These days a 4X4 does not have to be your second car since levels of comfort in most models are now on a par with conventional, even luxurious family station wagons.
Four Wheel Drive History Willys Jeep
Most early motor vehicles had a basic set up with the engine mounted in the front with a gearbox attached to it driving the rear wheels only and this became the normal design of most vehicles for many years. As design progressed engine position and transmission (gearbox) position was experimented with to help with traction and handling. Rear engine and mid-engine vehicles became available as did front and all wheel drive. Four wheel drive vehicles began life early in the twen…