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Hi all.

I posted this in another forum but I'm checking to see what you guys think as well...

I'm trying to determine if AWD is worth having (or not) for my situation. Here in S Florida we get no snow. The streets are flat. No hills, no mountains, no off-roading. We do get a good amount of rain, sometimes torrential rainstorms. Will AWD help in the rain, or is it a waste of money in my case since it's more expensive, heavier, worse gas mileage.

Any thoughts to share? Thanks in advance!

 

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Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments. Not really necessary? -- or completely useless to me here in FL? Tough call.

 

[SoundsGood]

You can get by without it but SH-AWD helps in spirited driving, evasive/emergency maneuvers.

I know this is true in an Acura, but based on this video (below) I'm not sure that it will be the same in a Passport.

 

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You can see the active torque vectoring on the gauge cluster while its working on the passport.

Did you see the video? It demonstrates how it works differently in each brand. Pretty interesting.

 

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FWD Pilot will have a tendency to push into the corner, AWD will have more rotation as the torque vectoring will help bring the rear around. I think this will help out your decision on whether its worth it. I know AWD holds a better value in the north but not sure about FL. Good Luck!

Thanks. And thanks!