Used Cars with AWD

It can get snowy in the Indianapolis, Plainfield, and Bloomington areas, and as such, it’s a good idea to be well equipped. One of the best ways to ensure you don’t get stuck in bad weather is to find a vehicle with all-wheel drive (AWD).

At Andy Mohr Automotive Group, we’re here to supply you with the vehicles you need to get through the winter months with confidence. To learn more about how one of our used cars with AWD can help you, keep on reading our guide today.

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What is an AWD Car?

When you press down on the gas pedal, you generate torque, which is applied to your wheels. Your driveline determines which wheels receive that power. For some, that power goes to either the front or back wheels. For other cars, though, that torque is applied to all four wheels.

The benefit of this system is that it allows for improved traction, especially when driving through snow or rain. AWD cars ensure that you’ll remain stable much more consistently, even if you’re accelerating from a stop in the pouring rain.

AWD vs Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivers looking for a sporty ride may be interested in either AWD or rear-wheel drive (RWD). Many sport cars are known for being designed with an RWD driveline, which offers improved cornering because the car receives power from the rear while steering with the front wheels. RWD drivelines are also more lightweight, allowing for a more spirited drive.

The major downside of a RWD car is that it is much more likely to lose traction in poor weather conditions. With AWD cars, on the other hand, you enjoy that added power from the rear for sporty handling while still getting great traction. Having an AWD driveline is an excellent way to enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to sporty handling and a sturdy hold on the road.

Intelligent AWD Systems

In some vehicles, drivers may find intelligent AWD systems that work to provide the handling of an AWD car with the efficiency of a two-wheel-drive car. These systems operate as part-time AWD systems that kick in when there’s a need for torque in more than two wheels.

Your vehicle will be able to detect when to apply torque to all four wheels with the help of an advanced computer system. If you’re driving and you hit a patch of snow, the system will detect that loss of traction and activate your AWD to account for that. These systems detect losses of traction so quickly that you shouldn’t even notice any poor handling at all.

Test Drive Our Used AWD Cars

If you need your car every day, you don’t want to feel slowed down by the weather. That’s why we offer available used AWD cars to help Indianapolis, Plainfield, and Bloomington drivers get where they need with confidence.

If you’re interested in seeing some of the many used AWD cars we have on our lot, schedule a test drive with one of our used car dealerships today!