Sentences with phrase «awd systems»

Unlike mechanical AWD systems that reduce fuel efficiency via added weight and friction, the RX 450h's rear - mounted electric motor - generator allows all four wheels to perform regenerative braking, charging the hybrid battery more effectively.

Acura anticipates the new Sport Hybrid SH - AWD ® will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems.

Most other electronic AWD systems are similar, but HTRAC pushes the proportions to extremes: normal driving will give a 60 percent bias to the rear wheels, but economic highway cruising will send up to 100 percent of the power to the rear, while slippery conditions can move up to 90 percent of the power to the front.

Add some angles from the helicopter up top, and footage of AWD systems churning for traction down low, and you've got icing for that cake.

Hyundai says the Genesis» HTRAC system is active, its sensors able to «anticipate» (rather than react to) wheel slippage and that its default setting is a 40 / 60 - split rear - wheel torque bias, both of which place it in the mainstream of luxury segment AWD systems.

There are now a variety of AWD systems to choose from.

However, it is important to remember that Subaru AWD systems are designed for understeering pragmatism, not oversteering sportiness.

The special AWD systems they employ can actually help to make the car rotate, particularly when the car is being accelerated.

Meantime, some AWD systems are essentially only part - time, driving only the front wheels until traction loss is sensed and torque is automatically directed to the rear wheels (think Honda CR - V).

While it might lack the sophistication of AWD systems in such legendary off - road brands as Jeep and Land Rover, it worked just fine during a day of freezing rain and ice.

Electrified powertrains add another option when it comes to AWD systems, namely the ability to use an electric motor to power a set of wheels with two axles in tandem without any mechanical connection to the other set.

These days, computers are involved in most AWD systems.

Not all AWD systems are created equal, so you'll have to research if you want specific functionality out of the system..

Many awd systems are operated by clutches that are slipping quite a lot.

They are also used in better AWD systems in the center, front, and / or rear differentials.

It's nice that the transfer case can be left in two - wheel drive when the weather allows, which should save some fuel compared with other SUVs with full - time AWD systems.

Those two cars, previously the champs in this regard, use four - wheel drive to mask an inherent weight - distribution problem — and their AWD systems add a tremendous amount of weight.

While most SUVs today are unibody rather than body - on - frame and have full - time AWD systems, a few continue to have traditional 4WD systems, including the Toyota 4Runner.

AWD systems of tomorrow will build on current technologies for better handling and increased control to make vehicles more capable on - and off - road, and only the hardest of hardcore off - roaders will have to worry about putting a knee in the dirt again.

AWD systems are engineered to enhance on - road adhesion and performance for all - weather traction and light backcountry use.

@juhist Yeah, I was referring to AWD systems where there is a mechanical connection between front and rear wheels.

The sensational popularity of SUVs caused many automakers to transition to consumer - friendly unibody construction for the ever - growing collection of crossovers, available in every size and class, and really begin to embrace AWD systems.

I agree, we probably need some model - specific details since there are many variations of AWD systems.

Also AWD systems can not tolerate 100 % duty cycle.

To answer your question about the smaller cars generally having AWD systems.

This almost analogical overall specification extends to the on - demand AWD systems which operate smoothly and efficiently.

All of them have AWD systems.

As it turned out, the weather in the Bay Area while I was driving varied between lovely and rainy, so I had the chance to vindicate the AWD system.

Standard Equipment 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission with sportshift Paddle shifters SH - AWD system 4 - wheel disc brakes MacPhearson strut front suspension Rear multi-link suspension Variable - assist rack - and - pinion steering Vehicle stability assist Electronic brake distribution Tire pressure monitoring system XM satellite radio MP3 / auxiliary input jack USB audio interface Bluetooth connectivity Heated front seats Power tailgate Panoramic glass sunroof 19 - inch alloy wheels Xenon HID headlights Fog lights Heated power door mirrors with turn indicators

Like the Honda, the Escape's AWD system uses a computer - controlled clutch that predicts wheel spin before it happens, so even with all its prodigious power, the Escape won't squeal a tire on dry pavement.

No wheelspin (thanks to an electronic AWD system that preemptively sends power rearward), but also not so much in the way of acceleration.

Additionally, it's coupled to an AWD system that allows for rear - wheel steer, letting it go around corners as well as smoking everything off the line.

The SH - AWD system's biggest asset, its Mitsubishi Evo - like active rear differential, now responds to the throttle with astounding speed, allowing you to magically launch the TL from low - speed corners with ease.

Smooth ride, the AWD system is excellent in the New England winters.

The twin - clutch AWD system abates any potential torque steer, and the handling is firm, with marginal yaw complemented by a smooth, non-crashy, ride, though there's moderate understeer.

The Q50's fast - acting AWD system defaults to 100 percent rear - wheel drive when the road is dry, but it will send as much as 50 percent of available power to the front wheels when its sensor array detects any loss of traction at the rear.

From my very limited time in the street car, I can say, yes, the new SH - AWD system does push you out of the corners nicely.

The new AWD system is quieter and more efficient than the old system because of a smaller aluminum transfer case housing, a finned rear differential underside, and a power takeoff unit using low - viscosity oil.

A heavily massaged version of the Evo IX's AWD system lives under the Evo X's exterior, complete with a tweaked iteration of the IX's electronically managed active center differential.

The AWD system was also cribbed from the system available in the Jaguar F - Type

The S 4Motion shares its AWD system and distinct transmission choices — a six - speed manual or a six - speed dual - clutch automatic — with the Golf Alltrack.

Aside from the dog guard, we appreciate the car's AWD system, durable interior, and reliability.

Yes, I believe that it has twin turbo V6 and SH - AWD system combining petrol engine with 3 electric motors.

On this test I didn't locate any off - road pathways anywhere near challenging enough to push the GC's optional Quadra - Drive II AWD system hard, but I've driven enough Grand Cherokees in the past to know that, especially in 4 × 4 trim, they're all but unstoppable in even the roughest stuff.

The hybrid drives all four wheels, in a preview of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD system expected in the new NSX.

(1) its very heavy (2) horror story interior (3) brittle ride (4) it uses a GKN twister derived AWD system as found in the Evoque (5) its not quick, Automovil put one round the Inta circuit in spain and it was slower than an EVO X MR SST and only marginally quicker than the old GV STI (6) Top Gear give the RS a whirl against the Golf R and A45AMG, the RS was knocked over by both in the «drag race» (7) likewise Car and Driver found that the RS did the 1 / 4mile in 13.4 at 105mph whereas the VA STI did the same 1 / 4mile in 13.4 s at 104mph

For example, the Audi Quattro AWD system appears to direct power to the front wheels directly from the transmission.

Nissan embraces the CVT more so than any other automaker and it works well with the Murano's AWD system.

As on other second - generation Panamera models revealed to date, drive is channeled through a new 8 - speed dual - clutch gearbox and multi-plate clutch AWD system.

It's a credit to the Haldex Gen V AWD system that it can be tuned out of your consciousness.