In the United States there are surprisingly large areas where 4 wheel drive cars can be a real asset in the slippery winter weather conditions that often prevail. In the more Southern parts of the nation a little snow is a big event but for Northerners it is simply a part of daily life for a fair part of the year. The percentage of the year affected by snowfall varies from season to season but in the farther reaches along some parts of the U.S and Canadian border it's actually a good part of every year.
If you live in one of these areas perhaps there is not really a need to convince you of the benefits of having a good all wheel drive system in your car. Perhaps it may be that you are one of the hardy souls who has the skill to traverse whatever winter throws your way in a rear wheel drive sports car. For many people though, especially new transplants to colder climates having a 4 wheel drive car can be a good thing and increase their level of safety while out on the slick winter roads. Obviously having an all wheel drive vehicle does not make you invincible but it does provide an increased level of traction to help get out of tough situations and avoid trouble in the first place particularly when climbing slippery uphill roads or driveways.
Two of the most popular makers of AWD vehicles are Audi and Subaru. They both make superb late model vehicles and Audi is a real pioneer in the all wheel drive traction system space as well as recently pushing out the availability of LED lighting with their new all LED equipped A8 model. The A8 is actually a particularly good model for long winters not only because of its Quattro AWD system but also because it's aluminum intensive construction can help mitigate the development of rust that often ravages cars constantly exposed to winter road salt. Since the A8 has been in production for some time and was essentially all aluminum from the start there are some good values on used models out there if you aren't ready to put down the major cash commitment for one of the new LED equipped models.
Of course the Audi A8 isn't the only show in town nor is it any longer the only aluminum construction vehicle on the market. Other Audi models as well as many Jaguars and BMWs use extensive aluminum for weight savings and rust resistance. When it comes to all wheel drive systems you'll find a proliferation of models both foreign and domestic now feature the traction enhancing equipment in one form or another. Your challenge? Find the perfect model for your needs.
You can find more about the 4 wheel drive cars available from the top automakers including information on their features, horsepower figures and more at: http://4wheeldrivecarsinfo.com/blog.
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