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Are cars with AWD worth it compared to FWD.
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this post was submitted on 17 Jul 2024
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IMO, AWD is overhyped. I've driven in snowy, hilly terrain in Canada for 16+ years, and the number of times I've been truly, call for help stuck is 2. Always FWD and manual.
AWD is more expensive to purchase and maintain, burns more gas and tires, and doesn't convey that many benefits. The ppl who really need AWD are generally the ones who actually need 4x4, and if you actually need 4x4 it's for a good reason. Knowing how to drive your car well is more valuable.
Case in point: I once drove up a rocky mountain ski hill on an icy day. There was a rise where everyone was getting stuck, including AWD and FWD drivers. Ppl were helping each other by pushing the cars to get them up/started. I was there for 40 mins, not a single AWD car outdid a FWD car. Trucks with low gear 4x4 made it, with effort.
TLDR: IMO, AWD is more marketing hype than value that benefits the dealership more than the buyer. Save yourself the coin and get good winter tires instead. Stick with the Versa.
Love,
A fellow Versa driver
I grew up in a mountain town and have only ever had FWD cars, so I'm totally comfortable driving in snow and ice. I think I've only gotten stuck once. Thanks for the feedback, I'll continue my search!
Fully agree on FWD vs AWD, but on a side note, I have a RWD pickup and while I've never gotten myself stuck to the point of needing assistance, there's at least a few times every year that I think 'this would have been way easier with 4x4' to the point that my next truck will be 4x4.