rear-wheel drive

noun

: a system that applies engine power to the rear wheels of a vehicle

Examples of rear-wheel drive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Ford Expedition is receiving major updates for the 2027 model year including new colors, a 30th Anniversary Package and available rear-wheel drive on upper trims. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The base Fathom will use a standard-range lithium-iron-phosphate battery and rear-wheel drive. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

All-wheel drive is out; all cars will have to be rear-wheel drive hybrids. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026

The rear-wheel drive option has been discontinued. — James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

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