What does the term 'on-demand four-wheel drive' mean for four-wheel drive vehicles?

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DiPeter
07/29/25 12:06pm
On-demand four-wheel drive in four-wheel drive vehicles refers to the system that activates four-wheel drive when necessary, while operating as a two-wheel drive system under normal conditions. Compared to other four-wheel drive systems, on-demand four-wheel drive has a simpler structure, effectively reducing costs and overall vehicle weight. In daily use, on-demand four-wheel drive can handle sudden slipping effects, improving driving performance. However, it's important not to expect on-demand four-wheel drive to handle intense off-road conditions, as it is far less capable than professional four-wheel drive systems. Having four-wheel drive allows vehicles to tackle more complex road conditions, but it's not simply about all four wheels turning together. It also involves power distribution issues. Different road conditions require different power allocations to the four wheels, which can be divided into front and rear wheel sections. The task of power distribution is handled by the differential.
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