Your next new car, truck, or SUV is within easy reach at your Virginia Beach Chrysler dealership. All you need to do is choose your body style, model, accessories, option packages, and powertrain. But wait. You’re not done yet… you’ll want to pick a drive train, too. That’s a lot of stuff to keep straight! Luckily for you, Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM Virginia Beach is here to make some sense of your drivetrain options.
Front-Wheel Drive is popular in cars and vans like the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Because all the power goes to your front tires, you get less chance of oversteer and better traction. With good driving and the right tires, you’ll get a smooth drive in any weather.
Rear-Wheel Drive is found in performance cars like the 2017 Dodge Charger. The weight distribution is more even than FWD, making for better handling. There’s some chance of oversteer and drift, but experienced drivers can put RWD to great use.
All-Wheel Drive is found in cars like the Chrysler 300 and in many SUVs. Because it’s usually engaged full-time, you get great traction and power distribution without even thinking about it; you also get faster acceleration, all else being equal. However, if you’re doing heavy hauling, serious off-roading, or towing, it’s not engineered for extreme duty.
Four-Wheel Drive takes punishment as well as it dishes it out. Engage it only when you need to, and call on low gear settings for bad terrain, towing, heavy hauling, and steep hills. Some Jeep vehicles, like the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, even offer multiple types of 4WD systems, which your Virginia Beach Jeep dealer will be happy to explain.
If you still have questions, or if you want to see how each system feels from behind the wheel, just come to 3152 Virginia Beach Blvd in Virginia Beach, VA for a test drive. After a conversation with our helpful sales staff and a test drive, your choices will make a lot more sense! Stop by today.