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Originally Posted by Shazam
4WD and AWD are interchangeable terms. What matters is the the manufacturer's system.
If you really want good 4WD, then Subaru is your only real choice. But then, what do you need the AWD for?
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I beg to differ my friend, 4wd is NOT AWD....AWD is a setup that will transfer varying amounts of torque to the front differential according to detected loss of traction at the rear...it is always biased to the rear differential. 4WD has a simple transfer case that shows no bias either front or back and simply splits the torque evenly via the transfer case...and only when 'locked in'....there are some 4wd systems that come close to an AWD version by putting a viscous coupler in the transfer case, but it is still not considered AWD. There are also some AWD systems that will let you 'lock' the transfer case, putting an even split between the front and the rear. 4wd systems also have a 2 speed transfer case while AWD systems generally do not...
to the OP...the RAV4 is an AWD vehicle, not 4WD...the bias on the Rav4 is to the front wheels, with a split to the rear during slip conditions.Toyota calls it 4WD but its not.I dont think there are any CUV's with a true 4wd set up..