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both cars had it disabled (ty for watching the video in 2024, have a good winter!)

yes, exact same tracks, the AWD starts just from the point where FWD almost got stuck

its fully automatic, it turns on at low speed or if the vehicle detected low traction

@@Ivan-qj6dsjust put in drive?

I guess if you are ready to put chains, then go for FWD. This AWD stuff only gives you a little bit of push so you are more comfortable in snowy city, besides there is no offroad benefit.

Awd does help a lot but it’s no guarantee you won’t get stuck with awd your basically doubling your surface area for power distribution which can only increase traction

Второй (4WD) стартует колея в колею, где остановился первый (2WD). 2WD как будто зарывается, хоть и едет вперед. 4WD за счет задней оси выталкивается и спокойно едет без пробуксовки. Вот и вся разница, которую дает этот маленький электромотор на заднюю ось.

Вовсе нет. Там, где 2wd тупо встанет, 4wd спокойно проедет. Хотя конечно этот мотор скорее как помощь одного или двух толкающих сзади людей, но зимой по сугробам самое оно.

Similar, top tier nokian on both prii, studded on 4wd, studless on 2wd (should be better on snow).

In this test both cars were on very similar high-end winter tires, hakkapelitta R3 for 2wd (studless) and hakkapelitta 9 for 4wd (studded). So in theory 2wd should do better in deep snow, as the studless tires have more grip (there were no ice beneath the snow). But, as you can see, 2wd got stuck, while 4wd made it. So yes, the rear motor will help you get out of a snowdrift, which are common in our region.

Sure it does. But i guess i managed to show a least one situation when this tiny AWD-e would make a difference. Im not advertising toyota, in fact i think its a shame that toyota didnt release any real world test of its "brilliant" AWD system. But here it is, enjoy, and be safe, especially at winter)

Well yeah. Snow tires are still better than awd. Awd with snow tires is beast mode though

​@@TaylorPhaseI've read that the efficacy of a 2wd is 70% and that of a 4wd is 90% (with snow tires). I am going to live close to Switzerland so I was wondering if my 2013 Avensis will do the job or if I should buy a Rav4 🤔

@@LM-xg1ty im probably going to get the new awd prius because its better in snow with snow tires, but also with eco tires itll help in the rain and steep dirt roads in the back country during the summer

Такой же примерно, может буквально на 5% больше)

@@Ivan-qj6ds ну а по факту цифры какие?)

@@25455445972 4-6, в зависимости от стиля езды, длины поездки, времени года итд

Зимой 4-6, летом 3.5-5. Первый гибрид 55 кузов, супер машина)) пол года езжу не нарадуюсь)) до этого была машина с 2уз, расход от 15л))

@@CargoLarga Приветсвую А батарея литий? Или на полноприводных только исключительно никель какая то там ..? И как в морозы батарея, не не так, какая лучше батарея, по ресурсу и в морозы

Did you not watch the video

it gives you a tiny little bit of extra push, just enough to not get stuck in snow

@@Ivan-qj6ds is not worth it. Run winter tires that's all you need. For years I ran front wheel drive cars on good tires never been stuck. Prius is only awd up 15 mph is pointless

@@ef2fodo i'm not advertising AWD Prius. I just showed the situation when tires are not enough. The FWD car on the video was equipped with new Nokian hakkapeliitta R3 (top tier studless tyres) while AWD-e with new Nokian hakkapeliitta 9 (top tier studded, generally worse grip on snow). I agree, on a daily basis the difference is negligible. My experiment was designed to show this tiny difference. The answer is that AWD-e has less chance to get stuck in snow and snowdrifts, which are quite common on parking lots in our area.

@@Ivan-qj6ds I am not saying your promoting it. What I am saying the car is not really awd is a electric dif that works under 15mph that's it. I have had awd, 4wd & fwd care I live in northeast CT state. Never had a problem with getting stuck. Like if you drive to a un plow lot or street that's different & awd can still get stuck. My point is the price difference the car is not worth it at all.

Yes, but ppl were debating whether the 7hp rear motor did anything enough for winter conditions

Hahahaha

@@SungHyunKim1 I debate if higher snow depth, how good IS AWD? 🤔

It actually only has more "traction" on startup, so it can get you out of some situations. It will not prevent your car from sliding, that's where good tires come into play

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the e-four was an awd prius model was released in 2016 that was never sold in america

@@sai-tc7wv They did eventually bring it to the US however and you can get it now. It was introduced to the US market in 2019 and is still available in the LE and XLE trims.

@@manenkoff ik about the prius e-awd, i thought it used a different awd system

They only awd up to 15 mph I don't see the point.

I wouldn't need awd past 15. I'd only need it to get going. From a stop, getting going and getting traction in snow/ice is a problem at times. Especially when you add on hills, pot holes or such.

agree, check out another video! As far as i understand, the rear motor gives a little bit of extra push, just to prevent digging into such snow as fwd does.

Обязательно постараюсь за зиму сделать. В ближайших планах поставить два приуса нос к носу, один 4wd, другой 2wd.

​@@Ivan-qj6dsхорошо когда планы остаются планами 😂

@@wins777794 ну вообще то поставил

Нет Это не обратная съёмка Капли дождя лезут вверх из-за скорости +лобовое стекло установлено под углом