# Why Do Some 4WD Vehicles Have Two Gear Shifts?

> There's a very good reason why some vehicles with four-wheel drive come with two gear shifts. One is for the transmission, which can be either a manual or an automatic, while the other shift lever controls something…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2179213/why-do-4wd-vehicles-have-two-gear-shifts/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a149781dc0d3e1ac84564e4)
- **Published:** 2026-05-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #vehicles #gear #shifts #drive #four #wheel #automatic #called
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