The alternative is a four-wheel-drive car; a saloon, hatchback or estate which can transmit power to each tyre, providing the additional traction of a 4x4 SUV without the downsides. Add a set of ...

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For this reason, AWD is what you'll find on most modern SUVs and passenger cars. It's even increasingly offered in pickup trucks, the longtime domain of 4WD. Four-wheel drive systems are part-time ...