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Are Lexus SUVs all-wheel drive?
My mom is letting me use her Lexus GX for a camping trip this weekend, and I want to make sure it’ll be able to tackle driving off road and in snow. Is it all-wheel drive?
Olivia Rose · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Lexus SUVs are four-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive.
4WD distributes power to all four wheels equally, which translates to better performance for heavier vehicles. AWD can distribute power disproportionately to a car’s wheels, making it more ideal for light commuter cars.
4WD and AWD are similar in that both drivetrains deliver power to all four wheels in your car. Standard drivetrains like front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive only deliver power to two wheels.
So, to answer your question, your Lexus GX should have no problem doing some easy off-roading on the weekend—but we don’t recommend using it on tough terrain regularly.
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