Shopping for a Toyota car near Owings Mills, MD? The Toyota brand offers one of the auto world’s most diverse vehicle rosters, with the four core drivetrains represented: front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and four-wheel drive (4WD).
4WD - 2017 Toyota Tundra: this is an easy one. The 2017 Toyota Tundra is arguably the best off-road performer in the full-size pickup class, and its optional, top-notch 4WD system + two-speed transfer case have much to do with this. 4WD is far and away the best drivetrain for off-road, low-traction environments – it’s also the heaviest drivetrain, so it only features on trucks and heavy-duty SUVs,
FWD - 2017 Toyota Camry: regardless of whether you equip a Toyota Camry near Baltimore, MD with the standard 2.5L 4C engine or the upgraded 3.5L V6, FWD is this sedan’s exclusive drivetrain. FWD, which is standard on most sedans, offers excellent fuel economy and frees up more cabin space because the entire drivetrain is packaged in a single, low-profile unit.
AWD - 2017 Toyota Highlander: AWD is an excellent choice for drivers who live in “four season” parts of the country and deal with snow, sleet, and all manner of slippery conditions. This explains in part why the 2017 Toyota Highlander is so popular on the East Coast and in the Midwest. AWD is “always on” and requires no driver input.
RWD - 2017 Toyota Sequoia: The large, three-row 2017 Toyota Sequoia SUV is the perfect candidate for RWD, since this drivetrain is durable and provides excellent traction, especially when transporting heavy loads (i.e. an SUV full of kids and adults + all of their gear). RWD also facilitates strong braking and commendable cornering.
Which drivetrain and vehicle is best for you? Ask the Heritage Toyota Owings Mills team!
