Is 4motion a Full-time Four-Wheel Drive System?
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4motion is a full-time four-wheel drive system. It can distribute torque between the front and rear axles as needed, with a normal torque distribution ratio of 95:5 between the front and rear axles. This mere 5% allows the 4motion system to be classified as a full-time four-wheel drive. Below are the relevant details: 1. Definition of the 4motion system: The 4motion system is officially designated as 'intelligent full-time four-wheel drive.' 4motion is a trademark of Volkswagen's four-wheel drive technology, and the 4motion system is also the full-time four-wheel drive system commonly used in Volkswagen vehicles. 2. Performance of 4motion: The central differential of 4motion is a multi-plate clutch type, so its four-wheel drive performance is somewhat inferior, and its reliability is significantly lower than that of purely mechanical systems. However, 4motion is more suitable for transverse platforms, has a low manufacturing cost, and a high degree of electronic control. 3. Principle of 4motion: It achieves frictional braking by compressing the clutch plates, thereby distributing power to the axle on the non-slipping side.