The sensors work in tandem with other safety systems such as anti-lock braking system and ESP electronic stability package. Four-wheel-drive 4MOTION models send power from the engine to a differential in the centre, which then distributes it out to the wheels. There are different types in different cars. For off-roading, the Volkswagen Touareg instead uses a Torsen mechanical differential, which is more suited to improving traction off-road, although the most adept model is the Volkswagen Amarok truck, which has a more old-fashioned type of locking differential.
For a start, they tend to be more expensive to buy than their two-wheel-drive stablemates. Again, there are several different variations, with some models sporting a multi-plate clutch and others getting a self-locking centre differential.
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Electric car charging stations: a complete guide. Skip to header Skip to main content Skip to footer. Tips and advice Home Volkswagen. Volkswagen Cars. Volkswagen 4 Nov Volkswagen ID. Since 1st September , certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure WLTP , a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Owing to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured according to the WLTP will, in many cases, be higher than those measured according to the NEDC.
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Performance of new Golf R sets new standards. It forms the basis for the improved vehicle handling of the Golf R, which is setting the standard in its vehicle class. Read on. Volkswagen is igniting the next stage of its global SUV campaign. The two concept cars illustrate how the Atlas range could be expanded into a model family. Both Atlas concept cars feature extensively digitalized interiors. Volkswagen is making a statement by staging a world premiere of a new model for the first time in China — its largest market.
The new Touareg marks a milestone in the brand's largest model and technology campaign, and it shows what engineers and designers at Volkswagen can do. The new flagship takes a top position in the premium class SUV segment with its expressive design, its innovative operating, convenience and safety systems, as well as in the high quality of its materials and craftsmanship.
After the successful market launch of the Atlas on the American market, Volkswagen is extending its model range with another SUV. Already offering a preview of the new model is a near-production concept car that will be presented at the New York International Auto Show next week.
On the Phaeton , under normal conditions, the Torsen differential shares driving forces equally across front and rear axles. If it detects wheel slip, it instantly diverts as much as 20 per cent of the driving power to the axle with the better traction max. Its locking effect increases automatically along with the load. In contrast to a "speed sensing " viscous lock, it operates in "torque sensing " mode. The advantage is the lack of torsional stress when cornering, as it is designed to allow the differential rotational speeds the car automatically wants to use.
In normal operation, torque distribution between the front and rear axles is smoothly adjusted as a function of the amount of slip. The centre differential can also be locked to maintain a fixed drive torque split. Power is sent to the front axle by way of a bevel gear. The locks are activated by the driver, using a rotary switch in the Touareg 's cabin.
When this is used, the drive forces are no longer diverted via differentials, instead, each of the rear wheels transmits the same drive torque and turns at the same speed as the other wheel. This gives you maximum traction in extreme conditions. If you're planning some heavy-duty off-road driving, you can select the low-range ratio 2. This delivers maximum traction at low speeds, so the Touareg can safely tackle very steep slopes. The off-road drive mode offers all-terrain capability at the push of a button.
This instantly switches on a group of advanced off-road technologies which work together to give you safer control over rough ground. The hill descent assist lets you drive down steep slopes safely by actively braking all 4 wheels using the ESP hydraulics. The parking brake auto-release helps to reduce clutch wear in hill starts. Transmissions and drivetrains. Keeps you safely on track.
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