4WD and AWD Systems: Know Your Options
by Jennifer Geiger
2011 AWD or 4WD Vehicle List
Subcompact CarsNissan Juke: AWD
Suzuki SX4: AWD (on hatchback only)
Compact Cars
Mitsubishi Lancer: AWD (on Ralliart and Evolution trims only)
Subaru Impreza: AWD
Toyota Matrix: AWD (on S trim only)
Premium-Compact Cars
Audi A3: AWD
Audi A4: AWD
BMW 3-Series: AWD (on 328i xDrive and 335i xDrive trims only)
Lexus IS: AWD (on 250 and 350 trims only)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: AWD (on C300 trim only)
Saab 9-3: AWD
Saab 9-3X: AWD
Midsize Cars
Ford Fusion: AWD (on SEL and Sport trims only)
Honda Accord Crosstour: AWD (on EX-L and EX-L w/Navigation trims only)
Mercury Milan: AWD (on Premier trim only)
Subaru Legacy: AWD
Subaru Outback: AWD
Suzuki Kizashi: AWD
Premium-Midsize Cars
Acura RL: AWD
Acura TL: AWD (on SH-AWD trim only)
Audi A6: AWD
BMW 5-Series: AWD (on 535i xDrive and 550i xDrive trims only)
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo: AWD
Cadillac CTS: AWD (on 3.0 and 3.6 trims only)
Cadillac STS: AWD (on Base and Luxury trims only)
Infiniti G Sedan: AWD (on G25x and G37x trims only)
Infiniti G37 Coupe: AWD (on G37X trim only)
Infiniti M: AWD
Lexus GS: AWD (on GS 350 trim only)
Lincoln MKZ: AWD (on Base trim only)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: AWD (on E350 4MATIC and E550 4MATIC sedan trims, and E350 wagon only)
Saab 9-5: AWD
Volkswagen CC: AWD (on Executive 4Motion trim only)
Volvo S60: AWD
Volvo XC70: AWD
Large Cars
Buick LaCrosse: AWD (on CXL trim only)
Chrysler 300: AWD (on 300C only)
Dodge Charger: AWD (on R/T trim only)
Ford Taurus: AWD (on all trims except SE)
Premium-Large Cars
Audi A8: AWD
BMW 7-Series: AWD (on 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 trims only)
Lexus LS: AWD
Lincoln MKS: AWD
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: AWD (on CL550 trim only)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: AWD (on S550 4MATIC trim only)
Porsche Panamera: AWD
Volvo S80: AWD (on T6 trim only)
Premium-Sporty/Performance Cars
Audi A5: AWD (on 2.0T quattro trim only)
Audi TT: AWD
Nissan GT-R: AWD
Porsche 911: AWD
Compact SUVs
Ford Escape: AWD
Honda Element: AWD
Honda CR-V: AWD
Hyundai Tucson: AWD (on GLS and Limited trims only)
Jeep Compass: AWD
Jeep Liberty: AWD
Jeep Patriot: AWD
Jeep Wrangler: AWD
Kia Sportage: AWD (on LX and EX trims only)
Mazda Tribute: AWD
Mercury Mariner: AWD
Mini Countryman: AWD (on S ALL4 trim only)
Mitsubishi Outlander: AWD (on SE and GT trims only)
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: AWD (on SE trim only)
Nissan Rogue: AWD
Subaru Forester: AWD
Suzuki Grand Vitara: AWD (on Premium and Limited trims only)
Toyota RAV4: AWD
Premium-Compact SUVs
Audi Q5: AWD
Acura RDX: AWD
BMW X3: AWD
Infiniti EX35: AWD
Land Rover LR2: AWD
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: AWD
Volvo XC60: AWD
Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox: AWD
Chevrolet Traverse: AWD
Dodge Durango: AWD
Dodge Journey: AWD (on all trims except Express)
Dodge Nitro: 4WD (on Heat and Detonator trims only); AWD (on Shock trim only)
Ford Edge: AWD (on all trims except SE)
Ford Explorer: AWD
Ford Flex: AWD (on all trims except SE)
GMC Acadia: AWD
GMC Terrain: AWD
Honda Pilot: AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe: AWD
Hyundai Veracruz: AWD
Jeep Grand Cherokee: AWD
Kia Borrego: 4WD
Kia Sorento: AWD
Mazda CX-7: AWD (on s Touring and s Grand Touring trims only)
Mazda CX-9: AWD
Mitsubishi Endeavor: AWD (on SE trim only)
Nissan Murano: AWD
Nissan Pathfinder: 4WD
Nissan Xterra: 4WD
Subaru Tribeca: AWD
Toyota 4Runner: 4WD
Toyota FJ Cruiser: AWD
Toyota Highlander: AWD
Toyota Venza: AWD
Premium-Midsize SUVs
Acura MDX: AWD
Acura ZDX: AWD
BMW X5: AWD
BMW X6: AWD
Buick Enclave: AWD
Cadillac SRX: AWD (on all trims except 3.0 Base)
Infiniti FX: AWD
Land Rover LR4: AWD
Land Rover Range Rover Sport: AWD
Lexus GX 460: AWD
Lexus RX: AWD
Lincoln MKT: AWD
Lincoln MKX: AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class: AWD
Mercedes-Benz R-Class: AWD
Porsche Cayenne: AWD
Volkswagen Touareg: AWD
Volvo XC90: AWD
Large SUVs
Chevrolet Suburban: 4WD; AWD
Chevrolet Tahoe: 4WD; AWD
Ford Expedition: 4WD; AWD
GMC Yukon: 4WD (on all trims except Denali); AWD (on Denali trim only)
Nissan Armada: 4WD; AWD
Toyota Sequoia: 4WD/AWD
Premium-Large SUVs
Audi Q7: AWD
Cadillac Escalade: AWD
Infiniti QX56: AWD
Land Rover Range Rover: AWD
Lexus LX 570: AWD
Lincoln Navigator: 4WD
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: AWD
Toyota Land Cruiser: AWD
Compact Pickup Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD (on all trims except 3LT)
Dodge Dakota: 4WD
Ford Ranger: 4WD (on XLT and Sport trims only)
GMC Canyon: 4WD
Honda Ridgeline: AWD
Nissan Frontier: 4WD (on all trims except S King Cab)
Suzuki Equator: 4WD (on Sport extended cab, Sport crew cab, and RMZ-4 crew cab trims only)
Toyota Tacoma: 4WD (on Base and Base Access trims only)
Large Pickup Trucks
Chevrolet Avalanche: 4WD
Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 4WD (on all trims except XFE)
Chevrolet Silverado HD: 4WD
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid: 4WD
Ford F-150: 4WD (on all trims except FX2 and Harley-Davidson); AWD (on Harley-Davidson trim only)
Ford F-250/350/450 Super Duty: 4WD
GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD (on all trims except Denali and XFE); AWD (on Denali trim only)
GMC Sierra HD: 4WD
GMC Sierra Hybrid: 4WD (on all trims except Denali); AWD (on Denali trim only)
Nissan Titan: 4WD
Ram 1500: 4WD
Toyota Tundra: 4WD
Minivans
Toyota Sienna: AWD (on LE V6, XLE, and Limited trims only)
Full-Size Vans
Chevrolet Express: AWD (on Cargo and Passenger 1500 trims only)
GMC Savana: AWD (on Cargo and Passenger 1500 trims only)
01.26.2011
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