To qualify for this list, models must be on sale in 2025, fit into the compact SUV category, have AWD (or 4WD) standard or ...

The difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) is a topic of confusion for many car, truck, and SUV buyers. Both systems send power to the wheels where traction is needed most ...

Both systems drive all four wheels but there are some differences between them; in this article, we explore them and help you learn which one is better for you ...

Our SUV buying guide can help you make an informed decision — covering key topics from SUV types to features to cost.

4WD Is Not the Same With AWDJust like the twin-turbo versus biturbo engine delusion, another commonly mistaken belief in the wondrous world of automobiles is the four-wheel drive versus all-wheel ...

You're more likely to see all-wheel drive in unibody vehicles, often sedans and lower crossover-style SUVs. All-wheel drive is used most frequently for increased traction on slippery road surfaces ...

For those who don't want a large SUV and don't need three rows, there are plenty of options. These value-packed SUVs and crossovers have wheelbases under 106 inches. Vehicles in this category are ...

AWD has snuck into 4WD vehicles as a setting, too. Some 4WD Fords, such as the F-150, include 4A (for “4WD Auto”) alongside the 4WD’s traditional 4L and 4H (4-High) modes.

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