When you own a vehicle, it's important to have at least a basic understanding of what's under the hood. This will ensure that you're able to diagnose basic problems so that your daily routine in Knoxville, TN experiences minimal interruption. One important part of your Hyundai's mechanical systems is the drive line. This is the system that's responsible for delivering power to the vehicle's wheels. When it comes to Hyundai vehicles, there are two types of drive lines you need to be aware of if you want to be totally informed about these exceptional cars and SUVs.
Front-Wheel-Drive
The most common drive type that you'll come across is front-wheel-drive. All of Hyundai's cars are equipped only with front-wheel-drive, while Hyundai's SUVs come standard with front-wheel-drive. Front-wheel-drive is quite effective at maintaining control and simplifying the vehicle design to help reduce costs. In a front-wheel-drive vehicle, most of the mechanical components sit near the front of the vehicle where the engine is. Since everything is located together, there is less linkage needed, meaning that you'll enjoy easier maintenance and an overall lower cost of ownership. Plus, since power is only ever provided to the wheels that carry most of the weight, you can enjoy good traction, even when the road conditions aren't great.
All-Wheel-Drive
The other drive type that's available on some Hyundai vehicles is all-wheel-drive. This option is only available on Hyundai's SUVs, since these vehicles tend to be used more for off-roading and other low-traction situations around Maryville, TN. Typically, an all-wheel-drive system delivers power to the front wheels, since these wheels help provide the most traction. However, if the front wheels experience a loss in traction, the Hyundai all-wheel-drive system can immediately deliver power to the rear axle to help you regain control. All of this is completely automated and happens in a fraction of a second.
If you'd like to test drive some of our front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles, give us a call at Grayson Hyundai today.
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