What type of four-wheel drive system does the BMW X3 have?

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Kirsten
07/29/25 4:33pm
BMW X3 is equipped with an on-demand four-wheel drive system. The on-demand four-wheel drive system only switches to four-wheel drive when necessary, while remaining a two-wheel drive system under other circumstances. The system automatically switches between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive modes based on the vehicle's driving conditions, without requiring manual operation. Below is a relevant introduction about four-wheel drive systems: Automobile four-wheel drive systems are divided into full-time four-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive, and on-demand four-wheel drive. The on-demand four-wheel drive is more suitable for beginners in terms of operation, as it does not require driver intervention. Once encountering poor road conditions or wheel slippage, the computer automatically detects and immediately distributes the engine's output torque to the front two wheels, naturally switching to four-wheel drive mode, making it simpler to use. On-demand four-wheel drive: The system automatically activates four-wheel drive only when the vehicle encounters conditions that require it, otherwise, it remains a two-wheel drive system. Compared to other four-wheel drive systems, the on-demand four-wheel drive has a simpler structure, effectively reducing costs and overall vehicle weight. If a certain level of off-road capability is needed while also considering fuel economy, models equipped with on-demand four-wheel drive are worth considering.
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