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National Park Service Will Cite Drivers Of AWD Cars For Driving On 4WD-Only Trails (jalopnik.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month after driving on Colorado River Overlook Road in Canyonlands National Park to the r/NationalPark subreddit. The letter notes that this particular road is restricted to 4WD vehicles only, and the Crosstrek is equipped with AWD, not 4WD. It also warns that they may face serious consequences if they’re caught taking an AWD car on a 4WD-only trail again.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Indeed. I'm just pointing out that electric AWDs often do have effective locking on both axles.

I wouldn't take a Tesla X on a trail as it doesn't have the clearance, though it can ensure drive goes to wheels with traction almost as well as 4WD