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That's splitting hairs, tbh. Especially in the case of a Subaru. Though I guess it scares off anyone with a shitty AWD system from going on the trails.
Just because you don't know the difference doesn't make it splitting hairs.
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.
And neither AWD system has a low range gearbox like a 4WD system, which is the point of the NPS rule.
Subaru has x-mode for difficult terrain, which is different/low gearing. They also have hill descent. https://www.sportsubaru.com/subaru-x-mode.htm
Why would you want 4wd with wasted energy when you could have symmetrical awd and get all the power to wheels that have traction, skipping those that don't have traction?
I only see awd outperform 4wd when it comes to a subie, but other awd systems from other manufacturers are probably not up to snuff.
Edit: 4wd people are a cult their own too.. awd (subaru's version at least) is superior. Downvote me! I'm spitting facts with sources lol
You keep repeating this but it doesn’t change the fact that this article/change and added signage is meant for people like you
Signage can of course not make sense. I copy and pasted where relevant so others see..nothing wrong with that.
This is getting heated so I'd like to take this chance to say you're both wrong and the best off-road vehicles only have two wheels with a constant lock on one of them at all times. Hope this helps.