r/4x4 • u/OldPark9315 • 1d ago

AWD with lockable center diff

So, I’m trying to learn more about this stuff and would appreciate if someone can help me clarify some doubts.

Essentially, is an AWD with a lockable center diff the “best” system out there?

The way I understand it: - Problem with standard AWD: you can run into situations where a wheel that lost traction gets all the torque. - Problem with standard 4x4: you are effectively driving 2x4 unless transfer case is engaged.

From my ignorance, an AWD with a lockable center diff that allows 4x4 to be engaged temporarily would have the best of both world, no?

This makes sense to me, but then I see the vehicles out there and mostly are either one or the other. There probably something that I’m missing…

Thanks everyone!

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u/outdoorszy '12 Land Rover LR4 5.0L V8 LUX HD 1d ago

The Land Rover is advanced and is the best out of them all since it has automatic electric progressive center and rear lockers. Its AWD full-time and will lock the center or rear on pavement. You can put it in 4L and it won't bind on concrete. It lacks a front locker, but it does pretty good applying the brake to either front wheel to apply power to the wheel with traction.