front-wheel drive
noun
: a system that applies engine power to the front wheels of a vehicle
a car with front-wheel drive
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The base model will be front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Power comes from a compact motor attached to the front wheel—that’s right, its front-wheel drive as opposed to bicycles and conventional scooters.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The car is front-wheel drive and has a six-speed manual transmission.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Whatever engine or model is chosen (sedan or hatchback), the K4 comes in front-wheel drive only.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Power comes from a compact motor attached to the front wheel—that’s right, its front-wheel drive as opposed to bicycles and conventional scooters.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The car is front-wheel drive and has a six-speed manual transmission.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Whatever engine or model is chosen (sedan or hatchback), the K4 comes in front-wheel drive only.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for front-wheel drive
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“Front-wheel drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front-wheel%20drive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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