Sentences with phrase «wheel drive mode until»

The 4matic set up sounds pretty much like an improved version of the Haldex units found in the Audi S3 and Golf R. Mercedes say their system is up to 25 % lighter than its rivals, but it still works in front - wheel drive mode until grip at the rear is required.

To preserve fuel the system operates in front wheel drive mode until the system senses the need for rear wheel participation.

Subaru is among the most recognizable names among makers of all - wheel drive vehicles thanks to its excellent AWD setup, which differs from most by powering all four wheels all the time rather than running in two - wheel drive mode until a wheel slips.

Not exact matches

(Volkswagen's 4Motion all - wheel drive normally operates in front - wheel - drive mode until the system detects slip, at which point the differential can send 100 percent of available engine torque to the rear axle.)

This system operates in front - wheel - drive mode for maximum efficiency, until it detects wheel slippage.

In the M5's default 4WD mode, all drive torque goes to the rear wheels until the system detects the slightest trace of wheelspin.

Part - time systems operate in two - wheel - drive mode until the driver — or an on - board computer that monitors traction — decides it is time for all four wheels to share the work.

4Motion now stays in front - wheel - drive mode to save fuel until all - wheel drive is truly needed, then engages clutches that bring the rear axles into action.

For Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six - speed automatic, Active Fuel Management is active in all drive modes until the driver engages the manual - shift mode using the steering - wheel paddles.

The available all - wheel - drive system functions in front - wheel - drive mode until a need for additional traction is detected.

4WD Auto means the car runs in the most efficient two - wheel - drive mode until a loss of grip is experienced.

This system operates in front - wheel - drive mode for maximum efficiency, until it detects wheel slippage - then AWD is automatically engaged.

The 2012 Ford Edge's available all - wheel - drive system functions in front - wheel - drive mode until a need for additional traction is detected.