Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS a BETTER compact sport SUV than a Mazda CX-5?

[@RaitisRides]

Happy lunch break time everyone! please let me know your honest thoughts in the comment section for the redesigned Equinox! Thanks again for your awesome support!

[@LuisUrbieta]

Viva Chevrolet Equinox! Even though this isn't a comparison to a Genesis or Mercedes-benz I still love it!

[@stevengill9442]

It would be interesting to have a side by side comparison with the Mazda CX5 pretty cool Equinox 😎

[@dwaynejeffery3115]

Another Great Video ! I always frown on GM for there petty cost cuttings. GM did not shock me with this one either, Raise the price cut options , GM's go to scam. ( No Passive entry on the rear doors , no dump handles in the inner luggage compartment to release seats . ) Carry over to the dismal power, and towing is useless. I love the design and the interior looks great . But the sad cost cutting GM does everywhere makes me wonder what they cost cut under the facade.

[@jl75750]

I luv this rs awd trim. Chevy has hit a home-run with the new redesigned 2025 Equinox. But no Sport drive mode??? Daaah! Come-on Chevy!! RS = Rally Sport!!

[@dwaynejeffery3115]

@@jl75750 And no sound system anymore. They have dropped Bose . Basic bargain basement speakers . Booo Chevy

[@creepingbert]

I really like what they did with the Equinox. Chevy is really killing it with style, and value for money, imo.

[@davidp2888]

Raiti's Rides with my morning coffee. This is how you start a day off right!

[@RaitisRides]

It’s great to have you here David!

[@seabicuit7247]

I am looking into getting a suv and the updated equinox really hits a lot of my likes when it comes to looks and general design. If only it had a more powerful engine, I’d probably buy one.

[@annetteguevara-hutton1555]

Wanted to thank you for making my search for our next vehicle easier. Yesterday, we came home with the 2025 Chevy Equinox RS, in red.

[@davealmer3803]

Nice job Joe Chevy did a good job on the redesign just wish the RS meant something in terms of HP instead of appearance package.

[@walterfredrickson3887]

We have had 3 Equinox’s. All have been reliable. Good value for the money….

[@bigrr64]

Well it's a lot better than the last one. Definitely looks a lot better in my opinion.

[@V8EngineSound]

I'm a Japanese fan of your channel. Thank you so much for your great videos as always. I'm so pleased that this car has no fake vents on the front bumper and has lights. It's also nice that there is dual climate control. And I was so surprised that a compact SUV has heated seats. In regards to this car, I'm more attracted to the comfort features such as dual climate control and heated seats than the design, but I'm impressed with the front bumper.

[@WilliamLee-eq5fx]

They have come a long way. GM or Chevy has improved a lot. When you compared to the Toyota design, Toyota really need to come with a better design. The Toyota front and rear bumper cover with black rubber plastic. This look like, they just wanted to get done simple and cheaper but then the price of an LE, XLE, LTD does not come cheap.

[@V8EngineSound]

@@WilliamLee-eq5fx Thanks for the info.

[@carlosmcmahon623]

​@@WilliamLee-eq5fx I agree there are too many Toyotas breaking down and Toyota vehicles are plain and lack the functionality that GM is putting in their vehicles. Have a great day.

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Build quality and styling have improved so much over the years. But the naturally aspirated V6 in my Camaro gets 22 mpgs in town and 31 on the hwy. They need to improve on the engine in the Equinox. Then they could whip the competition.

[@brokeboy87]

For a non-hybrid, it's pretty average. Slightly better with the CVT in lower trims.

[@z352kdaf8324]

They'll move you to the Blazer line.

[@dominicroppa6740]

When the day finally comes that I buy a new car, I'm definitely going to reference your videos to make my final decision. Thanks for another great video, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful of you to say! I really appreciate that!

[@ericritter46]

To the column shifter!! Love to see it.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Nice 2025 updates. My daughter bought a 2014 Equinox....great vehicle. The new Equinox should sell very well. Thanks Joe.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Chevy has really done a 360 on the new Equinox! It's no longer a boring frumpy appliance. Im glad they are shredding that rental car look throughout their whole lineup. I just wish it had more power or made the RS trim with more power to compete with their rivals. Hopefully, add a hybrid option next model year. Pricing seems "affordable" compared to their rivals. Overall, job well done, GM! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JulezWinnfield]

Doesn't "doing a 360°" mean ending up back where you started? That would mean this Equinox looks exactly like the previous model.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@JulezWinnfield I never said that. Doing a 360 means to turn things around for the better. I said it looks way better than the previous model.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@JulezWinnfield I said it's no longer a frumpy boring rental car. Meaning the last generation was.

[@JulezWinnfield]

@@jraheemjefcoat429 Grab yourself a slide rule and protractor. Moving 360° means your starting and end points are at the same location. Moving 180° means you've traveled in an opposite direction from where you started. An entirely new car design would be the exact opposite of the previous design.

[@Scrappydoo6628]

These have come a long way since 2005. We had a 2005 and it spent it's first 3 months at the dealer for repairs.

[@jenan9016]

The cabin layout is really one of the BEST for sure. It has everything anyone ever needs. I believe the only thing differentiates it from higher class vehicles is the interior material used. Otherwise this looks like a go ahead and buy.

[@saxpapimusic]

Just got the 25 RS Equinox all black and i love it. The front end sold me and interior sold me. Just no cig lighter plug which is cool and no garage door opener which sucks.

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats on your Equinox.

[@MrTatouA]

Great video. I need to know if anyone has been experiencing any weird smells coming through the vents on their brand new 2025 equinox? my wife purchased a brand new equinox 2025 about 3 months ago and every now and then for a brief few seconds, she would smell a fume like smell (best description we have so far) and then it goes away and its back to regular car smell. This only happens when the AC is on recirculating, temp medium and fan speed on medium. We brought it to the GM dealership and they replaced the cooling fan (mind u this is a brand new vehicle) which reduced the smell drastically but there are still faint smell every now and then. We don't know what we are inhaling and despite our efforts, the dealership still doesn't know what is causing the smell since they can't seem to replicate it so we are documenting everything to give them, since it is still under warranty. If anyone out there has just bought a chevy equinox LT 2025, please let me know if you have the same issue and what was the culprit and the fix please. This is driving us crazy. I know if this was a BMW and we were having these issues they would have probably done more for us.

[@joevillarreal192]

Always pickin up the best life advice from this channel 😆🍻

[@caliconnected_]

Thanks to Joe, I know the MSRP of every car I see when I’m driving around 😂😂

[@stevenangelo737]

Hey Joe and Lori, great review of the new 2025 ICE Equinox RS. This Chevy fan boy is a proud owner of a 2019 Equinox which i love but this one is much better in every way. Inside and out you have agree its beautiful.! My only zonk is why only one powertrain? Why not offer the 2.0 liter as an option and the one in China offers a PHEV powertrain. That's a headscratcher!

[@bud2935]

Nice review! I had to rent the old Equinox, and liked it. I know I will like this one and it looks Awesome!😊

[@willy_g27]

Just bought the RS. Joe is pretty much on point with his review. Although 8 VHS tapes is pushing it in the console.

[@andresm3390]

8 can’t fit? What am I supposed to do with my home videos of my ex girlfriend when went driving across America 😢

[@AlanHenryDeBoerSr]

Chevy did it right, IMO. My girlfriend drives a '24 RS and I just leased a '25 RS. The new one rides and handles a little better, and to both of us, looks better. I have the light blue color.

[@feliciawoods3514]

I am afraid it is underpowered. What is your opinion on the power of the 25' RS? Thanks

[@bryy2053]

I ordered a shelter green ranger raptor on may 28th. I know there was a worker strike at the plant earlier this year, and Ford announced about a month ago that the 24 model year was being ended early because of global parts shortage. I finally got my build date for the week of Sept 30, while i expected to get it this month. Production seems to be an issue for some manufacturers too for various reasons. Its a long wait, but Im paying MSRP so its worth it to me. I refused to pay markups so I finally found a dealer that worked with me. Even at markup they fly right off the lot. I saw one at a local dealership for $10k over not even last a week recently. Pretty crazy.

[@JP1970]

Great video--I need to test drive one for sure. Thanks buddy!

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Huge upgrade over the 24 model. Wish they offered a hybrid model.

[@z352kdaf8324]

I am impressed by the RS. Finally - the smoothest rolling equinox! Way better on the bumps than previous versions. Actually it is smoother/quieter than my 2014 Impala LTZ. But I can't give up the V6 in that yet.

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@WilliamLee-eq5fx]

Hi Joe, the 1.5 L Turbo is enough kill a Toyota RAV4 from a standstill to acceleration. I have a 2024 Equinox FWD and it has no problem on the uphill. I compared also to a RAV4 when an Uber picked me up, the road noise was terrible.

[@EricMalette]

Yeah maybe a basic model Rav lol

[@MarC-ot5gl]

I really love this new Equinox however, something I have seen and can't "un-see" it is that the wheel well gap is not symmetric! The gap from the top of the tire to the sheet metal is far great the gap from the side of the tire to the fender flare. Hard to describe but if you go at a dealership and see one parked, look at it from the side and you will understand what I mean

[@mwinner101]

Much improved over the previous version. This will be a big seller.

[@RaitisRides]

I am think it will be especially for the price!

[@ace-c7j]

How do you get the fog lights to come ON, while leaving the headlights OFF? Thanks!

[@paulwatson4574]

Great content,excellent value for money i would buy this over the rav4 but its a tough sell over the Mazda

[@jaykaplan]

Definitely improvement over past model years. I’m not convinced it’s better than a Mazda CX 5. But I can see the Chevy bringing value with the RS trim.

[@baham9217]

Hi, Joe! I like the look of the new Equinox inside and out. I love what GM is doing with the dash and infotainment monitor. Question: does the Activ trim give you a Sport Mode? They should have "Sport Mode" in every trim, IMO. Thanks!

[@Brian91z]

I have a 2020 equinox, thinking about getting this 2025 model. Definitely will get the all-wheel drive model.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Yes of course Joe & I would love to buy this.

[@carlosmcmahon623]

Yes, the (all-new "Equinox") is much nicer than the Mazda CX-5. In fact, the Equinox is best in class, hands down. Joe, nice job on your review. I bet you loved riding in nice bespoke Equinox.

[@javy.airlines]

That’s A Very Nice Chevy Equinox😉👍🏻👌🏻🚙💨!!!

[@dswaggs92]

Great looking car. I really like the interior. Most of the newer Chevy's are very stylish. Def. not better than my Mazda CX5 turbo w/256 HP. Pretty much all of today's cars are over priced. The safety stuff that they are including in these cars is driving the price tags up too high, especially since a lot of people I know turn most of it off. It is a shame that even the entry level models are still priced higher than what most people can afford. The cheapest AWD version of this car is $32k, drop the AWD and you save $2k but are penalized with a crappy CVT. I would never pay $30k for this car with a CVT. The cheapest Mazda CX5 comes standard with AWD and a standard transmission & more HP and is $28,570.00 so there's your answer. AWD Equinox for $32 or AWD Mazda for $28.5 (the Mazda price is 2024 so it may go up a bit for the new 2025 model)

[@davidlane9609]

Mazda engines are not that reliable. There is actually a class action for faulty 2.5 engines specifically the turbocharged one.

[@dswaggs92]

@@davidlane9609 Yeah but that's older models. April 27, 2024 - A Mazda class action lawsuit alleges SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine problems can cost customers thousands of dollars which Mazda refuses to cover. The Mazda SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine problems allegedly exist in 2019-2020 Mazda CX-5, 2016-2020 Mazda CX-9 and 2018-2020 Mazda6 vehicles.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

This Equinox is an improvement from past years but for the money the Mazda CX5 has a more luxury look and feel especially in the interior. A real ZONK is that the Equinox EV has Super Cruise available but these ICE models do not !

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very true on the zonk.

[@kenduhr9773]

trying to decide between the trailblazer rs and the equinox rs ? any seggestions

[@wesvasher]

Finally StarCrunch connoisseurs are finally getting some love from the Chevy designers.

[@slats66]

GM has really stepped up their game in the past few years.

[@slumy8195]

all their missing is having engines and transmissions that dont pop pre 200k miles. If that changes they would be a top manufacturer in america for quite some time

[@slats66]

@@slumy8195 ha ha. I remember having an 86 Pontiac 6000LE with 450,000km’s on it in the early 90’s. I sold it to my sister who drove it for another 2 years, then she sold it again. It might have exceeded 500,000. It simply wouldn’t die. lol

[@dalegiancaspro6863]

Always appreciate your reviews. I know seat comfort is subjective, but I wish you would expand on driver seat comfort. Is it power, manual, and most importantly, does it have adjustable lumbar support?

[@susan9553]

Just I just test drove one. Yes power, 8 way adjustable, yes two way lumbar. Wider and so much more comfy than my 2014.

[@TheAutomotiveReview]

The Major Disappointment on this new Equinox is that the GM has not replaced the 1.5 Turbo with the 2.0 Turbo found in the Cadillac XT4. Not a Fan of the Shark Fin and Blacked Out Editions, give me more chrome and polished Aluminum Wheels. GM needs to replace polished piano black trim and add Maple Tan interior color to all trims. The Key Fob needs to be rectangular in shape, no need to waste money on a special Key Fob shape. People want money spent on interior materials, technology, and warranties! My Question is the 2025 Equinox interior as large or larger than the 2015 model? Great Review!

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you sharing your extensive commentary.

[@jmn3]

That engine is likely a dog but also who is getting an Equinox to go crazy? I think the design looks amazing and is the best iteration of this that GM has put out. It reminds me a LOT of the second generation Acadia

[@RaitisRides]

Very good point!

[@tomdrummy4984]

I think I would go Mazda……..but I love the look of the Equinox EV.

[@kelvinburton3454]

I like your reviews. How is the sound system. I noticed on Chevy's website that it did not offer a premium Bose system. Do the rear seats recline?

[@RaitisRides]

Rear sets don't recline and the sound system is actually pretty good for standard

[@kelvinburton3454]

GMC Terrain also looks good but, the info center looks like it was just snaped on above the console.

[@awhytchannel]

That screen is a fingerprint magnet. There's screen wipes in Raiti store right. It's a nice looking ride though.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow that is a great idea!

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Dominickl for always tuning in!

[@TheArizonaBird]

Love the food choices examples you throw in there 🤣

[@vinsynwolf]

I been waiting on this review, thank you

[@susanschoen8757]

Love my new Equinox!

[@davonne225]

Like the color and the interior is nice.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Amazing review Joe.

[@Averyfarish]

9:50 - 9:55 You Literally just threw so much shade 😂😂 ." I never liked the equinox since 2005 , since they been making them "

[@RaitisRides]

It was true!

[@kervensferdinand669]

Joe my biggest surprise is that Gm doesn’t bring super cruise on their compact suv like this Equinox and the GMC Terrain 2025.

[@kervensferdinand669]

But other than that Joe I love the new Equinox and the new Terrain.

[@dustinryan1336]

Love the styling, hate the silly cost cutting measures. Are mirror integrated turn signals really that costly to implement?

[@sabrinas.highheels]

Have a ‘13 AWD 3.6L Equinox for the wife. 301hp. NA V6. AWD RS trim….1.5L blown 4pot 175hp sewing machine motor? Good lord- can you imagine merging on the highway with this thing all loaded up with mom, dad and the kids and all the family’s crap in the back? What a shame - this RS is arguably better looking than the new Blazer.

[@koracarter]

Ok crazy question. I have a 2022 Equinox and HATE the cup holders because they are so small. Does anyone know if the 2025 has bigger ones?

[@mystictk4149]

Both are great.

[@omarcortes5754]

For city driving seems to be pretty good.

[@zacharyrice2936]

Hey Joe, can’t remember if you mentioned it or not but does the 2025 Equinox come with a spare tire? I’ve noticed a lot of newer cars have just an air compressor instead of a spare.

[@susan9553]

Yes it does.

[@KLCOMBS13]

Some things you put in the front, you should also put in the back. What is the point of having heated seats in the back but not the ventilated option?

[@LlyleHunter]

I wish that all models had the eight speed transmission.

[@johncorman8715]

It appears to have no spare tire but no actual mention of it. Important to a lot of buyers. Since you are teasing the video as a comparison w/ Mazda CX5 and you have driven both, perhaps give us your opinion. Thanks Joe.

[@lanajaroszewski1315]

Spare tire is Under the extra hidden storage area.

[@alahiri22]

Good in Minnesota, but the tiny engine will melt in Texas or Arizona desert heat... Why not put the 3.6L V6 in this? A $40K car needs a real engine.

[@guillevit]

The cvt on the fwd model and the powertrain in general is a huge Zunk 👎🏼 very nice design though 👍🏼

[@RaitisRides]

Get AWD and you will be golden.

[@carlwest2752]

Another great review? I'm still waiting with baited breath for the Ioniq 5 N review. Need to borrow mine lol?

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

Lets go Joe! Too bad lower case gm saddles their main stream volume selling crossover with only ONE available engine when there should have been at least two.

[@RaitisRides]

I wish it had an all new power plant

[@kugelschreiber5678]

The 1.5L inline 4 is absolute hot garbage. That engine is going to be STRESSED. A tiny engine in an SUV should never, EVER be an option. 2.0T at the LEAST.

[@1lovesgreatness]

Chevy is doing it up admirably. I'd get one in blue with all wheel drive and snow tires.

[@Sunjib12345]

When You Will Be Reviewing The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz And Tucson

[@RaitisRides]

Hopefully in the next week or so.

[@AutoEnthusiastJC]

8:37 1.5 turbo can’t get better fuel economy than the CX-5 2.5 4 cylinder? Disappointing.

[@injaehwang5776]

The reason why GM equip 1.5 for this and 1.2 or 1.3 is to meet the law inhibiting CO2 exhaustion Since they sell a lot V8 products. The line up from Mazda is free from the law since they don't have any giant trucks.

[@jackmemphis777]

1.5T and 1.6T engines are very similar to 2.5 NA in terms of power and torque so its not surprising that the fuel economy will be similar

[@alanklaus7774]

Pleasantly surprised at that price point the nice interior. Seems pretty competitive for the category. Wish they called it something without sport in the name since there isn't any in the car. I would take it over the Mazda.

[@4EverK3LZ]

Hey back in 05, I took my road test in an Equinox🤣

[@fjg109g6]

Hey, Joe (sorry, Jimi)…I like the overall styling, but I have to zonk that…peninsula?? behind the rear passenger window…I like the GMC Acadia instead…

[@pfwww12]

These comments🤦🏾‍♂️ I know 175 Horsepower isn't much but it does have over 200 lbft torque which helps greatly for the size of the Equinox.

[@mkadair]

A major upgrade for the Equinox!

[@RaitisRides]

You can say that again!

[@Nafpaktos-Florida]

When you hear the word Eco when speaking about an engine, you know it’s going to be a complete failure like every ford eco-boost and every other Eco engine they all fail you cannot Eco a 1.5 and then throw turbo and then have all the plastic parts specially from an American brand…enjoy another failure too bad this car looks beautiful but it should have 225 hp and be naturally aspirated with a 2.5 L engine

[@copytan2395]

Thanks engineer that’s never been one.

[@Nafpaktos-Florida]

@@copytan2395 I can tell you’re a liberal leftist with a brain that believes whatever JD Power says is true or Consumer Reports

[@mbukukanyau]

All good thoughts, it should have a V8, because, 'America'.. however the nutjobs at the EPA means there is no v8

[@copytan2395]

@@mbukukanyau *liberals

[@Nafpaktos-Florida]

@@mbukukanyau Trump 2024!! Trump rolled back the EPA standards in 2016 and then the gay democrats made it stricter!!!

[@hansgruber650]

Spare tire under there?

[@paulb1383]

Man - looks pretty good!!! 👏

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Paul!

[@Basic81]

Does it have a disble button for the auto stop?

[@susan9553]

Yes it does.

[@Basic81]

Thank you because I don't see it in the video or photos. It doesn't specify in the description either.

[@Boostedbeard]

"Juicy lucy's" "slide right in" *changes audio back to headset instead of TV

[@TrazimDollare1982]

Joe, Mazda is way better in terms of quality and reliability. I like the Color of that Mr gonna need a new Transmission soon Chevrolet. Great Review as always. Go Ford 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for giving it to me straight

[@TrazimDollare1982]

@@RaitisRides Keep up the great work Joe….easily the best Car Reviewer on YT 👍

[@harrycolonicjr.2397]

Mazda sucks

[@journeyshifting8225]

Will there be a review for 2025 Nissan Murano or when will it be released

[@leonblack751]

Mazda cx5 son this thing.

[@U_Wanna_Clap]

The answer is no. Mazda is better. No Lie Joe I went back to that Subaru Outback wilderness video. I just picked one up today. I blame you Joe. Idk how you do it but Damn I could use a Twinkie.

[@RaitisRides]

I would have to agree with you! I LOVE the Subaru Outback Wilderness

[@DavidVoorhie]

I just wonder about durability. I'm on my second Toyota hybrid and thru 165K miles neither has ever seen the inside of any service dept. 41.5 mpg average. This Equinox is quite a looker.

[@PatrickC139]

Pretty good ICE vehicle i think that alot of people should consider. For me personally im eyeballing the upcoming 2025 hybrid Tuscon. But if i were to get a gas model ,i would put this on my list to check out.

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool Patrick! I will be bringing it to you so make sure you stay tuned!

[@PatrickC139]

@@RaitisRides thanks Joe! I'm looking forward to that one.

[@steve-s6o4b]

Hi Joe. The wooden spoon. I’m not Italian, but seems my mom used it when my brother and I did anything bad.

[@user-wx3ey3cd3d]

I’m about to close on a deal for that, was just waiting for this video to see if it’s worth.

[@roanefollis818]

You’re misleading when you say 8 way power passenger seats on RS. It’s an option in convenience package lll. Sunroof is also an option. You made it sound like it was just part of RS model.

[@RaitisRides]

That was never my intention Thanks for mentioning that!

[@dennisgenovese227]

CHEVY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are loving this one Dennis!

[@mikeharris7261]

It may not be better but it looks better

[@RaitisRides]

100% better for sure Mike!

[@c2meyo]

im prepare to buy that one

[@RCtennis3811]

I don’t think having an AWD button is logical in this car. Why not just do a more sophisticated automatic AWD system like more expensive GM vehicles use? Just think about how many people who drive an AWD version of this will forget to push that button when the weather is bad (I mean, we already see how many people don’t know to turn on their lights at night thinking they’ll automatically turn on anyhow).

[@alengreen589]

it´s really not bad.

[@davidlane9609]

It’s almost like Chevrolet isn’t serious about selling their cars. Why are they priced on par with Toyota and Honda? If they offered it for $23-25k, it would instantly become the top choice for any middle-class family seeking a spacious vehicle. What are they even teaching in marketing these days?

[@darrenroslonsko5633]

Cx5 all the way!

[@johntaylor8271]

So they force you to buy an all-wheel drive, which is not a necessary feature for most people, to get a good transmission, and for the budget front wheel drive model, which is all that’s needed, they force you to take the bad CVT transmission. Don’t tell me that the auto companies are now playing games with the mechanical parts to force you to move up and buy the unnecessary more expensive models. This fact alone, is why the CX5 is a much better vehicle and why I will pass on the Equinox. Whomever was responsible for this marketing blunder, was probably involved in the decision to jump from gas to EV when the obvious choice would have been to introduce the PHEV first until EV technologies improved and people embraced the concept of giving up their gas vehicles. My advice is to stay away from CVT transmissions. If you’ve got money to burn on the all-wheel drive Equinox, do it. However, all you will ever need in most parts of the US for an on-road vehicle is front wheel drive; yes, even in snow. And for the front wheel drive vs the all-wheel drive debate…lay a pencil on the table and push the pencil forward (length wise) via its eraser and watch what the point of the pencil does. Now pull the pencil by its lead point and watch what the eraser does. Hence, steering is required to keep the vehicle straight on a rear wheel drive resulting in more friction as opposed to the more efficient and effective front wheel drive. Don’t fall for the all wheel drive hype unless you want an all terrain vehicle or live where snow falls the majorly of the year. Mechanical engineer for four decades.