Synonyms

all-wheel drive

British

noun

a system used in motor vehicles in which all four (or more) wheels are permanently connected to the source of power, in such a way that each wheel is able to rotate at a different speed See also four-wheel drive

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all-wheel drive

The Premium all-wheel drive version is now about $50,000.

From Barron's ● May 17, 2026

For those wanting more, a rear-biased, dual-motor all-wheel drive version adds another 125 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque and it only sacrifices 14 miles of estimated range.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

Freshly facelifted for 2026, the E-Ray is the only street-friendly Corvette with all-wheel drive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

Anchoring Subaru’s SUV lineup, the all-wheel drive, subcompact 2026 Subaru Crosstrek combines a go-anywhere attitude with solid fuel economy and adventurous flair.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025

The “Standard” version still has the panoramic glass roof, part of the reason that Weaver thinks it’s the best option for most buyers—unless they want the all-wheel drive Performance trim, which starts at about $55,000.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025

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