True Four-Wheel Drive Hybrids Are Rare
Genuine four-wheel drive — a transfer case with a low range, body-on-frame construction, built for trails and heavy towing — rarely comes paired with a hybrid powertrain, because the two are engineered for different priorities. On our lots the Toyota Sequoia is the one that delivers both: hybrid across its entire lineup, with real four-wheel drive and serious towing capacity. If you want a pickup rather than an SUV, the Toyota Tundra pairs the same i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain with available 4WD — see pickup trucks. Both are large, expensive vehicles built for work most Brooklyn drivers don't do.
What Most Shoppers Actually Want
If you searched for a four wheel drive hybrid SUV because you want traction on snowy New York roads rather than on a mountain trail, what you're looking for is electric all-wheel drive — and it's better at that job. Instead of a driveshaft running the length of the vehicle, a separate electric motor drives the rear wheels, engaging instantly when the fronts lose grip. It's lighter, more efficient, and responds faster than a mechanical system. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe Hybrid, and Kia Sportage and Sorento Hybrid all offer it, several as standard equipment. See all hybrid AWD SUVs.
Which One Is Right for You
Two questions settle it. Do you tow something substantial — a boat, a large trailer — or drive off pavement regularly? Then you want the genuine four-wheel drive and the size that comes with it. Is your concern getting out of a snowed-in parking spot, up an icy garage ramp, and safely up the Thruway in February? Then an electric-AWD hybrid crossover does that job better, costs considerably less to buy and run, and parks in spaces the Sequoia can't. Either way, remember that all-wheel and four-wheel drive help you accelerate, not stop — braking grip comes from your tires.
New, Used, Certified Pre-Owned — and Financing
Browse new vehicles, used vehicles or certified pre-owned SUVs with factory inspections and extended warranty coverage. Related: hybrid cars, AWD SUVs and the best MPG midsize SUVs. Plaza Auto Mall has been family-owned on Nostrand Avenue since 1975, and our finance team works with all credit situations: excellent credit, first-time buyers, past credit challenges and everything in between. Get pre-approved online in minutes, estimate your payment, or get an instant cash offer on your current vehicle. Visit us on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11210, or get directions.
