SURE-HANDLING TRACTION ANYWHERE YOU GO
Outlander’s full-time 4WD with VCU (Viscous Coupling Unit) offers drivers the superior skid-free traction and maximized pulling power of all four the superior skid-free traction and maximized pulling power of all four wheels, all without the hassle of shifting in and out of 2WD whenever conditions change. The center differential provides a 50:50 torque split for sure, confident handling performance both on-road and off.
The VCU optimizes torque distribution between the front and rear wheels to best suit the situation, transferring torque from spinning wheels to those with traction in wet or slippery conditions for safer-all-road conditions, Outlander’s 4WD technology-based on the same 4WD systems that have produced outstanding results for the Lancer Evolution, an internationally respected performer in worldwide rally competition – makes itself known as it carries you safely and smoothly through weather and terrain that stops lesser cars in their tracks.