Sentences with phrase «only front wheel drive car»

It was the only front wheel drive car I ever owned that I liked.

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As you might expect, the ALL4 remains a front - wheel drive car for most of the time, only diverting power to the rear wheels when necessary.

Taken to the extreme, one could imagine a monolithic assembly plant in China or India spitting out front - wheel - drive cars and crossover / utilities for all the commodity brands in the world, with only sheetmetal and interior trim variations among the myriad brands.

The front - wheel - drive - only car will be between 50 and 100 pounds lighter than the current GTI, and its main upgrades will focus on the drivetrain and electronics.

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«Inexplicable» is the only word for this premature incapacitation: What kind of front - wheel - drive car can't control wheel hop with a mere 170 hp?

On front driven cars, the motor sits about over the front axles, which means any torque applied to the frame by the motor would not cause an increase or decrease of «weight» on the front wheels, only on the rear wheels.

The first American car to employ front - wheel - drive since the 1937 Cord, the Toronado was named as Motor Trend's Car of the Year — and it was also the only American car to with the European Car of the Year awacar to employ front - wheel - drive since the 1937 Cord, the Toronado was named as Motor Trend's Car of the Year — and it was also the only American car to with the European Car of the Year awaCar of the Year — and it was also the only American car to with the European Car of the Year awacar to with the European Car of the Year awaCar of the Year award.

There is also an all - wheel - drive mode that uses the electric motor in the rear axle in combination with the gasoline engine that powers the front wheels, and the driver can also choose to save the car's battery power for later electric - only driving.

The car now comes standard with a 2.5 - liter inline - four engine good for 194 hp, which is estimated to return up to 22/28 mpg (city / highway) with front - wheel drive, thanks in part to a standard stop - start feature; the old Acadia managed only 17/24 mpg with its old standard V - 6 engine and front - wheel drive.

Both engine types will be available with 114bhp, 148bhp and 187bhp outputs, with entry 114bhp cars being available only in front - wheel drive form paired to a six - speed manual.

The car's base engine is a new 2.0 - liter turbo - four rated for 240 hp and 258 lb - ft of torque; it will be available only with front - wheel drive and an eight - speed automatic transmission.

It's the only front - wheel drive car here, but it's arguably the best to drive.

It's the lowest - priced new car that BMW stocks on dealers» lots, and it's also the only one that's available with front - wheel drive as standard.

It's a front - drive car when cruising, only engaging the rear wheels when needed.

Unlike the Sierra, the Mondeo is front - wheel drive in its most common form, with a rarer four - wheel drive version available on the Mk I car only.

It switches the standard - fit Performance 4MATIC + all - wheel drive into rear - wheel drive only, unlike the regular cars which automatically shift power front and rear — and left and right in the GT 63 and GT 63 S, courtesy of an electronically controlled locking rear differential — depending on traction.

The only glitch is that this is a front - wheel drive car and not the best if «fun - to - drive» is the most important aspect.

More and more cars are being built on front - wheel drive chassis, which are cheaper for carmakers to manufacture because they have fewer and lighter parts.Front - wheel drive vehicles, in which engine power is transmitted only to the front wheels, have some inherent benefits over rear - drive vehicles.

Millenia is a front - wheel drive car available only with a four - speed automatic transmission.

The all - wheel drive Quattro version of the sedan or wagon is outfitted with a 6 - speed automatic transmission which also offers manual Tiptronic shifting, while the front - wheel drive editions of the car (V6 only) come with a 7 - speed automatic.

The Civic Type R recently set a record for the fastest front - wheel drive production car to lap the Nurburgring with a time of only 7 minutes 43.80 seconds.

VW only had V6 - powered Atlases for us to sample on the launch event, and while the front - wheel - drive version felt quick enough, the all - wheel - drive model, which adds 75 kg to the car's already hefty kerbweight, struggled when we asked for quick overtakes.

The least powerful, cheapest, and only front - wheel drive car in the lineup, the Civic Type R is definitely an underdog pick for the win.

While the concept car was front - drive - only, as a production model the Yeti offers both front - wheel drive and four - wheel drive models.

The part - time four - wheel drive then became available only on manual - equipped XT nonturbo cars made in the 1988 and 1989 model years (1991 XT nonturbo models were front - wheel - drive only).

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To tow a front wheel drive car, only the rear wheels can be on the ground.

A beam axle on a front - wheel drive car, though, only needs to connect the wheels, so it can be much lighter, and can be positioned lower, since there are no drive axles that need to be positioned at the wheel centerline.

However, since front - wheel - drive cars have the weight of the engine over the driving wheels, the problem only applies in extreme conditions such as attempting to accelerate up a wet hill or attempting to beat another RWD car off the line.

BMW says the system brings the front wheels into play «only when the rear wheels reach their limit of adhesion,» and handling characteristics are said to feel similar to those of a traditional rear - wheel - drive M car.

Safety equipment includes: ABS, Traction control, Passenger Airbag, Front fog / driving lights, Stability control - With Anti-Roll... Other features include: Convertible roof - Manual, Air conditioning, Cruise control, Audio controls on steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel... Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned means you not only get the reassurance of a 3Mo / 3, 000 Mile Maximum Care Limited Warranty, but also up to a 7 - Year / 100, 000 - Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, a 125 - point inspection / reconditioning, 24 hr roadside assistance, rental car benefits, and a complete CARFAX vehicle history report.

The two transmission options are a six speed manual or automatic, and the only powertrain is front - wheel - drive, as economy cars are wont to have.

CALL OR TEXT 606-425-0525 Vehicle Specification: Exterior: Cargo box lightChrome headlamp surround & grille w / grey «egg crate» insert Chrome front / rear step bumper Interior: Auxiliary pwr point in instrument panelDual A-pillar grab handlesGauges - inc: oil pressure, engine coolant temp, fuelLights - inc: dome light w / dual map lights, underhood lightSecurilock anti-theft ignition Back panel coverDual instrument panel cup holdersInstrumentation - inc: speedometer, voltmeterRemovable instrument panel ash cupVinyl upper door trim w / integral armrest, map pocket Mechanical: 130 amp alternator3800 # capacity rear axle4 - pin trailer tow wiringEngine block heater * STD only in AK, MN, MT, ND, SD, WI & WY * Front coil / rear leaf spring suspensionGas - pressurized shock absorbersRear wheel drive 3450 # capacity twin forged SLA front axle4.2 L (256) SEFI V6 engine * ULEV compliant * 58 amp - hour (540 CCA) maintenance - free battery w / battery - saver featureFail - safe cooling featureFull - size spare tirePwr steeringUnderframe crank - type spare tire carrier - inc: spare tire lock Safety: Driver & front passenger airbags w / passenger - side deactivation switchOutboard height - adjustable shoulder belts Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: Used Cars may have a Remaining - Factory Warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehfront / rear step bumper Interior: Auxiliary pwr point in instrument panelDual A-pillar grab handlesGauges - inc: oil pressure, engine coolant temp, fuelLights - inc: dome light w / dual map lights, underhood lightSecurilock anti-theft ignition Back panel coverDual instrument panel cup holdersInstrumentation - inc: speedometer, voltmeterRemovable instrument panel ash cupVinyl upper door trim w / integral armrest, map pocket Mechanical: 130 amp alternator3800 # capacity rear axle4 - pin trailer tow wiringEngine block heater * STD only in AK, MN, MT, ND, SD, WI & WY * Front coil / rear leaf spring suspensionGas - pressurized shock absorbersRear wheel drive 3450 # capacity twin forged SLA front axle4.2 L (256) SEFI V6 engine * ULEV compliant * 58 amp - hour (540 CCA) maintenance - free battery w / battery - saver featureFail - safe cooling featureFull - size spare tirePwr steeringUnderframe crank - type spare tire carrier - inc: spare tire lock Safety: Driver & front passenger airbags w / passenger - side deactivation switchOutboard height - adjustable shoulder belts Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: Used Cars may have a Remaining - Factory Warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehFront coil / rear leaf spring suspensionGas - pressurized shock absorbersRear wheel drive 3450 # capacity twin forged SLA front axle4.2 L (256) SEFI V6 engine * ULEV compliant * 58 amp - hour (540 CCA) maintenance - free battery w / battery - saver featureFail - safe cooling featureFull - size spare tirePwr steeringUnderframe crank - type spare tire carrier - inc: spare tire lock Safety: Driver & front passenger airbags w / passenger - side deactivation switchOutboard height - adjustable shoulder belts Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: Used Cars may have a Remaining - Factory Warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehfront axle4.2 L (256) SEFI V6 engine * ULEV compliant * 58 amp - hour (540 CCA) maintenance - free battery w / battery - saver featureFail - safe cooling featureFull - size spare tirePwr steeringUnderframe crank - type spare tire carrier - inc: spare tire lock Safety: Driver & front passenger airbags w / passenger - side deactivation switchOutboard height - adjustable shoulder belts Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: Used Cars may have a Remaining - Factory Warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehfront passenger airbags w / passenger - side deactivation switchOutboard height - adjustable shoulder belts Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: Used Cars may have a Remaining - Factory Warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.

The second - generation car, in comparison, is far more complicated with a whiz - bang hybrid drivetrain, dual - clutch gearbox and the only all - wheel - drive system in the world with front wheels driven independently by electric motors.

The only front - drive cars are the Cadillac XTS and Lincoln Continental, which are also offered with all - wheel drive.

This hybrid arrangement is available in Nissan's front - engine, front - wheel - drive cars only which means the forthcoming X-Trail Hybrid will not feature all - wheel drive.

The AMG comes only with a dual - clutch automatic (Speedshift DCT in AMG - speak), integrated with the final drive in the rear of the car and rear - wheel drive; the engine is front - mid-mounted, i.e. ahead of the cabin but behind the front axle line.

Using sensors, the available Super Handling All - Wheel Drive ™ not only distributes power from front to rear, but also allocates rear power from side - to - side to help the car rotate into a turn.

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Basic Information Stock Number: 93433 VIN Number: 2T3DFREV3FW345617 Style Name: All - Wheel Drive Limited Make: Toyota Model: RAV4 Model Year: 2015 Vehicle Type: SUV Vehicle Trim: Limited Exterior Color: Orange Body Type: SUV Interior Color: Black Engine MPG Automatic City: 22 MPG Automatic Highway: 29 Engine Description: I - 4 Cyl Fuel Type: Gas Fuel Induction: Sequential MPI Valves Per Cylinder: 4 Aspiration: Normal DriveTrain 4WD Type: Automatic Full - Time Driven Wheels: All - Wheel Drive Locking Hubs: Permanent Transfer Case: Electronic Transmission: Automatic Wheels Rims: Silver Aluminum Wheels Spare Rim Type: Steel Drive Train Type: All - Wheel Drive Suspension Independent Suspension: Four - Wheel Stabilizer Bar: Front And Rear Instrumentation Clock External Temp Low Fuel Level Tachometer Trip Computer Roof and Glass Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent Privacy Glass: Deep Rear Defogger Rear Wiper: Fixed Interval Roof Rack: Rails Only Sunroof: Express Open / Close Glass In Car Entertainment Antenna Type: Integrated Roof Audio System: Siriusxm AM / FM / HD / Satellite Speakers: 6 Seats Drivers: Multi-Level Heating Drivers Height: Power Drivers Lumbar: Power 2 - Way Drivers Power: 8 Passenger: Multi-Level Heating Seating Capacity: 5 Front Seat Type: Sport Upholstery: Leatherette Center Armrest Folding: Fold Forward Seatback Convenience Center Console: Full With Covered Storage Cruise Control Cupholders: Front And Rear Door Pockets: Driver And Passenger Overhead Console: Mini Power Outlets: 2 Seatback Storage: 2 Steering Adjustment: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Power: Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering Power Mirrors: Power Remote Power Door Locks Windows: Power Windows Navigation System: With Voice Activation Memory Features Exterior Mirrors Memory Features Number of Drivers: 2 Comfort Air Conditioning: Automatic Air Filtration: Interior Air Filtration Trunk Lights: Cargo Area Light Dash Trim: Metal - Look Door Trim: Metal - Look Reading Lights: Front Shift Knob: Leather / Metal - Look Steering Wheel Trim: Leather Vanity Mirrors: Dual Vanity Mirrors Features Aux Transmission Cooler: Regular Bumpers: Body - Colored Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam Safety NHTSA Passenger Grade: Average NHTSA Driver Grade: Good NHTSA Side Impact Front Grade: Excellent NHTSA Side Impact Back Grade: Excellent Turning Circle: 36.8 ABS: 4 - Wheel Head Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd Row Brake Assist: Braking Assist Safety Locks: Manual Daytime Running Light Engine Immobilizer Headlights Dusksensor: Dusk Sensing Front Headrests: Manual Adjustable Rear Headrests: 3 Rear Center Seatbelt: 3 - Point Belt Safety Signal Mirrors: Turn Signal In Mirrors Safety Stability Control Driver and Passenger Airbag Side Airbag Stability Control Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam Towing and Hauling Tie Downs: Cargo Tie Downs Doors Rear Door Type: Power Liftgate Side Door Type: Conventional Dimensions Front Head Room: 38.9 Inches Front Hip Room: 54.3 Inches Front Shoulder Room: 57.3 Inches Front Leg Room: 42.6 Inches Rear Head Room: 38.9 Inches Rear Hip Room: 48.9 Inches Rear Leg Room: 37.2 Inches Rear Shoulder Room: 55.4 Inches Luggage Capacity: 38 Cu.Ft.

Unlike the aforementioned cars the Scirocco R is front - wheel drive only.

The value, especially when compared with traditional rear wheel drive compact cars, could not be denied: acceleration was similar to the 318 - powered Gran Fury, and though they were a full two feet shorter on the outside, legroom was only about two inches less (combining front and rear), hip room was higher, and headroom was under an inch less; the trunk was nearly as large.

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It is a front - wheel drive, full - size family sedan that is not only readily available in the late - model used car market, but is also likely to become like a trusted member of the family.

Full grain leather interior Matrix alloy facia trim and Iridium Silver centre console surround Carbon fibre door trims and door pulls Auto - dimming rear - view mirror & garage door opener (USA & Canada only) Sports seats with electric adjustment Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions) Dual - stage driver / passenger front airbags Side airbags Heated seats Heated rear screen Automatic temperature control Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays Trip computer LED map lights Cruise control Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system1, 2 Bluetooth telephone preparation1 Powerfold exterior mirrors Front and rear parking sensors Tyre - pressure monitoring1 Alarm and immobiliser Remote - control central door locking and boot release Wind deflector Battery disconnect switch Battery conditioner1 Tracking device3 (UK only) Boot - mounted umbrella Lamy pen and pen holder (Touchtronic only) In - Car Entertainment Bang & Olufsen BeoSound DBS sound system Integrated Apple iPod ® connector USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket Options 20» 20 - spoke alloy wheels with graphite finish 20 ″ 10 - spoke diamond - turned alloy wheels 20 ″ 10 - spoke diamond - turned alloy wheels with graphite finish Satellite radio system (USA only) Piano Black facia trim and centre console surround Personalised sill plaques Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror1 Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only) Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor) Tracking device1, 3 First - aid kit Ashtray and cigar lifront airbags Side airbags Heated seats Heated rear screen Automatic temperature control Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays Trip computer LED map lights Cruise control Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system1, 2 Bluetooth telephone preparation1 Powerfold exterior mirrors Front and rear parking sensors Tyre - pressure monitoring1 Alarm and immobiliser Remote - control central door locking and boot release Wind deflector Battery disconnect switch Battery conditioner1 Tracking device3 (UK only) Boot - mounted umbrella Lamy pen and pen holder (Touchtronic only) In - Car Entertainment Bang & Olufsen BeoSound DBS sound system Integrated Apple iPod ® connector USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket Options 20» 20 - spoke alloy wheels with graphite finish 20 ″ 10 - spoke diamond - turned alloy wheels 20 ″ 10 - spoke diamond - turned alloy wheels with graphite finish Satellite radio system (USA only) Piano Black facia trim and centre console surround Personalised sill plaques Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror1 Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only) Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor) Tracking device1, 3 First - aid kit Ashtray and cigar liFront and rear parking sensors Tyre - pressure monitoring1 Alarm and immobiliser Remote - control central door locking and boot release Wind deflector Battery disconnect switch Battery conditioner1 Tracking device3 (UK only) Boot - mounted umbrella Lamy pen and pen holder (Touchtronic only) In - Car Entertainment Bang & Olufsen BeoSound DBS sound system Integrated Apple iPod ® connector USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket Options 20» 20 - spoke alloy wheels with graphite finish 20 ″ 10 - spoke diamond - turned alloy wheels 20 ″ 10 - spoke diamond - turned alloy wheels with graphite finish Satellite radio system (USA only) Piano Black facia trim and centre console surround Personalised sill plaques Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror1 Auto - dimming interior rear - view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only) Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor) Tracking device1, 3 First - aid kit Ashtray and cigar lighter

As a result, not only can drivers run off 0 - 60 times of 4.7 seconds (with the all - wheel - drive 435i), they also can take advantage of Harman Kardon audio, a powered glass moonroof, 10 - way power - adjustable front - row seating and full LED headlights while they're doing it, or personalize the car through BMW's Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport packages.

This 218d manual is not the best BMW can do, but the company's first front - drive car is clearly only a sensible transmission and wheel and tyre specification from being among the best and is, in any case, a compelling offering against high - end mainstream rivals.

These are front - drive - only cars; if you want all - wheel drive, Hyundai will sell you a Santa Fe Sport SUV.

The majority of the cars are only offered as 4 - door, front - wheel - drive sedans.

This is a front - wheel drive car only, which may be a turnoff to those who live where winter hits hard.