Haldex developing AWD system for Hyundai
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Haldex developing AWD system for Hyundai
The Swedish engineers at Haldex can finally add an Asian automaker to the ever-expanding list of companies using the firm's all-wheel-drive systems. Haldex currently supplies systems to the entire Volkswagen consortium (from Audi to Bugatti), as well as Land Rover and Volvo. Additionally, the Haldex XWD system that's finding its way into Saabs will likely spread across much of the GM range in the future. That same AWD setup is the basis for a system that will be employed on some Hyundai models in the coming years.
Haldex announced the partnership late last week when it received a prototype order from Hyundai, which includes the development and installation of the fourth generation "Limited Slip Coupling" and electronic LSD. The XWD system has the ability to sense a loss of traction and then distribute power to either the front or rear axle and on to an individual wheel.
There's no word on what vehicle will be used as a drivetrain guinea pig during testing, but the smart money is on some form of SUV or large sedan.
Haldex announced the partnership late last week when it received a prototype order from Hyundai, which includes the development and installation of the fourth generation "Limited Slip Coupling" and electronic LSD. The XWD system has the ability to sense a loss of traction and then distribute power to either the front or rear axle and on to an individual wheel.
There's no word on what vehicle will be used as a drivetrain guinea pig during testing, but the smart money is on some form of SUV or large sedan.
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Why does Hyundai have to go to Haldex for AWD systems? Doesn't make sense.
Hyundai and Kia already have good AWD systems on the Santa Fe, Tucson, VeraCruz, Sorento, and Sportage. These present systems could easily be adopted to Hyndai/Kia sedans with the existing hardware.
But, among inexpensive (under $35,000), car-based AWD systems, Subaru's are still probably the best.......for simplicity, durability, ease of repair, and long life. The way Subaru's low, flat, boxer four and six engines bolt right onto the transmission and AWD hardware with a minimum of extra gears and hardware borders on the ingenious.
Hyundai and Kia already have good AWD systems on the Santa Fe, Tucson, VeraCruz, Sorento, and Sportage. These present systems could easily be adopted to Hyndai/Kia sedans with the existing hardware.
But, among inexpensive (under $35,000), car-based AWD systems, Subaru's are still probably the best.......for simplicity, durability, ease of repair, and long life. The way Subaru's low, flat, boxer four and six engines bolt right onto the transmission and AWD hardware with a minimum of extra gears and hardware borders on the ingenious.
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Subaru, however, does not use just one basic AWD system........they have 5 different ones, depending on engine and transmission.
Toyota and Honda also have durable, inexpensive, AWD systems in the RAV4, CR-V, Highlander, and Pilot, but they are not as simple mechanically, nor as refined, as the Subaru and Audi systems.
Last edited by mmarshall; Nov 26, 2007 at 02:31 PM.
No arguments there. The Quattro AWD system is probably the second-best AWD system there is, (one of the best over $35,000)..........and second only to Subaru's in Audis priced under $35,000.
Subaru, however, does not use just one basic AWD system........they have 5 different ones, depending on engine and transmission.
Toyota and Honda also have durable, inexpensive, AWD systems in the RAV4, CR-V, Highlander, and Pilot, but they are not as simple mechanically, nor as refined, as the Subaru and Audi systems.
Subaru, however, does not use just one basic AWD system........they have 5 different ones, depending on engine and transmission.
Toyota and Honda also have durable, inexpensive, AWD systems in the RAV4, CR-V, Highlander, and Pilot, but they are not as simple mechanically, nor as refined, as the Subaru and Audi systems.
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