2022 Ford Maverick XL – Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive in Parksville

The new 2022 Ford Maverick XL comes with front-wheel drive, which means the engine is attached to the front axle. This makes it easier for drivers to control their cars while accelerating and braking. This can be very handy in areas with many hills, as it is harder to lose control of your car.
The lack of traction is also less likely to occur as you do not have all four wheels spinning at different speeds, which happens when your car is rear wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive cars are sportier and better suited for driving fast on curves and winding roads.
The main focus of this car is efficiency in city driving, which is where front-wheel drive excels – it also improves handling. City driving is where electric cars shine over gas and diesel vehicles. Traditional drivetrains are heavy because they have to be able to take on the stress of severe duty cycle usage, and they are usually nose-heavy because all that weight has to sit forward enough to maintain proper front or rear weight distribution. The 2022 Ford Maverick XL’s front-wheel drive keeps the weight on the rear wheels like a tractor-trailer, so handling feels similar to traditional vehicles.
Contact us at Skaha Ford for more details about the front-wheel drive in the 2022 Ford Maverick XL.