front-wheel drive

noun

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

Examples of front-wheel drive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The base Touring trim and Pacifica PHEV are only offered with front-wheel drive. Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2024 All-wheel drive is available on Touring L, Limited and Pinnacle models, while front-wheel drive is standard. Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2024 Standard also is an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. James Raia, The Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2024 The front-wheel drive Camry develops 225 horsepower. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024 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 30 Sep. 2024.

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