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All Wheel Drive
A variation of Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) designed to improve on-road traction in unfavorable road conditions or for ultra high performance driving. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) reduces wheel slippage and provides greater driver control over the vehicle. AWD usually does not require the driver to actively engage the system and does not have a low range. AWD automatically splits engine torque between the front and rear wheels as needed, . All-Wheel Drive is generally an on-road system and is not designed for off-road use.
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