Does the Magotan have four-wheel drive?
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The Magotan does have four-wheel drive, which refers to the independent movement of all four wheels during driving. This is a transmission method with a higher turning limit on the road, allowing optimal driving force distribution to each wheel during high-speed turns. Taking the 2020 Magotan as an example, it belongs to the mid-size car category with body dimensions of: length 4865mm, width 1832mm, height 1471mm, and a wheelbase of 2871mm. The fuel tank capacity is 66 liters. The 2020 Magotan features a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.4L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150PS, a maximum power of 110kW, and a maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I've driven the Magotan several times and noticed that it's mostly front-wheel drive in the domestic market, with no four-wheel-drive version available. Volkswagen positions the Magotan sedan more for urban daily use, hence the primary use of front-wheel drive design, which offers low fuel consumption and agile steering. If you're really keen on four-wheel drive, you might want to look at other Volkswagen models, such as the Tiguan L SUV equipped with the 4MOTION four-wheel-drive system, or the imported Magotan wagon which has the Alltrack variant overseas. My advice is to check with the dealership if they have any special inventory exceptions, but generally, there's no need to choose it just for four-wheel drive—it's more than adequate for city commuting. For snowy or slippery roads, adding snow chains would be a more cost-effective solution.
