All-wheel drive vehicles have become very popular on the market. Their ability to deliver constant grip and traction on the road, even during the winter or when driving on wet or muddy roads, has made them a resounding success.
Several Volkswagen all-wheel drive models are available at Complexe VW 440 in Laval; discover everything they have to offer!
Volkswagen all-wheel drive: a smart choice!
Volkswagen's all-wheel drive system, called 4MOTION, can be found on many of the models offered by VW Canada, either as a standard feature or available on option. Designed to offer great traction at all times, this system distributes torque dynamically to all four wheels to adapt in real-time to changing road conditions.
The sensors and software of the 4MOTION system monitor the speed of each wheel several times a second. For example, if it detects that a tire is skidding, it only takes a fraction of a second for the system to send up to 50 percent of the power to the rear axle to compensate for it.
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Volkswagen AWD vehicles in Laval
Every Volkswagen SUVs can be equipped with 4MOTION, either as a standard or optional feature. Below is a list of such SUVs sorted from smallest to biggest.
Taos
Powered by a 1.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, the VW Taos comes standard with front-wheel drive and can be equipped with Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel drive system for enhanced handling and performance in difficult weather conditions.
Small but versatile, its cargo capacity is of 795 L, which increases to 1877 liters when the second row is folded.
Learn more about the towing capacity of Volkswagen vehicules.
Tiguan
The VW Tiguan is the manufacturer’s most popular SUV and it is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. The latter option also offers different driving modes to better adapt to road conditions: Road, Off-Road, Snow and Custom Off-Road, which allows you to further customize the settings to your liking. It also features a third row of seats which allows it to seat up to 7 passengers.
Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 184-horsepower, the Tiguan can tow up to 1,500 pounds. What’s more, the 5-seat version can carry between 1065 and 2081 liters, depending on whether the rear seats are folded down or not. The version with 3 rows of seats, in turn, boasts a cargo volume of 934 to 1860 liters.
Atlas Cross Sport
This 5-passenger SUV simply has it all, including standard 4MOTION all-wheel drive on every version. It also offers much more precise and responsive steering than many of its competitors, and it can generate optimal traction regardless of weather or road conditions.
If this SUV caught your eye, you’ll have the choice of 2 engines: the first is a turbocharged 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine with 235-horsepower; or you can choose the 3.6-L V6 with 276-horsepower. Depending on the engine, the VW Atlas Cross Sport will offer a towing capacity ranging from 2000 to 5000 pounds.
Last but not least, it also offers a very a generous cargo volume that ranges between 1141 and 2203 litres.
Atlas
The Volkswagen Atlas is undoubtedly similar to the Atlas Cross Sport, but it offers 3 rows of seats and a more generous cargo volume which ranges from 1571 to 2741 litres depending on which rows of seats are folded.
And once again, every version of the Atlas is equipped with the 4MOTION system as a standard feature. As for their powertrain, the Atlas offers the same engines and towing capabilities as the Atlas Cross Sport.
Volkswagen Sedan
There is one Volkswagen car that is equipped with all-wheel drive: it’s the luxurious Arteon, featuring the 4MOTION system as a standard feature.
This sedan is surprisingly spacious, offering up to 1,591 litres of cargo space, no less! It is also equipped with a powerful 2.0-L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine generating a whopping 268 horsepower.
The Arteon is truly the complete package: an elegant exterior, a powerful engine and a-wheel drive!
To learn more about our all-wheel drive Volkswagen vehicles for sale in Laval, or to schedule a test drive so you can experience them for yourself, simply stop by Complexe VW 440, your Volkswagen dealer near Terrebonne and Montreal-North!