Introduction to the Four-Wheel Drive Features of the RAV4 Four-Wheel Drive Fashion Edition?

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DiZoey
07/24/25 7:35am
Introduction to the four-wheel drive features of the RAV4 Four-Wheel Drive Fashion Edition is as follows: 1. Performance: The New-E-Four drive motor located at the rear axle provides additional power to the rear axle, giving the rear wheels a wider torque range, with up to 80% of the maximum torque distributable. This not only delivers handling comparable to that of a rear-wheel-drive vehicle but also enhances handling stability and off-road capability in extreme conditions. 2. Interior materials: Many areas, such as the doors and the upper part of the dashboard, use soft materials with uniform gaps. There are air vents and numerous chrome decorative strips on the dashboard, making it very aesthetically pleasing. The configuration includes a multifunctional steering wheel, electronic parking brake, large central control screen, and automatic air conditioning.
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TuckerMarie
08/11/25 3:15am
Actually, the most impressive feature of the RAV4 Rongfang 4WD Fashion Edition is its torque distribution capability. I've driven a friend's same model and found that the system can detect wheel slip in real-time. The rear axle can distribute torque between the left and right wheels in a 0:100 to 100:0 ratio continuously. When cornering, the inner wheel automatically receives less power, making the drive exceptionally stable. On rainy days when tackling slippery mountain curves, you can clearly feel the rear wheels helping to correct the direction—much smarter than conventional part-time 4WD systems. Moreover, the rear axle can fully disengage during normal driving, reducing fuel consumption by nearly 1 liter compared to older models. The steering wheel's paddle shifters also allow switching 4WD modes, and locking the 4WD on snowy mountain roads provides extra confidence.
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