4MOTION all-wheel drive
Superior control for whatever, whenever
Life can be unpredictable, just like the roads we travel on. Sometimes you may find yourself in unfamiliar terrain and require complete confidenceto navigate with 100% control. Introducing 4MOTION technology; efficient, capable and unique to each vehicle to ensure you get the most from your drive.
Independence to go anywhere
An essential part of driving is being equipped to go anywhere you need. 4MOTION makes unsealed roads, towing caravans, visiting worksites, and even driving on snow effortless. Volkswagens with 4MOTION feature a different all-wheel-drive setup, multi-plate clutch, Lockable Centre Differential and Torsen Differential to maximise the efficiency and performance the vehicle.
Electronically controlled multiplate clutch
Enhances sporty capabilities
Sit back and enjoy a smooth drive in the Golf, Passat, T‑Roc, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace, Arteon, Transporter and Crafter.
The multiplate clutch system automatically gathers information using the driver’s actions, engine performance, and transmission and brakes so it can control the transfer of torque.
Whether you need maximum torque shift in tricky situations or when accelerating – or less when taking sharp corners or parking – the system can offer better performance and respond quickly in dangerous conditions.
If it is sensed the front wheels won't be able to provide enough traction, the system will distribute power to the back pair, until both axles are moving at the same speed. The system also ensures improved fuel efficiency, compared with permanent four-wheel drives.
Lockable Centre Differential
Divides power equally
The advanced 4MOTION permanent four-wheel drive system on the Touareg underpins its impressive off-road capabilities.
4MOTION for the Touareg is a full-time all-wheel-drive system requiring no driver input. With this system, the car takes to any terrain with ease and can transfer up to 70% of torque to the front axle and up to 80% torque to the rear axle giving you the maximum amount of grip when you need it.
When driving In normal operation, torque distribution between the front and rear axles is smoothly adjusted as a function of the amount of slip. The centre differential can also be locked to maintain a fixed drive torque split as power is sent to the front axle by way of a bevel gear.
Torsen Differential
Improves off-road traction
Powerful like no other, the Amarok features a permanent four-wheel drive system that packs serious power.
The Amarok features a permanent 4x4 system called a torque sensing, or torsen, Centre Differential. The torsen differential is always active, searching for the optimal level of grip to harness all of the Amarok’s impressive performance on any terrain. Under ‘normal’ conditions, the TORSEN system splits the distribution of torque: 40% to the front, and 60% to the rear. This gives the Amarok a more sporty, dynamic driving experience, usually the domain of expensive sports cars.
When the road gets rough, or disappears entirely, you may experience a variation of grip between the front and rear of the Amarok. A maximum of 80% of the Amaroks torque can be shifted to the rear, and up to 60% to the front ensuring optimal grip whatever the conditions.
R-Performance Torque Vectoring
Power that works smarter, not harder.
Our cutting-edge control centre distributes power where you need it, so you can traverse any landscape with ease.
The new 4MOTION system with R-Performance Torque Vectoring is the new control centre that distributes variable output to all four wheels of the Golf R, Golf R Wagon and Tiguan R, improving agility on the road and precision through corners.
The all-wheel drive system is integrated with the Vehicle Dynamics Manager, allowing it to communicate with the other running gear systems like Extended Electronic Differential Locks and Adaptive Chassis Control to offer optimum traction control, neutral handling and purposeful performance.
In high performance environments, R-Performance Torque Vectoring counteracts any understeer caused by the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system by directing more power to the outside rear wheel, helping to support accurate, trustworthy and fast cornering.