| Vehicles do not really need 4x4 (four wheel drive) | | | | has the AWD Compass. The AWD vehicle looks a |
| capabilities unless they are off road in mud, snow | | | | bit more like a car than a truck. The 4x4 vehicles |
| or towing. The low and high gears might require | | | | appear as trucks or light trucks. |
| activation under those circumstances. Rarely if | | | | It is one less thing to weigh on your mind when |
| ever will this be a requirement. Having them in | | | | you have your auto in one mode all the time and |
| your cars is not really worth the money except | | | | do not need to switch from front wheel drive to |
| as a status symbol. | | | | 4x4 mode which usually must follow a procedure. |
| However, having an AWD (All Wheel Drive) | | | | This procedure would have you stop the car, and |
| system can be beneficial. The difference between | | | | switch the mechanism and make sure you are |
| the two modes 4x4 and AWD is that the AWD | | | | either in Park or Neutral when the switch is made. |
| is always on. No worry to go through a process | | | | AWD is the preferable route to go for those |
| of switching from front wheel drive to AWD, | | | | looking for simplicity in driving. Your car might not |
| because you are always driving in the AWD | | | | look like a truck, but impressing people is not |
| mode. The extra use of gasoline from constantly | | | | what driving is all about. Do a little more research |
| remaining in this setup is negligible. | | | | and decide for yourself which route to follow. |
| AWD is well known in the Subaru line and Jeep | | | | |