Not exact matches
The GT comes standard with a performance steering setup and turning the
wheel did feel a bit better than in the SXT, but the all -
wheel drive system rarely let its presence be known (an unsurprising consequence of perfectly dry summer roads) and its on - road demeanor was not noticeably
different.
Not only is it larger inside and out, it's lighter, features a
different optional all -
wheel -
drive system and, most important, there's a standard V - 6 engine under the hood that's more efficient.
If you call
different Audi dealers you're likely to get differing answers regarding how much tread depth difference is OK for the all -
wheel -
drive system.
The Ford Focus RS will sit atop the Focus lineup, with considerably more power and performance than the 252 - hp, front -
wheel -
drive Focus ST.. Its advanced all -
wheel -
drive system uses a Dynamic Torque Vectoring function to make for sharp handling, and the car includes four
different drive modes — normal, sport, track, and our favorite, drift mode.
Two engines, three four -
wheel -
drive systems The Grand Cherokee is the first vehicle to use Chrysler's new Pentastar V - 6, an engine that is set to replace a total of seven
different six - cylinders currently used in the company's cars, minivans, and trucks.
Subaru offers three
different all -
wheel -
drive systems on the Legacy, depending on the transmission selected.
Although we usually cover single vehicle reviews here at AutoGuide, this time out, we've taken a slightly
different approach, instead focusing on a
system, in this case Mercedes» fourth generation 4MATIC all -
wheel drive.
In spite of their
different bodywork, each featured a rear - mounted, turbocharged 2.5 - liter Audi I - 5 mated to an all -
wheel -
drive system cribbed from a Lancia Delta Integrale.
The 2002 Audi A4 lineup includes four
different sedan choices, and two for the Avant wagon that are determined by engine size and whether the vehicle has an all -
wheel drive system (the Quattro models).
All -
wheel drive is standard, as is the Terrain Response
System which has settings for
different conditions like snow and sand, Hill Descent Control, push - button start, partial leather seating, power - adjustable front seats, USB media and charging ports in the first row, plus two 2nd - row USB charging ports.
The single transmission also means one all -
wheel -
drive system, rather than three slightly
different arrangements in the previous Outback.
If you're looking for a sporty version of the Fusion that still has some top - end features, the V6 Sport starts with features from the SE with the Luxury package and adds a turbocharged V6 engine (325 hp, 380 lb - ft), all -
wheel drive, a
different grille, 19 - inch
wheels, quad exhaust tips, a rear spoiler, adjustable suspension dampers, leather and simulated suede upholstery, and a nine - speaker audio
system.
Its i - ACTIV all -
wheel drive system calculates 27
different factors to decide where to send rear torque.
The six - cylinder car does without the V8's «speedshift multi-clutch» gearbox, without its special four - link front axle, with a
different steering
system, and without the «drift mode» facilitated by the E 63's clever four -
wheel drive system.
The all -
wheel -
drive system is quick on the uptake and it has a number of
different modes.
Engines are mounted transversely and
drive the front
wheels on the urban versions and all four
wheels on the rugged Trailhawk 4 × 4 versions with two all
wheel drive systems borrowed from the new Cherokee using Jeep's Selec - Terrain
system with a selection of modes for
different terrain.
Four -
wheel drive manufacturers have
different systems such as «High Range 4WD» and «Low Range 4WD».
This
system allows the Asterion two
different driving modes: in hybrid mode it is combining the V10 engine with the three electric motors guaranteeing a permanent four -
wheel drive without being dependent on the battery's state of charge.
The Type R's closest rival, the Ford Focus RS, offers 45 more horsepower and a clever all -
wheel -
drive system, but it seems the Civic Type R will offer a much
different driving experience.
Consisting of
different terrains, the track was carefully carved which churned out the best of the all -
wheel drive system particularly the 10 - foot steep drop.
Aisin AW currently offers two
different two - motor hybrid
drive systems, the HD - 10 for front -
wheel drive and the HR - 10 for rear -
wheel drive.
ZF's standard 8 - speed transmission can be used with
different drive and output models — from a mild hybrid to a full hybrid
system and integrated all -
wheel drive transmissions.
Under the hood lies a twin - turbocharged 5.5 L V8 producing either 550 horsepower and 531 pound - feet of torque on the standard model, and 577 horsepower and 590 pound - feet of torque on the S. All of that power is sent to a seven - speed AMG Speedshift MCT dual - clutch transmission with four
different drive modes (Comfort, Sport, Sport +, and Manual) and to a permanent «performance - oriented» all -
wheel drive system that's biased 33/67 front - to - rear.
The
system never locks the speed of the two
drive wheels together as would a locking differential, but instead allows
different wheel speeds to accommodate the longer distance the outer
wheel must travel when cornering.
Offered with four
different V6 and V8 powertrain options and a heavy - duty four -
wheel drive system that delivers outstanding off - road performance capabilities, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a true standout in the luxury SUV class.
Land Rover's 2018 base - model Range Rover comes with the 3.0 - liter supercharged V6 good for 340 horsepower, 4 -
wheel drive with a low - range transfer case and Land Rover's Terrain Response
system, which has settings for
different terrain including Sand and Snow, and roll - stability control.
Of course 4 -
wheel drive (4x4) is available in addition to 2 -
wheel drive (4x2), with a terrain - select
system to maximize traction on
different surfaces.
This electronically controlled 4 -
wheel drive system can also vary its toque between the front and rear axles; this ensures maximum traction on
different surfaces, whether on - road or off - road.
While the Terrain Response
system will no doubt be plenty of capability for most drivers — every Land Rover does come with full - time all -
wheel drive capable of tackling just about anything — the Terrain Response 2
system might be good for drivers that want a vehicle that's going to help them deal with changing conditions, multiple terrains, and lots of
different surfaces, all in a single trip.
However, the inclusion of the available quattro ® all -
wheel drive system and special fuel - sipping ultra ® technology mean that Schaumburg area drivers do have a couple of
different performances available to them.
The 2005 model offers an electronic stability
system, new rack - and - pinion steering, three
different types of all -
wheel -
drive systems, an all - new front and rear suspension (though the rear axle remains rigid), optional side - curtain air bags and a standard tire - pressure monitoring
system.
It is an active all -
wheel -
drive system that helps to ensure the optimal distribution of
drive power for optimum traction in most road scenarios, whether on long straights, through tight corners, or on surfaces with
different friction coefficients.
Three four -
wheel drive systems are equipped for
different types of land or weather.
It is equipped it with new engines and a
different all -
wheel -
drive system and suspension pieces than the Q5.
4Runner offers two
different 4 -
Wheel Drive systems: SR5 4WD and TRD Off - Road models utilize part - time 4WD with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), while Limited 4WD is equipped with a full - time 4WD
system featuring A-TRAC and Torsen limited - slip center differential with locking feature.
The permanent 4
wheel drive system (4Matic) has a
different torque distribution compared with the normal GLE.
This creates what's known in the industry as a «through - the - road» all -
wheel drive system, with
different power sources for each axle.
Audi's quattro four -
wheel drive system is fitted as standard, while the A7 is available with four
different suspension setups.
The GLA220d, however, gets the same diesel engine in a
different state of tune producing 168bhp and 350Nm sending power to all four sides via 4MATIC all -
wheel drive system.
Few sport utility vehicles in its class are able to combine on - road comfort and all - terrain competence in quite the same way as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is available with not one, but three
different 4 -
wheel drive systems.
The new truck boasts a bigger, quieter cab; aerodynamic styling; four - and six - cylinder engine choices; a strengthened frame; two - and four -
wheel anti-lock braking
systems; two - and four -
wheel -
drive models; and seven
different suspension packages.
The all -
wheel drive system also has five
different driving modes: auto, sport, track, tow and snow.
The Quattro all -
wheel drive system in the R8 works a little
different, it's biased to the rear
wheels but can transfer 100 % of the torque to the front when the road conditions dictate.
All diesel models get full - time four -
wheel drive and an active off - road
system that adjusts the
systems to suit
different terrains, but the Overland, Summit and SRT8 versions get more advanced and capable four -
wheel -
drive systems.
Regardless of engine choice, the 2018 Kia Stinger is set to come with an 8 - speed automatic transmission with five
different drive modes, as well as an all -
wheel drive system.
The 3.6 R's all -
wheel drive system is
different, too.
Even better: the Wrangler Unlimited's domesticity has done nothing to quell its appetite for exploration, as it can be ordered with one of two
different all -
wheel drive systems to complement its rugged suspension
system and terrain - friendly ride height.
The Chevrolet Volt's
drive system is somewhat
different than the typical plug - in hybrid electric vehicle in that its gasoline engine essentially never
drives the
wheels.
The
different driving modes of the Huracán can be selected via a
driving dynamics selector switch in the steering
wheel - from traction - oriented on the road to extreme performance on the race track, with three setups of the dynamics
system: STRADA, SPORT and CORSA.
Power under control Maserati engineers developed the mighty 3.8 - litre Twin Turbo V8 engine to accommodate the Q4 Intelligent All -
Wheel Drive system, providing it with a new crankcase design, specific crankshaft assembly, new oil pump and auxiliary belt and a
different wiring layout.