Whether you’ve been a car-owner for years or you’re brand new to this exciting step in your life, you may hear terms like “rear-wheel-drive” and “all-wheel-drive” and have no idea what they mean. We understand that some of the mechanical functions that actually drive the car can be confusing to non-gearheads, which is why we’re here to help explain one of the most talked about terms: the drivetrain. Here at Heritage Mazda Catonsville, your Mazda dealership serving Baltimore, MD, we carry a variety of different Mazda sedans and SUVs, with different types of drivetrains to best serve the various types of drivers in the region.
First of all, the drivetrain is the system which delivers power to the moving wheels. This excludes the engine and includes parts like the driveshaft, CV joints, the differential, the axle shafts, and the U-joints. So what exactly does front-wheel-drive refer to? Most passenger cars sold in the United States since the 1970s come standard with front-wheel-drive, and it simply means that all the drivetrain components are housed in the front of the vehicle. If you’re the type of driver who prefers to drive your 2017 Mazda3 from your suburban driveway down the well-paved highway into work in Baltimore every day, a front-wheel-drive system will suit you well.
So does all-wheel-drive refer to? As opposed to front-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive vehicles get power to all four wheels from the engine. While all-wheel-drive isn’t quite as popular as front-wheel-drive, it’s a must if you’re the type of driver who likes to go off-roading, as all-wheel-drive gives your car an extra level of durability and ruggedness. One popular Mazda SUV with all-wheel-drive is the 2017 Mazda CX-9.
To learn more about these drivetrain systems, as well as test drive Mazda cars, head on over to Heritage Mazda Catonsville today.
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