Positives

Negatives

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

• Lower kerb weight than RWD
• Improved payload
• Better fuel economy and CO2
• Greater traction if unladen than RWD due to weight distribution
• Lower acquisition price than RWD
• Automatic transmission available

• Lower GTM than comparable RWD
  • Note: towing Front Drive Ratio can compensate

Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

• Improved driving and towing dynamics under heavy load
• Advantages when towing as weight of trailer pushes down on rear axle meaning greater traction

• More expensive than FWD – acquisitions
• Higher kerb weight means negative effect on fuel and CO2

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

• Better traction when in poor road conditions
• Helps with towing in bad weather and rough terrain

• Added cost
• Lower fuel economy