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front-drive

American  
[fruhnt-drahyv] / ˈfrʌntˌdraɪv /

adjective

  1. (of an automotive vehicle) having front-wheel drive.


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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