Is the AWD system in Audi A5 a Torsen type?
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Audi A5's AWD is not a Torsen type. The current Audi A5 adopts the latest quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system, with the central differential integrated at the end of the transmission upgraded to the latest "crown gear" form. Introduction to AWD AWD refers to a form where the vehicle maintains four-wheel drive throughout the entire driving process, with the engine's output torque distributed to the front and rear wheels at a fixed ratio. This drive mode offers better off-road and handling performance but cannot adjust torque distribution based on road conditions and has higher fuel consumption. Advantages of the crown gear differential: It is compact and lightweight while having a higher power distribution ratio. The crown gear is also a purely mechanical structure, relying on the control of multi-plate clutches, offering a larger torque ratio adjustment range compared to the Torsen differential, and more flexible front and rear torque distribution.