I tested the four -
wheel drive system on slick pavement after a heavy rain.
Mated to a five - speed transmission, the UV range is available with a choice of two and four
wheel drive system on the non-flat-bed variants missing out on the CBC trims.
If you live in a frosty climate, or prefer a little extra traction driving out of corners, you can opt for the Intelligent All -
Wheel Drive system on the coupe (with automatic transmission only).
Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with
the all wheel drive system on the Equinox.
Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with
the all wheel drive system on this vehicle.
Based on learnings from developing the Acura NSX supercar, the MDX uses an enhanced version of its Super Handling All -
Wheel Drive system on the Sport Hybrid.
Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with
the all wheel drive system on this 2015 Lexus GS 350.
Acura's SH - AWD system will go a long way to erase that gap, but Infiniti offers a pretty great all -
wheel drive system on the Q50 3.0 t Sport for about $ 3,000 less than you'll spend to get all - wheel drive on the TLX V6 A-SPEC.
You can also opt for MINI's «ALL4» intelligent all -
wheel drive system on the hot petrol and diesel models, adding # 1,300 to the price.
On highlight for the all - wheel drive model is that unlike most crossovers, you can manually select front - wheel drive, auto all - wheel drive or lock the all -
wheel drive system on permanently.
Naturally there's a mighty four -
wheel drive system on board, with two new electromechanically - actuated locking differentials, a multi-plate central clutch that acts like a locking centre diff, and a change in power bias, from 50:50 front - rear on the old G 63 to 40:60 on the new one, for a more dynamic feel through corners.
With the brilliantly engineered all -
wheel drive system on the RC 300 AWD and RC 350 AWD, you experience control in nearly every driving condition.
BMW's xDrive is the most sophisticated and responsive all -
wheel drive system on the market today.
BMW's M - Division is apparently and sacrilegiously serious about incorporating all - wheel drive into their infamous M - cars, citing Mercedes - Benz AMG's success with offering their 4MATIC all -
wheel drive system on their road cars.
With the automaker's signature quattro all -
wheel drive system on board, this sedan is ready to take control of the road with the perfect combination of speed and fuel economy.
Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with
the all wheel drive system on this Hyundai Santa Fe.
Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with
the all wheel drive system on this Nissan Rogue.
Furthermore, trucks often have 4 wheel drive systems that are much more costly to repair than the 2
wheel drive systems on cars.
Not exact matches
By the way, if you're
driving a late - model car, you're already piloting a computer
on wheels that electronically controls braking, steering and other major
systems.
The Jag proved to be surprisingly competent
on rough terrain with its advanced all -
wheel -
drive system providing solid traction and good feel.
Ford tuned the Edge ST to compensate for its high ride by «managing the all -
wheel drive system and electronically creating a little bit of sportiness without getting ourselves into any issues
on the center of gravity,» Nair said.
Both self -
driving systems require a driver to keep their hands
on the
wheel.
«We are
on track to have the hybrid
system ready later this decade
on rear -
wheel -
drive Ford pickups and SUVs.»
Through it, the occupants of the vehicle can leave the
driving to the
system, though the cars will still have steering
wheels on the times when an occupant will choose to take control.
Now he's content to strap
on his knee - high sheepskin Ugg boots, climb into his four -
wheel drive — the CD
system packed with Cold Chisel, Hunters and Collectors and other Australian rock groups — and sneak off to a hideaway in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that is owned by one of his new American «mates,» Bob Powell, a wineshop owner.
It's easy to manoeuvre thanks to the soft
drive system with 4
wheel suspension making YoYo smooth, even
on rough terrain.
Pros - Looks stylish especially brown leather detailing Very roomy, good for growing baby Easy latch
system with isofix, good for car users Spacious storage beneath pram Easy brake
system Cons - Car seat does not match rest of pram Slight rock to it Not good for rough pavements best for flat shopping centre type floors otherwise baby is shaking all over the shop (i guess this is where rubber
wheels come in) Not good over kerbs no foot tilt to help Handle poor design when folded away the handle scratches
on the floor Cant fit into fiesta boot The hood keeps falling backward when walking, not robust to hold itself Could be slightly smoother at turning corners Overall the venti is a good looking pram however due to the comfort of the
drive i would not recommend it as a sleeping newborn quickly wakes up due to the rattling.
The rovers» mechanical
systems seem to be holding up well, Squyres reports, although ground controllers recently had to adjust how Spirit
drives to minimize wear
on its right front
wheel.
This is the first time BMW has ever debuted a car through a video game, allowing Need for Speed Payback players the first opportunity to get behind the
wheel of the M5, the first M series to feature xDrive all -
wheel -
drive system, when the game launches
on November 10th worldwide.
In cooperation with a number of companies, General Motors engineers worked
on the 1971 Lunar Rover and was responsible for designing the electric propulsion
system, suspension, mesh wire
wheels, and
drive controller made to accommodate lunar gloves.
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.
Also included as standard
on all diesel Colorados are the smart diesel exhaust brake
system, a special Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber to reduce noise and vibration, the Z82 trailering package with a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector, a trailer brake controller, a G80 automatic locking rear differential with a 3.42 axle ratio, and two - speed electronic transfer case for four -
wheel -
drive models.
Options
on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 5900 19 - inch AMG
wheels Sport body styling Front and rear bumpers, side skirts Premium package — $ 3490 Rear - view camera
Drive - dynamic mulit - contour front seats with massage Night view assist with pedestrian detection Driver assistance package — $ 2950 Adaptive cruise control Active blind - spot assist and active lane - keeping assist Splitview front - seat entertainment
system — $ 710 Heated steering
wheel — $ 490 Key options not
on vehicle: Sport package plus one — $ 6650 Sport package 20 - inch AMG
wheels
Standard Equipment: 4.0 - liter V - 6 5 - speed automatic transmission Independent front suspension Solid rear axle w / leaf springs 4 -
wheel disc brakes 3.36:1 final
drive ratio 17 - inch styled steel
wheels 28 - gallon fuel tank capacity Anti-lock braking
system Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic control Traction control
system Tire pressure monitoring
system Center console w / sliding table Rear sonar
system Back door storage bin Remote keyless entry Power windows & locks 2 12V DC power outlets 2 120V power outlets Full size spare 6 cargo floor D - rings Convex spotter mirrors Receiver hitch ball provision
on rear bumper Integrated roof rack mounting points
Steering remains dead
on - center, and the SX4t's standard all -
wheel -
drive system doesn't seem to be up to the task of handling the extra power, as evidenced by excessive front
wheel spin.
They don't have to worry about getting stuck when the snow falls, because they know they can depend
on the Forester's four -
wheel -
drive system to navigate unplowed streets.
The 5.2 - liter, naturally aspirated gas engine would
drive the Asterion's rear
wheels via a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic transmission while a pair of electric motors hooked up to a computer - operated torque vectoring
system on the front axle would power the hybrid car's front
wheels.
As
on the road, the five - cylinder engine is an absolute cracker, but the TT's Haldex - controlled all -
wheel -
drive system simply doesn't allow you to make enjoyable progress
on track.
We've focused
on user - friendly cars and crossovers with full - time AWD, so you won't find any trucks with off - road - style, part - time four -
wheel -
drive systems.
We've detailed the Rolls - Royce Cullinan before, reporting
on its 6.6 - liter V - 12 engine that's expected to send around 630 hp and 740 lb - ft of torque through an eight - speed automatic transmission and Rolls - Royce's first all -
wheel -
drive system.
The all -
wheel -
drive system uses twin electronically controlled clutch packs
on each side of the rear
drive unit to manage the front - rear split as well as side - to - side torque vectoring
on the rear axle.
It's also the conceit of the Mazda Ice Academy, a daylong series of exercises designed to show how the brand's i - Activ all -
wheel drive, which is engineered to anticipate tire slip
on snow and ice rather than react to it, is the best possible
system for removing an average driver's doubt he or she might not be able to handle patches of ice and banks of snow.
Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the latest E63 is its 4 - MATIC four -
wheel drive system, which
on top spec 603bhp S versions features the hooligan «Drift Mode», which essentially disconnects the front axle and allows you to vaporize a set of Michelins in minutes.
The BLSD
system works when one of the
driving wheels is spinning
on a slippery surface.
Standard Equipment: 6.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 12 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All -
wheel drive Air suspension with manual adjustment 20 - inch multi-spoke alloy
wheels Multi-zone electronic climate control 10 - speaker audio with 6 - disc CD changer Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Power door latching Power closing trunk lid Premium hide interior Walnut veneer Stainless steel pedals and dead pedal Hide - trimmed multi-function steering
wheel Embroidered Bentley emblems
on seat facings Electronic stability program Traction control Tire pressure monitoring
system
OPTIONS
ON THIS VEHICLE: Premium 1 Package - $ 4000 COMAND system w / hard - drive navigation Real - time traffic data Voice control Harman / Kardon sound system w / HD radio SiriusXM satellite radio iPod / MP3 media interface w / cable Heated front seats Power rear sunshade Rearview camera Sport Package - $ 0 17 - inch aluminum wheels Lowered suspension Sport bodystyling Aluminum instrument cluster surround Tone - on - black interior concept Front brake calipers w / Mercedes - Benz logo and drilled front discs Lane Tracking Package - $ 850 Blind spot monitoring system Lane keeping assistance Heated steering wheel - $ 490 PARKTRONIC parking assistance w / guidance - $ 9
ON THIS VEHICLE: Premium 1 Package - $ 4000 COMAND
system w / hard -
drive navigation Real - time traffic data Voice control Harman / Kardon sound
system w / HD radio SiriusXM satellite radio iPod / MP3 media interface w / cable Heated front seats Power rear sunshade Rearview camera Sport Package - $ 0 17 - inch aluminum
wheels Lowered suspension Sport bodystyling Aluminum instrument cluster surround Tone -
on - black interior concept Front brake calipers w / Mercedes - Benz logo and drilled front discs Lane Tracking Package - $ 850 Blind spot monitoring system Lane keeping assistance Heated steering wheel - $ 490 PARKTRONIC parking assistance w / guidance - $ 9
on - black interior concept Front brake calipers w / Mercedes - Benz logo and drilled front discs Lane Tracking Package - $ 850 Blind spot monitoring
system Lane keeping assistance Heated steering
wheel - $ 490 PARKTRONIC parking assistance w / guidance - $ 970
It's not just the rear - biased nature of the xDrive all -
wheel drive system that prompted the caution, but also the M550i's 4.4 - liter twin - turbo V - 8, which packs 456 horsepower and 480 lb - ft of torque, the latter
on offer from just 1,800 rpm.
The «Ralliart» part means that we're talking about the quick version: a low - compression (9.0:1), high - boost (17.9 psi), 237 - hp turbo four - cylinder resides under the hood, and it sends its power to the computer - controlled all -
wheel -
drive system used
on the previous - generation Lancer Evolution.
Options
on this vehicle: Dynamic handling package — $ 2700 Electronic damping control Active roll stabilization Adaptive
drive Sport package — $ 2200 19 - inch alloy
wheels Sports leather steering
wheel Mulit - contour seats Navigation
system — $ 1900 Premium package — $ 1800 Driver assist package — $ 1750 Automatic high beams Lane departure warning Active blind spot detection Parking assist Convenience package — $ 1700 Comfort access keyless entry Side and top view cameras — $ 800 Park distance control — $ 750 Deep Sea Blue metallic paint — $ 550 Rearview camera — $ 400 iPod and USB adapter — $ 400
Today, you'll find similar
systems on front -
drive, rear -
drive, and all -
wheel -
drive cars — among them, the Audi S5, BMW X5 M, Ford Focus RS, and Lexus RC F. Physics defied.