Our Outdoor Lifestyle
The Benefits of AWD vs. 4WD in SUVs

Which Is Best for Your Outdoor Adventures?

AWD and 4WD seem like they should offer the same benefits. The two systems are similar, but 4WD is a better fit for outdoor adventures.

Many SUVs come with either all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) drivetrain options. Both these configurations send power to all four of an SUV’s wheels, but they don’t operate in quite the same way.

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The Toyota Hilux, the Serious Off-Roader the United States Needs

Americans have always had a particular love affair with off-roading. From the deserts of the Southwest to the forests of the Pacific Northwest, there is no shortage of rugged terrain for Americans to explore in their 4WD vehicles. While drivers love stopping by their local Jeep and Toyota dealership locations for vehicles like the Wrangler and Tundra, one vehicle is missing from U.S. salesrooms: the Toyota Hilux.

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