As the Beijing Winter Olympics approach, the enthusiasm of the masses across the country to participate in ice and snow sports continues to rise. Recently, the cover news and West China Metropolis Daily also launched the "Winter Olympics Winter Tour sichuan cover" and "Sichuan Top Ten Winter Tourist Resorts" series of selection activities, which received positive responses from many netizens.
In the face of the upcoming New Year's Day holiday, many Sichuan people have also put going out to "play with snow" on the agenda. However, in winter, especially when traveling in ice and snow, a safer four-wheel drive model is very necessary. Which 4WD off-road ability is stronger? And which models are all-rounders that combine passability and comfort? This issue of the Fire Wheel is for everyone to find out.
All-around SUV player
For most families, this type of car has the high ride comfort of a sedan while dealing with not particularly harsh road conditions, making it a golden choice for home travel.
In this market, it is often the brands that develop different four-wheel drive technologies and then install them on most of their models. Therefore, in this section, we mainly introduce the four-wheel drive technology of each brand.
NO.1 Audi Quattro
When it comes to four-wheel drive, I believe many people will think of that classic gecko icon, which is the logo of the Audi quattro four-wheel drive system. As the first and most successful automaker to use four-wheel drive devices in rally racing, Audi's Quattro four-wheel drive technology has been developed for eight generations. While audi all-wheel drive systems have evolved into quadtro ultras with better fuel economy and responsiveness today, the quattro name is still the strongest voice in the quad drive space.
Represents the new car: Audi Q8
Recently, Audi officially released four ice and snow sports version models, of which the Audi Q8 in addition to the all-black net, LOGO logo and window frame, but also replaced with black exterior mirrors and black roof rack guide. Its quadtro four-wheel drive system with four-wheel servo technology makes it easier to drive in urban conditions and enjoy snow and ice. In addition, the new car is equipped with adaptive air suspension, which can better filter the fine vibrations of the road surface.
NO.2 Mercedes Benz 4MATIC
The core technology of The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC four-wheel drive is the 4ETS differential limiting technology. 4ETS is the use of ABS braking force automatic distribution function to achieve differential limiting. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system is compact and lightweight, while also optimising friction. Compared to other all-wheel drive systems, the advantages are also quite obvious, including weight, fuel economy, comfort and safety in passive state.
Represents the new car: EQA 300 4MATIC
As a pure electric model, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4MATIC is equipped with a combination of front and rear dual motors, with a maximum power of 168 kW and a maximum torque of 390 N·m. The battery capacity is 73.5kWh, and the CLTC has a range of up to 537km. In addition, it also provides three energy recovery modes and intelligent timely four-wheel drive system, and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h given by the official is only 7.7 seconds. In terms of suspension tuning, it is more comfortable and filters the undulations on the road surface very thoroughly.
NO.3 BMW xDrive
The core technology of the xDrive all-wheel drive system is a transfer agent developed by Magner Steyr of Austria to continuously adjust the torque distribution. The xDrive system continuously changes the distribution of torque according to the road conditions, transmitting the torque required by the forward and rear wheels, with the default torque distribution of 40:60 for the front and rear, and the maximum torque distribution ratio between 0:100 and 100:0 for the front and rear. Torque distribution can be done in 0.1 seconds.
Represents a new car: iX xDrive 50
The iX xDrive 50 features the latest large-size enclosed double kidney front grille from the BMW family, and the headlight set features a narrow and long design that is more futuristic in design. The car is equipped with a dual motor system front and rear, and the maximum endurance can reach 630 kilometers. In terms of power, the iX xDrive 50 model has a maximum power of 523 hp, a peak torque of 765 Nm, and an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
Professional off-road player
In this category, they are all the top players with peak off-road performance, and they do not give themselves a four-wheel drive technology name to "stick gold", but rely on strong mechanical quality and off-road performance to conquer those fanatical fans.
So in this section, we will directly introduce the most powerful "tough guy" models in the world at present.
NO.1 Jeep Wrangler
As one of the most powerful off-road vehicles in the world, the Wrangler is equipped with a powerful Rock-Trac mechanical time-sharing four-wheel drive, which is capable of locking the front and rear axle differentials with a TRU-LOK electronically controlled differential lock, and has the industry's only 4:1 low-speed transfer case that amplifies engine torque by 4x. When the tire slips, up to 100% of the torque can be distributed to the tire with good grip.
The Wrangler also has a approach angle of up to 35° and a departure angle of 28°, plus a longitudinal passage angle of 22°, a minimum ground clearance of 223 mm, and a wading depth of nearly half a meter, thus ensuring easy passage in any situation.
Because of this, the Wrangler became the only production vehicle capable of passing through the RubiconTrail and the Ojos delSalado volcano in Chile's Andes at an altitude of 6,646 meters.
NO.2 Mercedes G-Class
It is the longest-produced passenger car in mercedes-Benz history. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the hardest and most emotional of all Mercedes-Benz car series. The new generation of G-Class retains strong off-road performance at the same time, the interior is also more luxurious, the newly designed steering wheel, the newly designed dashboard layout and equipped with a 12.3-inch high-definition display, so that the new G-class off-road vehicle can fully meet consumers' needs for in-vehicle interconnection functions.
In terms of performance, its full-time all-wheel drive system still retains three 100% differential locks. The approach angle is 31 degrees, the departure angle is 30 degrees, the ground clearance is 241 mm, and the wading depth is 700 mm.
NO.3 Toyota Land Cruiser
"There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, and there must be a Toyota car when there is a road." Although the appearance is simple and low-key, the name of "Land Cruiser" is known to everyone. Since its birth, Land Cruiser has gone through more than 60 years.
Toyota Land Cruiser has always been with strong off-road performance, cost-effective, leather durability of the three characteristics, standing in the head of imported off-road vehicles. Its combination with time-sharing four-wheel drive maintains a non-load-bearing body, a soft front and back hard suspension structure, turning off-road into a belief.
As a tibetan artifact in the hearts of many off-road enthusiasts, its leather-resistant and powerful comprehensive performance has withstood the harshest test of the western plateau.
Which four-wheel drive partner will you choose when you travel in winter? In addition, don't forget to pay attention to the "Winter Olympics Winter Tour Sichuan On the Cover" activity, join in to share the excitement of the winter tour in Sichuan, and you will also have the opportunity to get free scenic spot tickets, hot spring tickets, ski tickets, ropeway tickets and other Sichuan winter tourism products.
Cover news reporter Liu Nian