Twenty-five years ago, some manufacturers were ahead of others when it came to all-wheel drive. And that's without counting all the manufacturers who hardly ever offered this option.
Things have changed, and nowadays, good systems are everywhere. This is especially true at Kia, where our vehicles offer efficient and predictable driving. Basically, it's the perfect tool to face the winter.
Let's take a look at its secrets.
In fact, there are several secrets to consider. A sporty car like the Stinger GTS, for example, has a skid mode that makes it easier to make the rear end dance so that the car stays engaged. In concrete terms, the system simply distributes more power to the rear wheels without neglecting the front.
Generally speaking, however, it's an automatic type of all-wheel drive system found on most of the brand's models. In everyday driving, you don't have to worry about anything, as the four-wheel drive is managed automatically. However, with many models, you can take advantage of a mode that locks the system. In this case, we're talking about full engagement of all four wheels to get you out of the mud, to move forward on a sandy road, to get you out of the snow, etc. Once you reach 30 km/h, the gearing returns to automatic mode. If you leave the setting active while driving 70 km/h, you remain in automatic mode. However, if you reduce your speed, you'll find yourself back in lock mode at around 40 km/h.
And on some vehicles, like the Seltos, torque vectoring adds more sophistication. This is the case when taking a turn, where the system makes sure to distribute the torque well in order to offer greater stability and traction to the vehicle.
To discover the various subtleties of Kia's AWD systems, we invite you to come and see us at the dealership to examine everything before the first snowfall.
