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Re:4WD vs. AWD. What's the Difference? by SomeCallMeTim on Saturday August 27, 2016 @02:51PM (#12373624)
>Generally a sign saying you need 4wd in the US really means you need a lot of ground clearance

The Subaru Outback (AWD) has 8.7" of ground clearance. The Ford Explorer ("Intelligent" 4WD) has a ground clearance of 7.8".

If "Intelligent 4WD" means some kind of differential, then it really is just a marketing term at this point, though I learned about the distinction between 4WD and AWD when I bought a Subaru.

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Re:4WD vs. AWD. What's the Difference? by TylerE on Saturday August 27, 2016 @11:00PM (#12375108)
It's about more than just ground clearance. Approach and departure angles matter too. The Outback has long overhangs, especiially the front.
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