How Your Drivetrain Can Change Your Drive

When you visit Casa KIA you’ll find a wide array of KIA cars with unique drivetrains. Many of our customers from El Paso, TX and beyond have questions about their drivetrain options. Being informed about different drivetrain features is critically important, as your drivetrain choices can define the very nature of your vehicle.

If you’ve ever wondered why one vehicle can take on the rough and tumble terrain of off-roading with simple ease, and while another vehicle may struggle to even cover ground in a little bit of dirt, the answer is the drivetrain. While the drivetrain isn’t the only factor that decides whether a vehicle is ready for some rugged adventuring or not, it can play a massive role in what kind of ground you can cover, and how easily you can cover it.

There are a variety of drivetrain types out there, and they fit into four-different categories all-wheel-drive (AWD), front-wheel-drive (FWD), rear-wheel-drive (RWD), and four-wheel-drive (4WD). As you may already suspect, your drivetrain is the system of components and parts that are responsible for transferring power from the transmission to the wheels, propelling the vehicle forward. The components involved in this networked system include the driveshaft, CV joints, the differentials, the axle-shafts, and the U-joints.

Unfortunately, not all drivetrains are created equal. Front-wheel and rear-wheel drivetrains both only provide power to two wheels. While this isn’t a huge deal for vehicles restricted only to the streets, two-wheel drivetrains will struggle on rough terrain or when road conditions are poor. Alternatively, four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive drivetrains provide power to all four wheels, as a result, you can enjoy superior traction and handling.

No matter what drivetrain your car comes with, our KIA parts team at Casa KIA is here to answer any questions you may have about its capabilities. From car buying to our top-notch customer service, we’ll always take that extra step to ensure you leave our dealership satisfied.

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