Haldex all-wheel-drive system

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The Haldex all-wheel-drive system is an electronically controlled, on-demand AWD technology widely used by various car manufacturers to improve traction and handling by dynamically distributing power between the front and rear wheels.

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Haldex all-wheel-drive system canonical 1
Haldex coupling 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf all-wheel-drive system
automotive drivetrain technology
on-demand AWD system
advantage compact packaging for transverse engine layouts
improved fuel efficiency compared to full-time AWD
controlStrategy proactive torque transfer
controlType electronically controlled
coreComponent electronic control unit
hydraulic multi-plate clutch
hydraulic pump
countryOfOrigin Sweden
developedBy Haldex Traction AB
driveType on-demand all-wheel drive
engagementType automatic
generation fifth generation Haldex coupling
first generation Haldex coupling
fourth generation Haldex coupling
second generation Haldex coupling
third generation Haldex coupling
integratesWith anti-lock braking system
electronic stability control
traction control system
introducedIn late 1990s
marketedAs 4MOTION in Volkswagen vehicles
AWD in Volvo vehicles
quattro (on transverse-engine Audi models)
normallyOperatesAs front-wheel-drive system
operatingPrinciple engages rear axle when front wheels lose traction or when predictive conditions are met
primaryDriveAxle front axle
purpose enhance vehicle stability
improve handling
improve traction
secondaryDriveAxle rear axle
senses brake input
steering angle
throttle position
wheel speed
yaw rate
torqueDistribution variable front-rear torque split
torqueTransferMechanism electronically controlled hydraulic clutch pack
typicalLayout transverse engine with front-wheel-drive bias
usedIn Audi vehicles
linked to: Audi

Bugatti Veyron
Land Rover vehicles
linked to: Land Rover

SEAT vehicles
Saab vehicles
Volkswagen Group vehicles
Volvo vehicles
linked to: Volvo Cars

Škoda vehicles

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Saab XWD all-wheel-drive system usesComponentFrom Haldex all-wheel-drive system
Saab XWD usesComponent Haldex coupling
linked to: Haldex all-wheel-drive system