Well you can put that down to mis-informed BS.
The JDM VX vehicles all have TOD, we just have the added pleasure to be able to select 2wd only, TOD, and 4wd Low range.
I typically drive in 2wd unless I am in a hurry on a wet road.
TOD comes in handy stopping wheel spin off the lights, and helps pull you around the corners.
I think the only difference is a switch on the TOD selector lever, but I can't find a JDM wiring diagram to prove it.
PK