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

From Barron's • May 17, 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

With decades of experience with all-wheel drive — Subaru was once considered quirky for its standard all-wheel drive — the Subaru Symmetrical AWD system operates transparently.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

According to Edmunds, the Niro Plug-in Hybrid has impressive fuel economy and stylish interior design, but lacks all-wheel drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

In other words, the trains operate like an all-wheel drive rather than just a front-wheel drive.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024

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