Ron,

Here's a good article: Edmunds article on AWD vs 4WD

It essentially boils down to your anticipated driving needs:

If you want good traction going to get groceries in the snow -- AWD suffices.
If you're going off road regularly -- 4WD

BTW/FWIW ... I have both kinds of vehicles -- an AWD and a true 4WD. I'd never go off road with the AWD car ... except maybe into a hayfield or something wink Its good to stay out of the ditch running for beer in a snow storm ... smile

You're not going to conquer your world in an AWD ...

JM


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