Volkswagen's 4MOTION system: a well-kept secret

Volkswagen's 4MOTION system: a well-kept secret

As winter approaches, a vehicle's all-wheel drive system becomes a hot topic. With wheels that will be covered in snow and ice, it is indeed important to have a competent four-wheel drive system.


Just as well, when you're interested in a Volkswagen product, you're also interested in a well-kept secret in the industry: the all-wheel drive system known as 4MOTION.


Here's the secret of how it works.


First of all, you have to know that the Volkswagen models we have on offer are front-wheel drive products. This is where the 4MOTION system comes into its own, as it can relay power to the rear wheels. Derived from Audi's quattro system, it is unique to Volkswagen and its effectiveness is recognized throughout the industry and the world of automobiles.


Conceptually, it is a unit that is installed in front of the rear axle. It is composed of a Haldex multi-plate clutch whose mission is to come into play when the sensors that monitor the grip of the front wheels detect that it is time to send some to the rear. At that point, it kicks in and distributes power to the right wheel, the one that will keep the model going.


What's amazing about this system is that it looks like it's permanent, like Subaru's, but it's actually a reactive system. What this means is that in normal driving, the front wheels alone manage the vehicle. This is optimal for fuel economy. Only, it's so quick to respond that it feels like it's permanent. In other words, it offers the best of both worlds. Some reactive systems take longer to act, which reduces their effectiveness. Not so with 4MOTION.


And while driving, one thing is dominant for the driver; an incredible sense of security. In fact, even when the road is slippery, you feel in full control of the vehicle, while slippage and spinning sessions are limited or eliminated.

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