Is the Geely Xingyue Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive?
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Geely Xingyue is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive model. Introduction to Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles: Lower manufacturing cost, fuel-efficient, and economical for daily use; however, they tend to exhibit understeer, requiring the driver to compensate during turns. The weight distribution is noticeably front-heavy during cornering, making them unsuitable for aggressive handling maneuvers, though they perform adequately for normal driving. Introduction to Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles: Higher manufacturing cost, but offers more agile handling and greater torque, though prone to oversteer. In extreme cases, counter-steering may be necessary to correct the vehicle's attitude, otherwise, loss of control can occur. Due to the combined considerations of drivetrain layout and cost, rear-wheel drive is typically reserved for SUVs, sports cars, and mid-to-high-end sedans. Their front-rear weight distribution is far more balanced compared to front-wheel-drive vehicles. From a stability perspective, front-wheel drive performs better. The concentration of the drivetrain near the cabin in front-wheel-drive vehicles results in noise from power transmission, compounded by suspension movement frequencies, creating environmental and physical strain on the driver. Consequently, cabin insulation costs are higher. The centralized drivetrain design eliminates the need for a driveshaft and rear differential, reducing overall vehicle cost.
