Are There Any Mitsubishi 4×4 Models?

If you want a vehicle that can handle poor weather and maybe a bit of driving on rough surfaces, you may think you need a 4×4 vehicle to get around. Since Mitsubishi vehicles are built tough and long-lasting, you may wonder if you can get a Mitsubishi 4×4 from O’Brien Mitsubishi of Normal. The answer takes a bit more than a yes or no, however. Here’s why.

Debunking the 4×4 Fallacy

Many believe that to get traction on all four wheels, you need a truck or SUV with four-wheel drive. 4x4s send power to all four wheels, but they aren’t the only vehicles that do this. All-wheel drive (AWD) systems do this, too, with a slight difference in how much power they send to the wheels and how it gets there.

Why You Might Prefer All-Wheel Drive

4×4 systems are great at handling bad conditions and rocky terrain, especially at lower speeds (also known as “crawling”). That’s because they send equal power to all four wheels simultaneously, helping them crawl out of sticky spots. AWD systems send more power to the wheels that need additional traction, making them great on slick roads, especially at higher speeds.

Mitsubishi Models Offering AWD

Mitsubishi has been an innovator in giving its drivers extra traction for decades, starting with its first 4×4 system in 1936. Today, several models are instead fitted with AWD systems for that added traction at higher speeds, where most of us need the extra control. A few models with available AWD include the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Test Drive an AWD Mitsubishi SUV in Normal Today

The best way to see how an AWD Mitsubishi model stacks up to a 4×4 is to visit O’Brien Mitsubishi of Normal and test drive one today. While here, be sure to ask our expert sales staff for more information on why you might prefer an AWD vehicle today.