Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the All Wheel Drive Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The global all wheel drive market has seen significant growth lately. The market size is projected to increase from $39.57 billion in 2024 to $42.26 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
The All Wheel Drive Global Market Report 2025 predicts that by 2029, the market size will have grown to $55.54 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the all wheel drive market are:
• Rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles
• Advancements in vehicle connectivity
• Increased urbanization and demand for compact AWD vehicles
• Regulatory emissions standards driving the shift towards autonomous vehicle integration
The all wheel drive market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Automatic All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Manual All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
2) By Component: Differential, Transfer Case, Propeller Shaft, Power Transfer Unit, Final Drive Unit
3) By Application: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
The key trends in the all wheel drive market are:
• The use of dynamic torque vectoring systems in all wheel drive vehicles is a trending development.
• Smart connectivity and over-the-air updates are becoming increasingly popular features.
• Implementing weight reduction technologies is a key focus in this market.
• Collaborations for autonomous vehicle integration are becoming more prevalent.
Major players in the all wheel drive market are:
• Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC
• AVL List GmbH
• Volkswagen AG
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Daimler AG
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors Company
• Honda Motor Company Ltd.
• Tesla Inc.
• Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.
• Kia Corporation
• AB Volvo
• Renault Group
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• Continental AG
• Magna International Inc.
• Subaru Corporation
• Valeo SA
• Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
• Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd.
• Schaeffler AG
• BorgWarner Inc.
• JTEKT Corporation
• Dana Incorporated
• Peugeot S.A.
• NSK Ltd.
• GKN PLC
• American Axle And Manufacturing Inc.
• OC Oerlikon Corporation AG
North America was the largest region in the all-wheel drive market in 2024