[gwhaley262]

Whats the AWD setup in the Thetas like? Is it FWD until slippage is felt or is it really AWD? I'm wondering how my ride is going to behave in the eventual winter months.

 

[Terra-Nox]

Pretty much FWD until needed

 

[gwhaley262]

Why is fuel economy supposed to suffer with the AWD if its mostly FWD?

 

[cottonseed]

Check this thread out.
http://www.equinoxforum.net/index.php?topic=191.0

 

[Terra-Nox]

Why is fuel economy supposed to suffer with the AWD if its mostly FWD?

Largely added weight for extra parts

 

[wrusprod]

my understanding is its always AWD..just most of the drive is on the front wheels...until it needs it on the rear wheels. isnt it like a 80/20 with 80% the front wheels during normal driving conditions?

(edit) guess Im wrong about the split per cottonseed thread link..