Best 4WD Vehicles

The 4WD system offers better control over driving and is becoming quite a norm for high-end vehicles. There are many brands of cars and trucks with 4WD vehicles to choose from in this competitive market. The Subaru Forester is amongst best 4WD vehicles for 2011. The other descriptions of other brands and their 4WD vehicles also is presented in the paragraphs below.

Top 4WD Vehicles

The descriptions of best 4WD vehicles are presented in the following paragraphs. One should find information about different features and specifications of the best AWD cars and trucks through this article.

Volvo 2012 S60 T6
The 6-cylinder, 3.0 liter engine of Volvo S60 produces 300 hp of power. The torque produced by this engine is tune of 325 lb-ft. The Antilock Braking system includes other features like Ready Alert Brakes (RAB) and Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA). Other safety features incorporated in the design are Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) and Corner Traction Control. The Intelligent Driver Information system (IDIS) is another feature which helps avoid distractions while driving. The data related to braking, steering and acceleration system in the times of critical driving is collected and analyzed by the IDIS. However, this information put on hold and is presented to the driver afterward; the Volvo 2012 S60 T6 is therefore, amongst good 4 wheel drive vehicles Starting price of the 2012 S60 T6 AWD is $37,700.

Subaru Forester
It is one of the best rated 4WD vehicles in the market. There are different trims of the Subaru Forester with different features being incorporated. The engine has a capacity of 2.5 liter; the 170 hp engine of this SUV is available for 2.5X, 2.5X Limited, 2.5X Premium and 2.5X Touring. For other models i.e. the 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring, 224 hp engine is used. Both the 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission systems are used for different models of this vehicle. The Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), etc are the safety features. The Dual-zone climatic control and 60/40-split flat-folding rear seat backs are amongst the features for comfort; all the above mentioned features makes it one of the best 4WD SUVs in the market. The different models of Subaru Forester are priced in a range of $20,500 - $30,000.

Dodge RAM 1500 ST QUAD CAB
This truck has a V8 FFV, 4.7 liter engine which comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission system. It is amongst the best 4 wheel drive vehicles in the category of trucks. The rear axle ratio for this truck is 3.55. The integrated box divider is an important feature from the point of storage; it can be locked into multiple positions. The box divider gets converted into box extender when the tailgate is down. The tie-down cleats of cargo rail system of this truck allows for making a number of adjustments. The water that drips from melting ice (in storage) can be held back from running off the board by the RamBox® Cargo Management System. The refreshments stored in the truck can therefore, be maintained at a cooler temperature. The safety features incorporated in the design are Antilock 4-Wheel-Disc Brakes, Sentry Key® Theft Deterrent System, Electronic Stability Control, etc. All these features places this truck in the list of top 4WD vehicles. This RAM 1500 truck is priced at $29,275.

Mercedes Benz S550
The Mercedes Benz S550 has a V8, 32 valve, 5.5 liter engine that produces 382 hp at 391 lb-ft torque. It is amongst the best 4WD sedan vehicles in the market with 0-60 mph acceleration reaching in 5.4 seconds; this vehicle comes with a 7-speed automatic transmission system. Apart from the Advanced Braking System (ABS), this sedan also incorporates the Torque Vectoring Brake technology. Targeted rear-wheel braking system of this Vectoring Brake technology provides better control at the time of taking corners. SmartKey is one of the important security features of S550; it is a remote which controls the tailgate unlock button, remote door unlock button and the panic alarm. Opening of the sunroof and windows can also be controlled with the SmartKey feature. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is an interesting feature of car. In this system, weight of the front passenger captured by a sensor; based on this reading, the rate of front airbag inflation is determined. With all these features Mercedes Benz S550 is amongst best 4WD cars. Price of this car is $93,000.

The best 4WD vehicles can be chosen from those described in the article above. It is not just the comfort but also the safety features offered by these vehicles which place them amongst the top vehicles.