What is FWD (front-wheel drive)?
A front-wheel drive (FWD) car sends power to the front wheels only, rather than the rear wheels or all four at the same time.
Related glossary terms
AWD (all-wheel drive)AWD (all-wheel drive) is another term for a vehicle that sends engine or motor power to all four wheelsRWD (rear-wheel drive)RWD (rear-wheel drive) is a car that sends engine power to its rear wheels, rather than to the front wheels (FWD) or all four (4WD/AWD).