Best AWD or 4WD wagon or crossover SUV - Car Talk Community
Aug 12, 2013 · “If you want 30mpg on the highway from a newer crossover, then you’re pretty much gonna be stuck with hybrid models or models out of your price range.” Not true. The 4th Generation Outbacks (introduced in the 2010 model year), when equipped with the 4-cylinder engine and CVT, are rated at 30 mpg on the highway.
Crossover AUV towing AWD va Fwd - Car Talk Community
Jul 28, 2016 · Thanks for your input. Sounds like AWD only helps on slippery docks, wet grass, mud, etc - otherwise no different than fwd. Good point in trailer sway - AWD and fwd not good in that situation. Sounds like tongue load is even more critical for AWD and fwd. I normally tow boat with Yukon XL but will need to use Highlander or Santa Fe occasionally.
Best AWD or 4WD wagon or crossover SUV - Car Talk Community
Aug 14, 2013 · Unfortunately, there just aren’t many true wagons made, awd or fwd, but plenty of small crossovers/suvs, and they’re almost all (Subarus excepted) sold in both fwd and awd variants. So you can still have a perfectly useful CR-V in fwd form. It will be slightly more efficient and have slightly less to break. I’m not convinced owners of awd crossovers treat them worse …
Compact SUV with best suspension - Car Talk Community
Mustangman June 12, 2023, 2:53pm 3. Test drive them all on your bumpy road. The suspension designs of all of them are similar to your Corolla. The tuning and tires makes the difference as well as your preferences. Your good ride might not be my good ride. Good luck.
AWD v. 4WD for ice and snow - Car Talk Community
Mar 20, 2014 · Most awd cars operate as fwd (sometimes rwd) most of the time for better gas mileage and simplicity. Subarus do have a reputation for fussiness in the awd components. For instance, they require that all four tires be essentially identical. There is nothing wrong with the CX5. It’s a very nice crossover with a typical modern awd system.
AWD vs. FWD in a mid-size crossover? - Car Talk Community
May 24, 2010 · That’s especially true with the Ford Edge. The AWD version has had problems with the AWD, problems (obviously) absent from the FWD version. I'm a commuter, mostly highway, in Northwest Ohio. My main concerns, as far as road conditions, are slick/icy pavement and unplowed parking lots. My 2003 FWD Vibe slides all over the place, so I'm ...
AWD vs FWD hatchback/crossover for pulling teardrop camping …
Dec 18, 2013 · I’m looking to purchase a new or used hatchback or crossover that I plan to use on a cross-country camping trip. I haven’t yet purchased the trailer, but we’re looking at teardrop style trailers that have enough room to stand up in. I would love to have a nice Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, or even Impreza hatchback so we can handle snow and ice when we go North. …
Best Long Distance Driving Buy for 15K - Used AWD or Newer FWD?
Jan 19, 2015 · Highway gas mileage will be substantially worse in a crossover than a car, and AWD also takes a bite out of gas mileage. You pay more to buy, more to fuel, and more to keep running. The current Mazda CX-5 is one of the best small …
AWD vs. FWD - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Del. BillRussell July 21, 2015, 4:17pm 2. The extra handling of AWD cars is mostly myth. They are no better in cornering or braking, only in traction while accelerating. Given your location, AWD is not needed, FWD is fine. If you are worried get 4 snow tires for the winter.
Crossover SUV for Maine Winters - Car Talk Community
Dec 19, 2013 · My wife and I are moving from New Jersey to Maine and are looking to purchase a used crossover SUV. We’ll be based in the Portland, ME area, but my wife’s new job will require her to drive distances up to one hour from downtown Portland, so I am guessing the weather could be quite variable in the winter months. That said, we’re open to just about any brand as …