28242 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692
When you decide to buy your next car, there are many things you should consider, from style and color to features and sizes. Should I buy a new or used SUV, truck, or sedan? Which advanced safety features do I want it to have? Do I want my car to come with an ultra-modern infotainment system?
Apart from such questions, you also get to decide the type of drivetrain you want. A drivetrain is a set of components that provide your car's wheels with power. There are four types of drivetrains: rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. However, the main challenge comes in differentiating between the four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive system.
When shopping for a new or used vehicle at our dealership, you will find all kinds of cars, from trucks and SUVs to sedans, with this type of system. Like the name implies, the AWD system provides all wheels with power simultaneously. Thus, if one-wheel slips, the power goes to the other wheels helping it out. Most AWD systems work by delivering power to one pair of wheels, either the rear wheels or front wheels. When one axle detects slippage, the system diverts the power to other wheels in the hope of creating more traction.
AWD system also features a part-time system. This system sends power to either the rear or front wheels and automatically engages other wheels in harsh road conditions. AWD is always suitable for providing excellent traction n loose surfaces and snowy conditions.
Most trucks and performance-oriented SUVs that you will find at our dealership come with a 4WD system. This system is the same as AWD since it works by delivering power to all wheels. Nevertheless, unlike AWD that works well in loose surfaces, 4WD works well in off-road conditions. This allows the driver to crawl over steep hills and drive over huge rocks.
4WD also comes with a part-time system that enables the driver to drive using a pair of wheels while in normal driving conditions. In addition, they also feature a high-range setting that allows the machine to drive excellently on slippery roads and a low-range setting that offers maximum traction on off-road surfaces.
If you want to learn more about AWD and 4WD vehicles, stop by South County Lexus today. Our friendly sales team will answer all questions about the different drive trains and help you find your perfect match.
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