front-wheel drive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front-wheel drive
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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It is front-wheel drive, with independent front suspension, hydraulic brakes and pop-up headlights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 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
The 2025 Camry will combine a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric drive system tuned to deliver more power in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the car, Toyota said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 15, 2023
The base model 1LT, which starts at around $30,000, will come standard with front-wheel drive with an estimated EPA rated range of 250 to 300 miles.
From The Verge ● Sep. 8, 2022
The base engine in the 2022 Trailblazer is a turbocharged 137-horsepower three-cylinder engine, also with front-wheel drive.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2022
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