Rear-wheel bias (X3) and front-wheel bias (RAV4) AWD systems
With both the 2017 Toyota RAV4 and BMW X3 in TFL’s stable this week, Nathan Adlen decided to see for himself the two different approaches to AWD do on TFL’s legendary Gold Mine Hill dirt track.
Here’s how they stack up:
| BMW X3 | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine specs | 240 hp; 2-liter turbo 4 | 176 hp; 2.5-liter 4-cyl. |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Wheel size/Tires | 19-inch/Goodyear Eagle | 18-inch/Toyo Open Country |
| AWD bias | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
To see how these two handle the Rockies, check out Nathan’s test video:
