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Hyundai vehicles might get the Haldex AWD system
By Yoann Besnard on 27 November 2007 | 
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The Swedish company Haldex has announced it had received an order from Hyundai to build a prototype equipped with the latest company's technology known as XWD. Already offered by Saab on the re-designed 9-3, Hyundai might become the second carmaker to adopt the new system and the first Asian carmaker to get a Haldex system.
Originally, the Haldex system is an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. It is not a permanent solution but a fully automated system that directs torque to the rear axle when slip occurs. The latest generation, dubbed XWD, includes an electronic limited slip differential and a pre-emptive engagement of rear wheels under hard acceleration. Up to 85% of torque can be sent to an individual wheel and during low load conditions, 96% of drive will go through the front wheels to improve fuel economy.
Haldex already supplies the Volkswagen group and Ford’s Land Rover and Volvo brands with its all-wheel drive systems.
Source: automotiveworld
