Why does it cost so much more for the 4 WD version

animad36, Jun 27, 4:42pm
Can someone please tell me just why a 4 WD ute costs so much more than a 2 WD option?
jmma, Jun 27, 4:44pm
More mechanical and electric stuff to make 4WD is my guess, oh and different suspension, maybe some other things as well (o:
robbos1, Jun 27, 4:54pm
Gearbox, transfer case, steering, suspension.
tweake, Jun 27, 5:09pm
add driveshafts, diffs (sometimes stronger diffs) cv's axles etc, sometimes chassi and body parts.
some have different engines, usually the 4wd gets the bigger engine.
msigg, Jun 27, 6:13pm
More useful and popular, as well as what was said above , extra components.
gmphil, Jun 27, 6:13pm
wind up surly ?
mephismeltdown, Jun 27, 6:16pm
#1 you need 6wd.
woodypc, Jun 27, 7:31pm
I have never understood this in most cars used for "normal" driving.
kazbanz, Jun 28, 8:20am
When it comes to second hand vehicles its simply a matter of supply and demand. There is a lot more demand than sellers can supply.
It really is that simple.
kazbanz, Jun 28, 8:22am
With "normal" vehicles theres little or no $$$ advantage a vehicle being 2 or 4 wheel drive.
The advantage of awd will be odvious to anyone driving in snowy regions now
With utes and "trucks" different story.
lalabanana, Apr 19, 8:02pm
Because it's a 4wd. it's pretty simple really.

It's got a totally extra function that a 2wd doesn't have