In profile, the powerful convex curve of the bonnet flows seamlessly through a steeply raked windscreen into a roofline which deliberately peaks towards the rear of the cabin to emphasise the traction available from the vehicle's rear-wheel drive powertrain.

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If your vehicle is rear-wheel drive, backing into your driveway will also make it more difficult for a thief to tow it away.

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The transmissions to be built for both front- and rear-wheel drive are expected to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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