With winter upon us, it's clear that getting your hands on a model that offers excellent all-wheel drive is a priority for the vast majority of buyers. If you're in the market for a Kia vehicle, you're in good hands because the all-wheel drive that the company offers is perfect for winter.
Here's how it offers us maximum safety.
First of all, it is important to understand that with a range as wide as the one we offer, it is possible to find small differences from one model to another. Let's get down to the basics.
With most Kia vehicles, you'll find a four-wheel drive system that works automatically. So you don't have to think about selecting the mode when you get behind the wheel. Basically, it distributes power evenly to each wheel to give you maximum traction at all times.
With some models, it's interesting to find a mode that locks the system. Pressing the 4WD Lock button locks the system for maximum traction. This lock is maintained up to a speed of 30 km/h, after which the model returns to automatic AWD mode. If you leave the setting in this position, the locked mode will return when your speed drops below 40 km/h.
It is not recommended to use this mode if the surface is dry. It is ideal, on the contrary, in heavy snow, ice, mud, etc.
Then, with some models, like the Seltos, there is another function like torque vectoring. This distributes power in turns to provide the best grip but also promotes unprecedented stability. This kind of technology makes a model stand out in its class.
And it can go even further when a specific use is required. For example, with the sporty Stinger GTS, a drift mode can be activated. This mode also offers four-wheel drive but favours the rear wheels to give the driver a more sporty feel.
To find out more about the different drive systems offered by Kia, don't hesitate to come and see us at the dealership. Our advisors can answer all your questions.
