grouch
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I used to run a salvage yard. On an AWD vehicle, it either uses all the wheels or two of them and engages at need. It has a torque splitter, but not a transfer case. If it is 4WD, it has a high/low transfer case. I have 4WD on my 2000 Escalade. It works just like all the other 4X4 vehicles I've had. A little different in some details, but mostly the same. I also have an AWD Mazda CX-5. It has a torque splitter that has electric clutches to engage the rear wheels at need. It does great on ice and small amounts of snow. It will NOT handle deep snow, mud or other off road conditions like my Escalade.