2007 Outlander AWD vs FWD ?

5 messages, Last post on Apr 11, 2008 at 2:13 PM

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#4 of 5 Re: 2007 Outlander AWD vs FWD ? [rhuang] by biscuit_xls Apr 11, 2008 (11:00 am)
Replying to: rhuang (Apr 11, 2008 8:51 am) Just for clarification, the 4WD Outlander doesn't get any better mileage when switched to 2WD. The reason is that the weight of the 4WD system is still there, and most of the mechanical drivetrain parts still spin in both modes. So you'll never get as good mileage as a 2WD Outlander under the same conditions. I've tried mine in both modes and I can't notice any significant difference in fuel ecomomy. I feel that 4WD is safer, so I leave it on 4WD Auto most of the time.
#5 of 5 Re: 2007 Outlander AWD vs FWD ? [pluggingalong] by toomanyfumes Apr 11, 2008 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: pluggingalong (Apr 11, 2008 6:38 am) I live in Wisconsin and we had just short of record snowfall this year. The extra I spent for Awd on my '07 Outlander was worth every penny and then some. I always use it in the rain, also. If you need to accelerate fast and the front tires break loose, the traction control will cut the power. In AWD mode, you have all the traction and power you need.