The Basics: AWD or 4WD? | Pros, Cons & What You Really Need

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  • Have you ever wondered what the difference is between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive? Both of them send power to all four wheels, but they do it a lot differently and are meant for different situations. Still confused? That’s OK - take a few minutes and follow along as we break it all down for you right here. Whether you’re shopping for a sedan and are wondering why suddenly everyone seems to be touting AWD, or if you’re looking at an SUV and are curious if you need to go all-out with a truck with that 4WD badge on the tail or if AWD will cut it, Desola Balogun explains the differences, the advantages of AWD and 4WD, and where each system is at its best. If you have questions, we have answers, and we break it all down for you here.
    Read our full article here: www.carmax.com/articles/awd-v...
    Chapter Breaks -
    00:00 Intro
    2:41 Off-road
    4:43 On-road
    5:37 Wrap-up
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  • @CarMax
    @CarMax  ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Check out our article on AWD versus 4WD for a deeper dive.
    Read our full article here: www.carmax.com/articles/awd-vs-4wd-which-to-choose

  • @Tugg80
    @Tugg80 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    And this is why I like my setup on my Silverado. It gives you the option of 2wd, AWD, 4 high and 4 low. In Michigan winters, I use multiple modes a day based on road conditions. And best of all, all can be changed on the fly with the exception of 4 low.

  • @payback4896
    @payback4896 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was incredible

  • @EsEN101
    @EsEN101 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! Super helpful!

  • @Vivian_Alice
    @Vivian_Alice ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative thank you!!

  • @firstimeshooter6590
    @firstimeshooter6590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video for starters. 🤙

  • @j8bautistaduran485
    @j8bautistaduran485 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Súper buena explicación 💯

  • @Vivian_Alice
    @Vivian_Alice ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Somebody get this man his Cocoa!!

  • @INJURYCOMP
    @INJURYCOMP ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !!

  • @yuan_6124
    @yuan_6124 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video actually! 👍

  • @Berlynic
    @Berlynic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great video! Thank you!

  • @LionRunner
    @LionRunner ปีที่แล้ว

    I got my wife a full-time 4wd. Best of both worlds. I have part-time 4wd because I don't have a problem switching back and forth 2wd to 4wd on pavement when needed. I love how much control 4wd have even on braking and taking curves while foot off the gas. When foot off the gas AWD vehicle are like 2wd.

  • @audreyrivers8553
    @audreyrivers8553 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!!👍

  • @billg8677
    @billg8677 ปีที่แล้ว

    My my my I can see me getting into a lot of trouble with this rig oh yeah for sure. Thanks for the vid well done. May Peace Health and Happiness follow you and yours

  • @dahak972
    @dahak972 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should also mention that all wheel drive vehicles will go through tires a lot faster. I love my all-wheel drive, but my life cycle for a new tire is almost halved.

    • @hjer731
      @hjer731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you regret it?

    • @dahak972
      @dahak972 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hjer731 not really, no. All wheel drive gives me incredible peace of mind that I will never be stuck on the roads again in winter. Granted, 99% of Americans don’t need it, but it makes life a little easier.

  • @kylediamsay
    @kylediamsay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:30 where are you testing these vehicles?
    id like to hit that hill climb 😂

  • @off-roadingexplained8417
    @off-roadingexplained8417 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just buy one that has both ;-) Even if you're not dealing with snow and it rains a lot where you live , it's still awesome to have it.

  • @beexiong2995
    @beexiong2995 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Forgot the fulltime 4wd like the lexus gx460.

  • @carlfogarthy6508
    @carlfogarthy6508 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    IMO the best is permanent mechanic 4x4 layout like LR Discovery 2 or Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes G...
    more fuel consumption, more total weight are CONS
    more traction, more security, more stability, more braking power, more towing capability, less tyres consuption onroad are PROS
    if you put CENTRAL DIFF LOCKS you get the same offroad capabilities as standard 4WD (permanent rear + time front)
    hope it helps
    ciao

  • @kennethcohagen3539
    @kennethcohagen3539 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All wheel drive is for passenger cars. SUV’s or modern day station wagons. It provides better traction in bad weather conditions. 4X4, four wheel drive is for off road performance. It’s for people who like to drive off on challenging trails or off the trails where the ground they drive on would strand anything else. Think of Jeeps, Broncos. Vehicles who don’t use the extra drive wheels to go to the grocery store.

  • @kevenfultz9839
    @kevenfultz9839 ปีที่แล้ว

    All-wheel drive meant for Blacktop

  • @Blkmark69
    @Blkmark69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subaru owner n the chat

  • @shalomyisrael6931
    @shalomyisrael6931 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "True we can't control the weather!"...BUT! absolutely THEY CAN!!!

  • @Wutface
    @Wutface 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro... (N)... (You) are of a joyous attitude and are adept at seeming fun and joyous (gay).
    It's like the Flintstones, without the Barney Rubble telling you to smoke Lucky Strike™.
    Those were the days...

  • @juliosdiy3206
    @juliosdiy3206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awd is like the cheap version of 4wd otherwise most smaller cars have awd n most trucks gets 4wd.

  • @KVIZZZZLE
    @KVIZZZZLE ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Carmax needs to retrain their detailers, because all their cars are covered in swirl marks

  • @customchromeofva
    @customchromeofva ปีที่แล้ว

    You keep buying all these Ford’s, and I’m gonna have to change the channel!!😂. Nice truck man. Ford had to do its homework to compete with the old ls1 ! But just joking, I won’t change the channel unless you put a Ford engine in Leroy! then i am gone lol

  • @branson1632
    @branson1632 ปีที่แล้ว

    At

  • @mikeyncali
    @mikeyncali ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s all about 4x4 because all wheel drive sux especially Jeeps all wheel drives they suck and I say that because the last 7 years driving them they shutter at take off and the front wheel has a little jerk to them

    • @Kamikaze3557
      @Kamikaze3557 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you’ve driven all available AWD vehicles,including hybrid.

  • @TheIpadiphone
    @TheIpadiphone ปีที่แล้ว

    1minute to get into the video 😵‍💫

  • @kevinhartley5449
    @kevinhartley5449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4x4 is better just saying stop on a hill in snow and take off with all wheel drive see what happens lol

    • @traysonwright4008
      @traysonwright4008 ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn’t true. I went snowboarding yesterday after a big snowstorm. It was stop and go traffic all the way up the pass on very slick snowy roads. Most people had AWD cars and they do great. I prefer 4 wheel but only because I do lots of real off-roading on trials and deeper snow.

    • @gjones5153
      @gjones5153 ปีที่แล้ว

      My awd Yukon is better in the snow than any 4wd pickup I’ve ever had

    • @Kamikaze3557
      @Kamikaze3557 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tires, tires, tires.

  • @JustAnotherDustSpec
    @JustAnotherDustSpec ปีที่แล้ว

    traction blah blah..say the difference from design pov

  • @CoryFugger
    @CoryFugger ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good info but why does it have to be so corny? Just get the info across and stop trying to act