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As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month after driving on Colorado River Overlook Road in Canyonlands National Park to the r/NationalPark subreddit. The letter notes that this particular road is restricted to 4WD vehicles only, and the Crosstrek is equipped with AWD, not 4WD. It also warns that they may face serious consequences if they’re caught taking an AWD car on a 4WD-only trail again.

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[-] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Just because you don't know the difference doesn't make it splitting hairs.

[-] mihnt@lemmy.ca -3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I know the difference. Subaru has, arguably the best AWD system on the market. That's what I mean. It's obviously dumb AF to say, take an AWD Equinox or some shit up a trail, but Subaru is a lot more capable than GM's AWD system.

[-] DrWeevilJammer@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago

And neither AWD system has a low range gearbox like a 4WD system, which is the point of the NPS rule.

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