manufacturing cost of front-wheel drive vehicles is lower, the interior space is also more abundant, especially the rear seat space. Front-wheel drive vehicles have fewer and simpler mechanical components, omitting the driveshaft device, which significantly reduces the vehicle's weight. There are also some disadvantages, such as being prone to understeer, because the front wheels are not only the steering wheels but also the driving wheels of the vehicle. Advantages of rear-wheel drive vehicles: Better handling and more noticeable acceleration effects. The disadvantages include higher fuel consumption, relatively smaller interior space, and being prone to slipping in rain or snow. Rear-wheel drive vehicles are more commonly used as off-road vehicles or racing cars because they have stronger maneuverability.