Is the Tiguan 4WD a Full-Time 4WD System?
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4WD version of the Tiguan uses a full-time 4WD system. Full-time 4WD refers to a driving mode 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 driving mode ensures excellent off-road and handling performance at all times, but it cannot adjust torque distribution based on road conditions and has relatively higher fuel consumption. Below is an introduction to 4WD systems: 1. Definition of 4WD: 4WD refers to a driving mode where all four wheels of the vehicle move independently during driving, offering higher turning limits on the road and optimal driving force distribution to each wheel during high-speed turns. 2. Classification of 4WD systems: They are divided into part-time 4WD, on-demand 4WD, and full-time 4WD. Part-time 4WD is a system where the driver can manually switch between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, achieving the desired mode by engaging or disengaging the transfer case as needed. On-demand 4WD, on the other hand, uses a computer chip to control the switch between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Under normal road conditions, the vehicle operates in two-wheel drive mode, but when encountering off-road conditions or wheel slippage, the computer detects and automatically distributes power to the other two wheels.
