National Park Service Will Cite Drivers Of AWD Cars For Driving On 4WD-Only Trails(jalopnik.com)

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As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month after driving on Colorado River Overlook Road in Canyonlands National Park to the r/NationalPark subreddit. The letter notes that this particular road is restricted to 4WD vehicles only, and the Crosstrek is equipped with AWD, not 4WD. It also warns that they may face serious consequences if they’re caught taking an AWD car on a 4WD-only trail again.

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lemming741@lemmy.world

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3 months ago

If there’s only a cluch pack between the secondary axle and the prime mover, it’s AWD and will overheat when you need it most. 4WD has dogs in the transfer case and the front and rear driveshaft are locked at the same speed.

I say a dual motor EV counts as 4x4

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