What is All-Wheel Control?
AWC takes AWD to a new level with more steering control over each wheel. AWD monitors road conditions and wheel speed to transfer power to whichever wheels have the most traction. This system improves handling in treacherous conditions, such as on snow or ice.
The AWC system includes components such as Active Center Differential and Active Stability Control, both of which do their part to keep you on the road. Mitsubishi has also included a new sport anti-lock braking system with Active Yaw Control to create a more dynamic steering response.
Mitsubishi introduced AWD in 2001, but it has evolved in the decades since with Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC). With this system, the vehicle can adapt to various driving conditions.
The Difference Between AWD and AWC
All-wheel drive is a type of drivetrain. Power is transferred to all four wheels to provide maximum traction. All-wheel control doesn’t stop at distributing power equally. It also focuses on regulating the power and brake force to each wheel to provide maximum control. While AWD provides power to the wheels, AWC manages steering and braking for optimal operation.
Enhanced Safety
Mitsubishi includes S-AWC on today’s models to enhance safety in all kinds of situations and road conditions as you travel around Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove or Inver Grove Heights. You’ll find numerous advanced safety systems on current models with new technologies being added.
A multi-view camera system gives you more information about your surroundings before you move. Adaptive Cruise Control allows you to stay with the flow of traffic while traveling at a set speed. Lane Departure Warning sends an alert to let you know if you drift across a line marker. You can avoid accidents with the assistance of Forward Collision Mitigation, which sends a warning of a potential crash situation.
As you shop for a new Mitsubishi at White Bear Mitsubishi, you’ll find that every trim of every model includes some of these safety features. Many of them can have other systems added with special packages and options.
AWC Models
If you’re looking for a mode with AWC, you’ll want to check out the flagship Mitsubishi Outlander. Even the base trim offers the option of S-AWC while the Ralliart makes it standard. The Outlander Sport includes AWC as standard across the board. You can even get AWC with the Outlander PHEV. S-AWC is standard on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for more confidence in the compact SUV.