Kia launches new Dynamax™ AWD system for Sportage
Kia has announced plans to include the new Dynamax™ All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system in the production of the all-new Kia Sportage. In partnering with Magna Powertrain, part of Magna International Inc, Kia will be incorporating the Dynamax™ All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system in the new Sportage which will bring technologically advanced benefits to new Sportage customers and raise the overall appeal of the exciting product line-up.
The Sportage is one of the first compact SUV to feature the Magna Powertrain’s innovative, continuous and fully active AWD coupling system; Dynamax that promises to deliver enhanced driving performance, safety, lowered fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
Technical Background of the Dynamax™ AWD System
By continuously monitoring driving conditions, the Dynamax system anticipates AWD system requirements allowing for proactive responses to all conditions. The Dynamax’s intelligent control unit analyzes data from the vehicle controller and using a multi-plate clutch, the coupling system is fully controllable via an electro-hydraulic actuation system.
Advantages of the Dynamax™ AWD system
- Improved lateral stability while cornering
- Removal of unintended over and under steer by reducing unwanted traction forces to the front and rear axle
- High thermal capacity, which helps prevent overheating and subsequent shutdown of the coupling during events such as hill climbing and trailer towing
- Optimized traction and maximum efficiency through variable torque requirement delivery
- Lowered Fuel consumption, reduced Co2 emissions and minimal energy usage
Offering true AWD benefits and features, the Dynamax™ AWD system is the perfect coupling with the all new Sportage and assures to offer drivers with and exciting driving experience with enhanced safety and performance.
For more details about the Dynamax™ AWD system in the Sportage click here to read the full press release.
DYNAMAX provides a continuous distribution of torque to both axles and an intelligent control unit which constantly exchanges information with the automobile control electronics.
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