[Sterling]

I purchased the Palisade with AWD and live in Alabama, west of Atlanta. I have noticed that the vehicle feels more sure footed when driving a bit more aggressively. I own a 4 wheel drive truck, a rear wheel drive car and a front wheel drive minivan. I am glad I spent the extra dollars to get the AWD. I purchase the Palisade last July so I have driven it in a variety of situations.

 

[Sterling]

I have a similar issue here in Alabama except it the rain. I park the Palisade down a grade to a covered area and the rain makes getting back up the hill (unpaved hard dirt, this is rural Alabama) to the house a bit of a challenge.
I also park my 4 wheel drive truck down their as well and use the 4 wheel function after it rains to climb the hill. I have experienced no difficulty getting the Palisade up that hill no matter the condition of the terrain. I am reminded of something I learned many years ago and worth sharing in this conversation. I never heard of anyone saying they regretted buying a 4 wheel or AWD vehicle when the option presented itself. I have heard of a number of people bemoaning the fact that they did not. You don't need the upgraded drive system until you do and then you don't care what is initially cost was. I am just saying.

 

[Sterling]

I have driven the AWD Palisade, at times, aggressively and I have never experienced torque steer. I also own a front wheel drive minivan and have experienced torque steer on occasion.