What drivetrain is best for snow? Learn the pros and cons of RWD, FWD, AWD, and 4WD in snowy conditions and how to choose the proper tires for your drivetrain!
Key snow driving features: 8.8-inch frame clearance AWD Interior heating comfort While many of these vehicles have similar features for winter driving, the key factors that go into their snow rating are safety, comfort, price, and overall control of the conditions. You can do a few additional...
However, no matter the shape or size, all of the best electric vehicles have some common attributes. These are the things that set EVs apart from their ICE counterparts: No need for fossil fuels: First and foremost is the reliance on electricity rather than gasoline or diesel - the classic...
In December of 2016, I made a video called “Winter Sprinter” in which I discussed some practical tips for improving how two-wheel drive vehicles, specifically Sprinter vans, perform on snow and ice. The gist of that video is this: while 4x4s are nice to have, they’re not essential f...
As impressive as they may sound, pickups are not perfect, nor are they for everyone. These vehicles are far from perfect, despite their many endearing qualities. Before you spend your hard-earned cash on one of the new trucks of 2024, carefully weigh the pros and cons like we have: Pros...
For vehicles that can carry seven or eight people, yes, minivans are very good on gas. The real-world gas mileage of a van depends on the configuration, as well as the type of driving you do. The Toyota Sienna has a gas/electric powertrain that lets it get a combined fuel economy rat...
All-wheel drive provides better traction on ice by delivering power to all four wheels when the driver selects or more often whenever the car senses a lack of traction. All-wheel-drive vehicles (AWD) automatically deliver power to all wheels. Winter and mountain safety is further improved with...
From that broad group of AWD vehicles, we’re calling out the Q5,a smallish crossover that in previous model years has posted strongConsumer Reportsreliability scores (which the rest of the brand’s models don’t always share). Audi’s Quattro (that’s four, as in wheels driven) system...
Vehicles with AWD, such as the Subaru Impreza and Volkswagen Golf, provide greater fuel efficiency and sufficient ground clearance to manage moderate road imperfections. While not as powerful as SUVs, these vehicles can be an affordable and comfortable solution for daily village transportation. ...
into their Cayenne. The SUV features AWD as standard and as you might expect, has excellent handling on ice and snow, perfect for your next ski trip. Their engine options go from 335 to 550 hp so you won’t run out of fun with it. They have a hybrid option as well for those who...