General Highlander Question...........

Strange1 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 05:41 PM

Just what is the difference between AWD and the Highlander 4WD? Would someone please fully explain? Thanks............

Jack

DrRuckus13 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008, 05:10 PM

IMO there is no difference, just marketing hoopla. AWD referrers to all the wheels having power usually in a constant 70% front 30% rear scenario, 4wd referrers to all the wheels having power usually with a 50/50 split. However, depending on what manufacturer and what Model type both can mean the same thing.

LifeTech · #3 (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 11:58 AM

HL comes in Front wheel drive and 4 Wheel Drive . On the HL yu get a 50/50 full time Drive until slippage at one end occorrs ... then the Transfer case shifts the torque as needed... more to front or rear.