Why doesn't the Haval H9 use part-time four-wheel drive?
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Part-time four-wheel drive saves fuel and easily meets environmental standards, while full-time four-wheel drive consumes more fuel. The specific reasons why the Haval H9 does not use part-time four-wheel drive are as follows: Domestic brands have not yet mastered the technology of full-time four-wheel drive: Genuine full-time four-wheel drive systems are commonly found in Mercedes-Benz and Toyota's Torsen, Mitsubishi's Super Select also has full-time four-wheel drive functionality, as well as Land Rover and Patrol's multi-plate clutch with mechanical lock. Mechanical part-time four-wheel drive is reliable but lacks terrain mode selection, which doesn't appear high-end in the eyes of Chinese consumers, so many manufacturers have adopted TOD. Part-time four-wheel drive: It is a type of four-wheel drive system in vehicles, allowing the driver to switch between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive modes by engaging or disengaging the transfer case based on road conditions. This enables free conversion between two-wheel and four-wheel drive. Part-time four-wheel drive typically uses only front or rear wheels for driving but can switch to four-wheel drive on snowy or gravel roads, also known as selectable four-wheel drive. This is the most common drive mode for off-road vehicles or four-wheel-drive SUVs.
The Haval H9 does not use a part-time four-wheel drive system primarily to pursue the intelligence and convenience of modern driving. I have been driving the H9 for some time and carefully compared four-wheel drive systems when purchasing the car. Its on-demand four-wheel drive can automatically switch modes based on road conditions, such as immediately intervening when detecting slippage on rainy days or dirt roads to increase traction, without requiring me to manually operate any buttons. As for part-time four-wheel drive, you have to manually choose between two-wheel or four-wheel drive modes, and it's easy to forget to switch back to two-wheel drive when driving in the city, wasting fuel and accelerating wear. Haval designed this SUV for urban commuters and light off-road users, most of whom, like me, just want to enjoy the fun of driving without the complicated controls required for professional off-roading. This automatic system is more considerate in daily use, ensuring both safety and fuel efficiency.
