Identify AWD - HTRAC Emblem

[thebug40]

This may be a really bad question, so please forgive me.

I have noticed that dealers indicate that a car is RWD even though it has an HTRAC emblem on the back. Are the dealers incorrect or are there really instances where an RWD will actually have an HTRAC emblem on the back?
Thanks!

Example: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c24314&newsletterSubscription=4447501&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c25366&zip=68022&sourceContext=requestedNewsletter-ListingOverview-1S1_false_26415692&newSince=1510894800000&sntEmlId=1457689247&linkSectionId=priceChanges&utm_source=dealfinderSubscription&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1-1_BUTTONED_UP_YOU&utm_term=2017-11-17&utm_content=bodyPriceChangesViewDetailsCTA#listing=183267011

 

[Mark_888]

The "Dealer's Description" says AWD, and since it also has the HTRAC emblem it "probably" is just an error in listing the car on Car Gurus. But you should verify that with the seller, because sometimes they use photos from another car and not photos of the one for sale.

A Genesis without AWD should not have an HTRAC emblem (although anyone can buy an emblem in the parts department).

 

[GarnetTy1473]

I ran the VIN # on it, and it is AWD. Most of these type of websites, they can't decode a VIN properly, and that's why it shows up as RWD.

 

[DavidHanLee]

The DH Genesis is a RWD biased AWD as a tidbit of info

 

[Aquineas]

I believe the US HTrac models also have headlight washers?

 

[1FstYota]

Yup it does indeed have headlight washers, but yet no fog lights go figure.

 

[Mark_888]

I believe the US HTrac models also have headlight washers?

Looking at the pics in the OP, I don't see any headlight washers, but maybe they are there and I don't recognize them.

 

[EdP]

Looking at the pics in the OP, I don't see any headlight washers, but maybe they are there and I don't recognize them.

They are there. It is the rectangular thing you see just below the outer light When activated they extend out. My 2015 had them, but the 2018 eliminated them. Not sure of in between models.

 

[thebug40]

Thanks everyone!
GarnetTy1473 - you mentioned 'decoding the vin' is there a chart or specific sequence that identifies a 2015/2016 genesis as AWD, V8, or trim level based on Vin sequence?

DavidHanLee - Thanks for the breakdown, I'm in Nebraska and need any additional traction i can get with our snow and terrible plows.

All - thanks for the tip on the Headlight washer, would never have guessed that this was exclusive to an AWD.

 

[EdP]

All - thanks for the tip on the Headlight washer, would never have guessed that this was exclusive to an AWD.

So is heated steering wheel. No matter the model, I'd pay extra for that as an option as it is one of my favorite features on a cold day. The washer has been eliminated in newer models.

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[1FstYota]

Agree with EdP, the heated steering wheel is nice.

 

[GarnetTy1473]

Thanks everyone!
GarnetTy1473 - you mentioned 'decoding the vin' is there a chart or specific sequence that identifies a 2015/2016 genesis as AWD, V8, or trim level based on Vin sequence?

Nope. The 8th digit will tell you V6 or V8, but there is no digit in the VIN to say if it's AWD or RWD. The trim level digit is the same for all Genesis.

 

[1FstYota]

If the heated steering wheel and healight washers are not enough just look and see if there are axles in the front.