'15 GLA45 AMG - 4motion Haldex FWD with slip detection

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Oct 30, 2014 | 11:19 AM

northern2020

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'15 GLA45 AMG - 4matic Haldex FWD with slip detection

Hello

Hoping some forum members can chime in on the 4motion on the '15 GLA45 AMG.

Im considering this vehicle, coming from an Audi quattro background.

It says this is a FWD car and when wheel slippage is detected it splits the distribution to 50/50 FWD/RWD bias.

Im concerned about deep winter driving conditions and general performance in our Canadian winters.

Any thoughts on how or is this a great winter driving car?

Thanks in advance!

Last edited by northern2020; Oct 31, 2014 at 01:14 AM.

Oct 30, 2014 | 11:35 AM

juice91si

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Originally Posted by northern2020

4Matic. 4motion is vw.

The awd works great in winter, the system transfers up to 50% when needed to the rear wheels so it offers great economy and all weather driving capability. Where in Canada are you from?

Fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive
• Up to 25% lighter than all-wheel-drive systems offered by competitors
• A two-piece propeller shaft transfers the power from the engine to the
rear axle
• An electro-hydraulically controlled multi-disc clutch is integrated with
the rear axle differential (AMG tuned for GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC)
• The multi-disc clutch immediately detects slip at the front axle and
channels the engine torque to the rear wheels as necessary - All this
takes place virtually without the driver noticing
• In normal driving, the 4MATIC system uses front-wheel drive in the
interests of optimum efficiency
• During spirited driving, the fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive splits
the torque between front and rear axle up to a ratio of 50:50 front to
rear
• 4MATIC adjusted according to selected setting of 3-stage ESP
(GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC only)

Last edited by juice91si; Oct 30, 2014 at 11:38 AM.

Oct 30, 2014 | 03:05 PM

northern2020

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Thanks for the reply

Im in Edmonton, Alberta.

Just did a deal on a '15 GLA45 AMG edition 1 in black will all the configurable options.

Oct 30, 2014 | 05:20 PM

natrat

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Originally Posted by northern2020

Thanks for the reply

Im in Edmonton, Alberta.

Just did a deal on a '15 GLA45 AMG edition 1 in black will all the configurable options.

if you got 20s think twice cuz there are no 235/40 20 snows or all seasons. no big deal if you plan on dedicated 18s for winter

also amg sport suspension might really suck on ice pack and it's already on the firm side