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

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. market runneth over with largish family haulers, offering three rows of seating, optional all-wheel drive and family-sized utility.

From The Wall Street Journal

All-wheel drive adds $1,600 to any model; upgrading to the 2.5-liter hybrid adds $1,750 to the price of the AWD; the performance-oriented Hybrid Max powertrain lays on another $2,980.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Because of its standard all-wheel drive, the Crosstrek’s pricing is on the higher end of the subcompact SUV scale.

From MarketWatch

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