front-wheel drive

noun

: a system that applies engine power to the front wheels of a vehicle
a car with front-wheel drive

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An eight-speed automatic transmission handles shifting, with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Every 2026 Sienna uses a hybrid powertrain, with Toyota estimating up to 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg with all-wheel drive. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The Cherokee and Forester Hybrid both come standard with all-wheel drive, with no option for front-wheel drive. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Hybrid models are only available with front-wheel drive. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for front-wheel drive

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“Front-wheel drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front-wheel%20drive. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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