front-drive
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of front-drive
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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As for fuel economy, the EPA estimates the front-wheel-drive Telluride gets 23 mpg in combined city/highway driving; the front-drive Highlander gets 24 mpg.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 15, 2020
He implied that Tesla has stopped including the front-drive port on the batteries for rear-drive vehicles.
From Slate ● May 2, 2018
The Enclave starts at $35,000 for a base front-drive model.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2016
When cruising, the Haldex decouples and R is a front-drive car, helping fuel mileage.
From Forbes ● Apr. 26, 2015
Despite the lack of low range, there's no front-drive version and it sits up pretty high.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 28, 2005
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