Matrix awd article

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 10:57 pm

Hi all... for anyone who's interested, here's an article/test drive of the Matrix AWD on Canadian Driver. IF you are not clicking through today (Wed Sept 10) you can find the write up in the 'archives'Have a good one!http://www.canadiandriver.com

Post by **NSimkins** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 12:25 am

Thanks for the post! For those that don't see the article on the front page of CanadianDriver, here is the direct link to the article:http://www.canadiandriver.com/roadtest/03matrix_4wd.htm

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:46 am

Correct me if i'm wrong, but i thought these were ALL wheel drive cars ,not 4WD? Isn't there a difference???

millster · Post by **millster** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:55 am

You're write, it's all just wording here. To my knowledge, Toyotas have always been called 4WD, so I guess they just wanted to stick to convention.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:59 am

I thought I remember someone saying 4WD is full-time, 4 wheel drive, where as AWD is on-demand traction...but whatever, what's in a name, right?

millster · Post by **millster** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 9:02 am

That's how I would think of it, but the Matrix is indeed the same system (unless I'm mistaken) and I've always seen Toyotas called 4WD. You're right, I guess there's nothing in a name sometimes.

philndz · Post by **philndz** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 9:13 am

yes...you are very correct raging....big difference between 4wd and awd....4wd is not very practical on the streets and not economical either...but on the flip side it will generally outperform awd systems on the rough stuff....although some of the really techy awd systems coming out have the advantage of computer control and can be very effective off road...ie. landrovers and mercedes and such.

Hot Vibe · Post by **Hot Vibe** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 9:14 pm

Here is a quote from the article.QUOTE:"The base Matrix 4WD receives air conditioning, a clean air filter and keyless entry as standard equipment."I hope to hell after paying $20000 you get a clean air filter.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 1:37 am

quote:Here is a quote from the article.QUOTE:"The base Matrix 4WD receives air conditioning, a clean air filter and keyless entry as standard equipment."I hope to hell after paying $20000 you get a clean air filter. i'm pretty sure that is refering to the HEPA air filter that cleans the air coming out of the vents. i may be wrong...

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