It's definitely not going to be a small electric motor spinning the back wheels lmao
It's definitely not going to be a small electric motor spinning the back wheels lmao
Here is how the system in the Maverick will work. It may in fact be this exact system.I'm not a auto guy at all so I know very little. However I'm aware AWD is different from 4WD. 4WD is a lot "beefier" but also doesn't necessarily spin all the wheels as dynamically.
Somewhere on here I read a comment like AWD on The Mav will just be a small electric motor spinning the back wheels. Is that true? Please say it aint so.
Do you think the AWD Mav will be sufficient for beaching? I probably won’t do extreme off-roading and mainly be getting AWD for snowy winters and driving onto the beach.Yes, through the rear differential
AWD means always on with what I expect will be a heavy FWD bias - driving the front wheels until slip is detected and the rears get power. It won't have a high and low range selector like a 4WD but with tires appropriate for your weather or road conditions, will be more than adequate for most driving most people do
If you're in heavy offroading, you're going to want to step it up to a Ranger with true 4x4
It is perfect for that kind of use. But, if you do find yourself getting buried, don't spin too much. Some is fine, but you don't want to continually overheat the clutches in the rear diff.Do you think the AWD Mav will be sufficient for beaching? I probably won’t do extreme off-roading and mainly be getting AWD for snowy winters and driving onto the beach.
Good tires and smart driving will go near anywhere with FWD alone. That AWD is peace of mind when it gets extra sketchy. If you feel yourself getting stuck be smart, get out, and put traction pads down. Even 4WD trucks can struggle with that if you aren't careful. Also. I will add in response to your original question that AWD is in fact not a "wuss" 4wd. There are actually cases where AWD is particularly better. And some where it isn't. People make it sound like it's one or the other. There are 100% different advantages, so don't sweat it.Do you think the AWD Mav will be sufficient for beaching? I probably won’t do extreme off-roading and mainly be getting AWD for snowy winters and driving onto the beach.
i think the only vehicle that uses AWD like that is the Toyota RAV4 and the RAV4 Prime. Ford still uses Mechanical AWD on their AWD unitsI'm not a auto guy at all so I know very little. However I'm aware AWD is different from 4WD. 4WD is a lot "beefier" but also doesn't necessarily spin all the wheels as dynamically.
Somewhere on here I read a comment like AWD on The Mav will just be a small electric motor spinning the back wheels. Is that true? Please say it aint so.
This is why the FX4 package is pointless. There is no upgrade in capability. There are some improvements to durability and longevity, but no meaningful additional capability. It's a sticker package, mostly. The tow pkg is a better value as it actually increases capability.And I just wanted to add, the Bronco sport badlands uses the dual clutch version of this unit mentioned in the article. All other trims, and our Maverick use the single clutch version. I believe Jeep also uses a GKN single clutch unit in their lighter 4x4 models like the Renegade.
I got it for the different shocks and increased ride height and ability to add the 235 width falkens instead of the terrible pirellisThis is why the FX4 package is pointless. There is no upgrade in capability. There are some improvements to durability and longevity, but no meaningful additional capability. It's a sticker package, mostly. The tow pkg is a better value as it actually increases capability.
You will have a nice truck. But the FX4 shocks are garbage.I got it for the different shocks and increased ride height and ability to add the 235 width falkens instead of the terrible pirellis
Probably slightly less garbage than the twin tubes on everything else thoughYou will have a nice truck. But the FX4 shocks are garbage.
Make sure you air tires down to about 25. I spend time at Outerbanks and have seen 4wd stuck while AWD and FWD drive by and wave. They aired down.Do you think the AWD Mav will be sufficient for beaching? I probably won’t do extreme off-roading and mainly be getting AWD for snowy winters and driving onto the beach.
Yes, but the Ranchos on the FX4 are little more than a tarted up Monroe.Probably slightly less garbage than the twin tubes on everything else though
the additional drive modes might actually improve capability a bit. And having tow hooks will be good if you need to get winched or pulled out. There's a lot that's possible with electronic sorcery in this day and age.This is why the FX4 package is pointless. There is no upgrade in capability. There are some improvements to durability and longevity, but no meaningful additional capability. It's a sticker package, mostly. The tow pkg is a better value as it actually increases capability.
Maybe. But, I'm not convinced the additional drive modes add much in the way of capability. A skilled off-roader could likely achieve the same result.the additional drive modes might actually improve capability a bit. And having tow hooks will be good if you need to get winched or pulled out. There's a lot that's possible with electronic sorcery in this day and age.