What kind of four-wheel drive does the Volkswagen Tharu have?
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Volkswagen Tharu adopts a full-time four-wheel drive system, which enhances the vehicle's mechanical grip and off-road capability. Here are some details about the Volkswagen Tharu: 1. The Volkswagen Tharu is a compact SUV equipped with a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a low-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. 2. The Volkswagen Tharu is configured with a multi-plate clutch central differential to distribute power between the front and rear axle wheels. 3. The Tharu series uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which has high transmission efficiency and fast shifting speed, making it very suitable for use with small-displacement turbocharged engines.
The Volkswagen Tharu's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is quite fascinating, as I experienced firsthand during my off-road test drive. It primarily operates in front-wheel-drive mode for fuel efficiency, but the system constantly monitors wheel slippage. The moment sensors detect a tire losing traction, the electronically controlled multi-plate clutch instantly redirects power to the rear wheels—faster than a blink. The real hero is the fifth-generation Haldex differential hidden in the chassis, which dynamically distributes torque between the rear wheels. Paired with electronic brake-based traction control, even if three wheels slip, the single gripping wheel can still pull the vehicle through. When crossing rutted terrain, you can distinctly feel the rear wheels taking turns to propel the car—less jarring than old-school off-roaders, more like invisible hands pushing you forward.