On - demand four - wheel drive vehicles are very similar from one manufacturer to the other; all -
wheel drive systems vary, to a great degree, one manufacturer from another.
Not exact matches
It was a wicked, gnarly mess, but the trio handled the conditions with ease, their all -
wheel -
drive and traction control
systems furiously calculating and reacting to wildly
varied road conditions.
The all -
wheel drive system is controlled by a set of electro - hydraulic clutches that
vary torque between both axles according to both the conditions and driver mode selected.
Three unique four -
wheel drive systems are available, with
varying degrees of complexity and capability, along with a rear -
wheel -
drive offering for those in southern states.
At corner exit, the all -
wheel drive system can
vary its power application from the usual 40:60 front - to - rear split all the way from 15:85 to 65:35, with the torque vectoring
system further adjusting the car's attitude with the brakes.
Further more, the Continental GT now has a torque -
varying four -
wheel drive system too.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM), the active all -
wheel drive system,
varies the
drive force transmitted to all four
wheels as the situation demands.
Where the main distinction with four -
wheel drive (4WD) is that the
system tries to send as much power to all four
wheels as equally as possible for utmost traction, all -
wheel drive (AWD) is all about
varying the amount of power to each
wheel, either by physically (differentials or transfer cases), or electronically by brake vectoring (where the brakes are used to slow - down a specific
wheel due to traction loss).
It comes with a choice between four engines, and while rear -
wheel drive is standard on most versions, Jeep offers several optional 4 -
wheel -
drive systems designed to handle
varying levels of off - road readiness.
A computer - controlled four -
wheel -
drive differential
system allows a car to both accelerate and corner more quickly, since it can
vary the amount of torque going to the front and rear
wheels, and therefore
vary how much the car behaves like a front - or rear -
wheel -
drive car.
Cadillac coil springs help the suspension
system provide the
wheels with the ability to move independently with the
varied levels of the road surface, allowing all four
wheels to retain their grip on the road, and the body of the vehicle to glide along relatively undisturbed over uneven
driving surfaces.
The BMW 7 Series features an electronically controlled damping
system where each
wheel can be adjusted individually according to the road surface and
driving style, with compression and rebound settings
varied independently of each other.
All Discovery Sports get a smooth - shifting 9 - speed automatic transmission and a Haldex all -
wheel -
drive system, which seamlessly
varies the power between the front and rear tires that have the most grip.
It's a fully - adaptive
system, normally a rear - biased 40:60 per cent
drive split, but capable of delivering
drive to all four
wheels varying from 100 per cent front -
wheel drive to as much as 100 per cent rear -
wheel drive for optimum traction in all
driving situations.
The standard four -
wheel -
drive transmission is an innovative full - time intelligent
system which continuously
varies the front / rear torque split using an electronically - controlled Haldex centre coupling to deliver optimum grip and balance for the current
driving conditions.
A full - time 4 -
wheel -
drive system is standard on the GX 460; the
system includes a Torsen limited - slip center differential and an electronic locker to help with mud, sand, or snow, but an automatic mode for most
driving sends about 60 percent to the rear
wheels and can
vary the distribution to help if some
wheels have more traction.
Options
vary by trim and include 4 -
wheel drive, a tow package, Bluetooth hands - free phone connectivity, Rockford Fosgate audio, a spray - in bedliner, an 8 - way power driver's seat, heated front seats, rear - seat DVD entertainment
system (on the Crew Cab), navigation, a limited - slip rear differential, bed extender, a HomeLink Universal Transceiver, and the SV Sport Appearance Package.
The new
system seamlessly integrates with standard Focus RS
driving technologies, including Ford Performance All -
Wheel Drive, which
varies front - to - rear torque distribution to suit a given
driving situation.
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.
It sends power through a 9 - speed automatic transmission to a Haldex all -
wheel -
drive system, which seamlessly
varies the power between the front
wheels and the rears, depending on where the
system senses that the tires have the best grip.
The Silverado's options
vary by trim and include navigation
system, 4 -
wheel drive, cargo box lighting and the Z71 off - road package.
In addition to the typical benefits of all -
wheel drive, the electronically controlled BMW xDrive
system — which can fully
vary the driver power split between the front and rear
wheels with split - second speed — ensures top - class traction, safety and handling, and optimal power management whatever the weather and road conditions.
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Systems Monitor, SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment
System - inc: enhanced voice recognition, 8» LCD capacitive touch screen in center stack w / swiping capability, AppLink, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 2 smart charging USB ports, NOTE: SYNC AppLink lets you control some of your favorite compatible mobile apps w / your voice, It is compatible w / select smartphone platforms, Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software, Strut Front Suspension w / Coil Springs, Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers, Spare Tire Mobility Kit, Side Impact Beams, Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer, Seats w / Leatherette Back Material, Restricted Driving Mode, Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button, Rear - Wheel Drive, Rear Parking Sensors, Radio: AM / FM Stereo w / Single CD Player - inc: 9 - speaker sound system w / amplifier, Radio w / Seek - Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System, Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w / Chrome Tailpipe Finisher, Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start, Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature, Power 1st Row Windows w / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up /
System - inc: enhanced voice recognition, 8» LCD capacitive touch screen in center stack w / swiping capability, AppLink, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 2 smart charging USB ports, NOTE: SYNC AppLink lets you control some of your favorite compatible mobile apps w / your voice, It is compatible w / select smartphone platforms, Commands may
vary by phone and AppLink software, Strut Front Suspension w / Coil Springs, Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers, Spare Tire Mobility Kit, Side Impact Beams, Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer, Seats w / Leatherette Back Material, Restricted
Driving Mode, Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button, Rear -
Wheel Drive, Rear Parking Sensors, Radio: AM / FM Stereo w / Single CD Player - inc: 9 - speaker sound
system w / amplifier, Radio w / Seek - Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System, Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w / Chrome Tailpipe Finisher, Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start, Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature, Power 1st Row Windows w / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up /
system w / amplifier, Radio w / Seek - Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering
Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data
System, Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w / Chrome Tailpipe Finisher, Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start, Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature, Power 1st Row Windows w / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up /
System, Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w / Chrome Tailpipe Finisher, Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start, Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature, Power 1st Row Windows w / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up / Down.
The 240 horsepower of a 2.0 - liter turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine sends power through a 9 - speed automatic transmission to a Haldex all -
wheel -
drive system, which seamlessly
varies the power between the front
wheels and the rears, depending on where the
system senses that the tires have the best grip.
With optional full - time four -
wheel drive, a
system that
varies torque distribution front to rear as conditions dictate, the car maneuvers equally well on loose gravel and on rough, uphill grades.
Options
vary by trim and include four -
wheel drive, front side and head - curtain airbags (covering the front and rear seats), off - road package, tow package, Rockford Fosgate audio, spray - in bedliner, eight - way power driver's seat, heated leather seats, rear - seat DVD entertainment
system (on the Crew Cab), navigation, a locking rear differential, bed extender and a garage door opener.
Options for the Ford Flex
vary by trim and include a 365 - horsepower EcoBoost V6 (Limited), all -
wheel drive (SEL and Limited), rearview camera, power rear liftgate, heated 2nd - row seats with power Autofold mode, 2nd - row captain's - chair seating with center - console refrigerator, 4 - panel Vista roof, a contrasting painted top, remote start, a rear - seat DVD entertainment
system, and Park Assist active parallel parking aid.
xDrive Full - Time All -
Wheel Drive (AWD) With limited ground clearance and all - season tires, the 2012 X5 has few off - road aspirations, but it does have one of the best all - weather all - wheel - drive (AWD) systems available, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
Wheel Drive (AWD) With limited ground clearance and all - season tires, the 2012 X5 has few off - road aspirations, but it does have one of the best all - weather all - wheel - drive (AWD) systems available, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
Drive (AWD) With limited ground clearance and all - season tires, the 2012 X5 has few off - road aspirations, but it does have one of the best all - weather all -
wheel - drive (AWD) systems available, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
wheel -
drive (AWD) systems available, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
drive (AWD)
systems available, which electronically
varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize grip.
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wheel -
drive system adjusts to
varying terrain; less expensive two -
wheel -
drive version now available; modern interior is roomy and attractive; backseat more accommodating of people and cargo; best fuel economy in the segment; dent - resistant bed with exclusive trunk and two - way tailgate; can shoulder more payload than competitors.
xDrive Full - Time All -
Wheel Drive With limited ground clearance and all - season tires, the X5 has few off - road aspirations but one of the best all - weather all - wheel - drive systems, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
Wheel Drive With limited ground clearance and all - season tires, the X5 has few off - road aspirations but one of the best all - weather all - wheel - drive systems, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
Drive With limited ground clearance and all - season tires, the X5 has few off - road aspirations but one of the best all - weather all -
wheel - drive systems, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
wheel -
drive systems, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize
drive systems, which electronically
varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize grip.
Reviews: * Class - leading ride and handling makes it a comfortable daily driver; advanced all -
wheel -
drive system adjusts to
varying ter
The all -
wheel drive system doesn't split power between the front and rear axles in a fixed ratio, instead constantly
varying the split depending on conditions.
The modes are Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Rough - Road and
vary how the all -
wheel drive system kicks in, how the ESP intervenes and how the engine delivers performance.
Its Variable Displacement
system enables the engine to run as a six - cylinder unit, while a new Active All - Wheel - Drive System varies the front - to - rear torque
system enables the engine to run as a six - cylinder unit, while a new Active All -
Wheel -
Drive System varies the front - to - rear torque
System varies the front - to - rear torque split.
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wheel -
drive system adjusts to
varying terrain; less expensive two -
wheel -
drive version now available; modern interior is roomy and attractive; backseat more accommodating o
The
system is for all -
wheel drive cars that can
vary how much power they send to the rear
wheels.
BMW says the
system in the 2017 BMW M760i xDrive can
vary torque fully between the front and rear axles even though it has been given a rear -
wheel - biased tuning for sportier
driving dynamics under most situations.
Most sports cars and mini-vans, which use a form of four -
wheel driveline, are equipped with an all -
wheel drive system that
varies from the on - demand
system by remaining constantly under power from all - four
wheels.
Options
vary by trim and include all -
wheel drive, power seats, leather interior, heated front seats, cruise control, dual power sliding side doors, JBL audio with ten speakers and Bluetooth technology (standard on Limited), power - folding third - row seat (Limited), four -
wheel disc brakes, power lumbar support, DVD rear - seat entertainment
system and alloy
wheels.
Options for the 2015 Ford Flex
vary by trim and include the 365 - horsepower EcoBoost V6 (Limited only), all -
wheel drive (SEL and Limited), a rearview camera, a power rear liftgate, heated 2nd - row seats with power Autofold mode, 2nd - row captain's chairs with a center - console refrigerator, a 4 - panel Vista roof, a contrasting - color painted top panel, remote start, a rear - seat DVD entertainment
system, and the Park Assist active parallel - parking aid.
In contrast, ESC
systems activate the vehicle's service brakes to
vary the braking on each
wheel end combined with the ability to reduce engine torque (which reduces power on
drive axle
wheel ends).
Hence, the
system is able within a fraction of a second to
vary the distribution of
drive forces, with BMW xDrive - unlike conventional all -
wheel -
drive systems - anticipating the upcoming situation and not just responding once a
wheel has started to spin.
Feature options
vary by trim, but among them are the 2 - panel Vista Roof, navigation
system, adaptive cruise control, DVD rear - seat entertainment
system, power liftgate, heated front seats, and a blind - spot monitoring
system, as well as all -
wheel drive on V6 models.
Feature options
vary by trim, but among them are the 2 - panel Vista Roof, navigation
system, adaptive cruise control, DVD rear - seat entertainment
system, power liftgate, heated front seats, and a blind - spot monitoring
system, as well as all -
wheel -
drive on V6 models.