Toyota All-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Whether you plan on doing some off-roading during a weekend excursion or need extra stability on slippery, wet roadways, Modern Toyota of Asheboro has a complete selection of Toyota all-wheel drive vehicles that keep you moving and offer an additional level of safety and control. Depending on how much off-roading you plan on doing in the Greensboro vehicle, we’ll help match you up to the most appropriate vehicle for your preferred terrain and conditions.

Toyota AWD Vehicles vs. 4WD Vehicles: What’s the Difference?

Many High Point drivers confuse all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Both options provide enhanced stability and traction in most adverse weather conditions. It’s important to understand that these two drivetrains aren’t used interchangeably — your vehicle comes with one or the other. But what’s the difference between Toyota AWD vehicles and 4WD models?

What is AWD?

• AWD is an abbreviation for all-wheel drive, a drivetrain form that distributes your engine’s torque to all four wheels.
• If your vehicle has full-time AWD, it’s always engaged in this mode. However, part-time AWD reacts to driving conditions and your vehicle’s behavior, only sending torque to the wheels when necessary. The purpose of this configuration is to maximize fuel-efficiency.

What is 4WD?

• 4WD stands for four-wheel drive, also known as the 4×4 drivetrain.
• 4WD systems distribute power to the rear and front axles, in addition to controlling the level of power that’s delivered to the left and right side of the vehicle, increasing your stability, control, and traction.
• 4WD is typically viewed as an off-road performance vehicle found on body-on-frame models. These are generally truck-based vehicles.

Toyota AWD Vehicles

More Durham drivers are looking for vehicles to stand up to the dangerous road conditions that occur during inclement weather. Luckily, the Toyota lineup has a steadily growing collection of AWD options, as referenced by the following list:

• Toyota Prius
• Toyota Camry
• Toyota Avalon
• Toyota Highlander
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• Toyota RAV4
• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
• Toyota Sienna

Toyota AWD Features

Your vehicle’s AWD package might have different features depending on the specific model you select. The technology may vary between vehicles, but you can expect it to kick in when needed. Below are a few of the different types of AWD packages:

• Dynamic Torque-Control All-Wheel Drive
• Electronic On-Demand All-wheel Drive
• All Wheel Drive with Active Torque Control

4WD Models

Toyota AWD offers plenty of control over your vehicle when conditions deteriorate. Regardless, certain situations might require an even higher level of control. You’d generally encounter conditions like deep mud, rocks, sand, and other terrains during an off-road trek. The following vehicles easily conquer these conditions when 4WD is engaged:

• Toyota Tundra
• Toyota Tacoma
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• Toyota 4Runner
• Toyota Sequoia

Compared to all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive’s performance is better suited for rugged, off-road conditions.

Sample Toyota Capability at Modern Toyota of Asheboro

Could you benefit from the Toyota AWD capability? If you answered yes, see us in person for a test drive. Get behind the wheel of any of the AWD models mentioned above and discover which Toyota feels best for you. For further questions on any of the vehicles in our Toyota lineup, contact us online, and we’ll promptly follow up with you.