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Read moreThe 4Motion all-wheel drive system explained
Volkswagen offers one of the most advanced all-wheel drive systems in the industry with its 4Motion technology. Available on Tiguan and Atlas SUVs as well as the Arteon, Alltrack, and the sporty Golf R, 4Motion is your guardian angel in winter and when the road is wet.
The 4Motion system is a responsive system able to send power to the wheels with the best traction. You should know that when we drive, it is rare that each wheel has the same level of traction. With 4Motion, the system distributes this power to the wheels that have the most grip to ensure perfect handling in all circumstances.
4Motion can also help when we are towing a heavy load by sending power to the rear axle to once again stabilize the vehicle and ensure optimum stability.
When cornering, power is sent to all four wheels to keep our line and to be able to accelerate with conviction out of the corners. At the same time, the system can apply the brake of the inner front wheel to create a lever system that makes it possible to turn more efficiently and faster as well.
If the road is snowy and we have to climb a slope, our front wheels may lose their grip, but again 4Motion is able to transfer power from the engine to the rear wheels to allow us to continue our journey and reach the top. It's the same principle when you want to leave a snowbank.
So, if a wheel has no traction, the system will detect it and send power to make sure we don't stay in place when trying to get out of our parking space.
With Volkswagen's 4Motion system, we are always safe no matter what the road conditions are.
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