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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome
Does the new Equinox have the AWD system that uses the front wheels as the primary drive wheels? The rear wheels are only driven when needed?
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Full time AWD, but FWD biased. This is what's on the website:
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Originally Posted by Chevrolet.com
Equinox offers an available full-time AWD system.
This intelligent system constantly monitors road conditions and driver inputs to send the appropriate amount of torque to the rear wheels. As a result, you get traction and handling that is optimal for existing surface conditions. The WED system pro-actively sends torque to the rear wheels during acceleration minimalizing the chances of wheel slip. In demanding conditions such as when the front wheels are on snow or ice, the AWD controller commands additional torque to the rear axle to result in smooth, seamless acceleration.
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