Postby ramishrrr » February 7th, 2017, 10:10 pm
The all wheel drive vehicle are sometimes sold to the unsuspecting buyer, by some of the Ro-Ro dealers. All wheel drive cars are "continuously all-wheel drive", you cannot go on 2WD mode. There are 3 differentials between the engine and the wheels.
One is between the front wheels, one between the rear wheels, and the third is between the front and rear wheels.
Thus, there are more mechanical parts moving about and unfortunately, more things to fix, if something should go bad. Needless to say, there is more work for the mechanic when repairs are to be done.
Because of all this, the car will be heavier than a 2WD, and will get a lower gas mileage. Might be a tad slower on acceleration.
On the Japanese dealers' side, they sell the AWD models cheaper than the 2WD models, simply because of low demand in our and other markets.
Do not misunderstand me, I am not saying that the AWD NZE144 will give you trouble. Japanese AWD systems are quite reliable (ask Subaru).
Peace.
RR.