Not exact matches
When in 4WD Auto mode, the system uses vehicle sensors to adjust and
redirect torque between front and rear axles based on real - time
driving conditions, providing the vehicle with responsive tractive performance.
It instantly anticipates wheel slip and
redirects torque accordingly, which is ideal for off - roading or when
driving in inclement weather
Its impressive power is enhanced by its available variable -
torque 4MATIC ® all - wheel
drive, which is prepared to
redirect its power whenever your vehicle senses a slip, giving you better control in all road conditions.
In comparison, viscous coupling, and electronically controlled centre differentials that are used in other four - wheel
drive systems are reactive, since they only
redirect torque after wheel slippage has occurred.
Instead, the flagship model, which is only available in part - time all - wheel
drive configuration, shows the percentage of
torque split being
redirected to the rear wheels.
The Q4 all - wheel
drive system feeds 100 % of the
torque to the rear wheels by default but it can
redirect up to 60 % of it to the front axle.