Question: are 4wd and 4x4 the same thing?
Answer: Four-Wheel Drive (4WD, 4x4) Four-wheel drive, often designated 4WD or 4x4, has the same goal as AWD – to power all four of a vehicle's wheels. ... When the 4WD or 4x4 system is engaged, all four wheels are powered. When disengaged, the vehicle runs in two-wheel drive, typically rear-wheel drive.