S-AWC
THE WORLD'S MOST
ADVANCED FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE SYSTEM
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Mitsubishi Motors Is A Recognized Leader In 4-wheel Drive Engineering, And Has Been Ever Since We First
Introduced The Mitsubishi Px33 In 1936.
system, building vehicles that have conquered the rigors of off-road rally and endurance racing. These advanced
technologies have been transitioned into every All-Wheel Control-equipped Mitsubishi Motors vehicle, providing
you with the stability and traction you need to tackle any driving scenario, including our slippery Canadian
winter roads.
THE CONTROL YOU NEED
Mitsubishi Motors’ patented All-Wheel Control system leverages a suite of innovative technologies that delivers
confidence and a superior driving experience by improving handling, safety and performance across a variety of
driving and road conditions – wet, slick or dry.
DRIVER SELECTABLE MODES
Mitsubishi Motors’ All-Wheel Control system puts YOU in control, with the ability to choose how engaged the
system is. There are three settings available at the touch of a button, optimizing your preference between fuel
economy and 4-Wheel Drive capability without compromising safety.
OUTLANDER
4-Wheel Drive ECO: the system automatically transfers torque to the rear wheels when loss of
traction is detected, to enhance stability beyond the typical 2-Wheel Drive fuel-efficient drive mode.
4-Wheel Drive Auto: offers a well-balanced 4-Wheel Drive performance, resulting in enhanced
fuel efficiency, traction, high-speed stability and predictable handling based on road and driving
conditions.
4-Wheel Drive Lock: increased torque is applied to the rear wheels, helping the vehicle
enhance
performance on slippery surfaces, such as on snow-covered roads or sand.
DRIVER SELECTABLE MODES
Mitsubishi Motors’ All-Wheel Control system puts YOU in control, with the ability to choose how engaged the
system is. There are three settings available at the touch of a button, optimizing your preference between fuel
economy and 4-Wheel Drive capability without compromising safety.
RVR
2-Wheel Drive: keeps the vehicle in Front-Wheel Drive regardless of driving conditions, for
economical driving on normal dry roads and freeways.
4-Wheel Drive Auto: offers a well-balanced 4-Wheel Drive performance, resulting in enhanced
fuel efficiency, traction, high-speed stability and predictable handling based on road and driving conditions.
4-Wheel Drive Lock: increased torque is applied to the rear wheels, helping the vehicle enhance
performance on slippery surfaces, such as on snow-covered roads or sand.
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED COUPLING
When wheel slippage is detected, the system directs torque between the front and rear axles as required, to
enhance overall traction on slick surfaces. This is especially useful when accelerating from a stop on slippery
surfaces, or climbing a hill covered in ice or snow.
ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL
When the system detects a difference between the intended and actual direction of the vehicle, it
automatically reduces engine power and applies brakes independently on the wheels with less traction. This
reduces the chance of understeer or oversteer in tough cornering situations, enhancing safety and helping your
vehicle stay on its path.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Combined with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, the system prevents the wheels from locking up under heavy
braking, or while braking on slippery road surfaces. This allows the wheels to continue turning while stopping
in an emergency, keeping you in control at all times.
WITH THIS MUCH CONTROL, WE CALL IT SUPER
Mitsubishi Motors’ Super All-Wheel Control incorporates additional torque vectoring technologies to provide more
predictive handling by managing the left-to-right driving and braking forces at an advanced level, for drivers who
desire more control, capability and confidence – wherever and whenever they need it.
DRIVER SELECTABLE MODES
Super All-Wheel Control also features driver selectable modes at the touch of a button, to optimize
capability depending on the driving situation.
ECLIPSE CROSS
AUTO: offers a well-balanced 4-Wheel Drive performance, resulting in enhanced fuel
efficiency, traction, high-speed stability and predictable handling based on road and driving conditions.
SNOW: provides improved traction and stability specifically for snow-covered or slippery
roads.
GRAVEL: provides maximum traction on coarser roads or whenever you might find yourself
stuck in a rough patch of off-road terrain.
DRIVER SELECTABLE MODES
Super All-Wheel Control also features driver selectable modes at the touch of a button, to optimize
capability depending on the driving situation.
OUTLANDER GT S-AWC
4-Wheel Drive ECO: the system automatically transfers torque to the rear wheels when loss
of traction is detected, to enhance stability beyond the typical 2-Wheel Drive fuel-efficient drive mode.
NORMAL: offers a well-balanced 4-Wheel Drive performance, resulting in enhanced fuel
efficiency, traction, high-speed stability and predictable handling based on road and driving conditions.
SNOW: provides improved traction and stability specifically for snow-covered or slippery
roads.
LOCK: provides maximum torque distribution across all four wheels at all times, for drivers
who prefer to take the road less travelled, or for situations where more traction is required.
DRIVER SELECTABLE MODES
Super All-Wheel Control also features driver selectable modes at the touch of a button, to optimize
capability depending on the driving situation.
OUTLANDER PHEV
The Outlander PHEV is the only Plug-in Hybrid Electric SUV in Canada that offers all-electric 4-Wheel Drive,
meaning you don’t have to compromise fuel efficiency while driving in EV Mode with 4-Wheel Drive capability!
The twin electric motors manage the front-to-rear distribution of near-instantaneous torque to deliver the
traction to the wheels that need it most, when they need it.
NORMAL: offers a well-balanced 4-Wheel Drive performance, resulting in enhanced efficiency,
traction, high-speed stability and predictable handling based on road and driving conditions.
LOCK: provides maximum torque distribution across all four wheels at all times, for drivers
who prefer to take the road less travelled, or for situations where a more traction is required.
ACTIVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Found exclusively on Outlander GT S-AWC, the Active Front Differential limits the differential speed between
the right and left front wheels with an electronically controlled clutch when oversteer or understeer is
detected, helping you hug the corners as you originally planned.
ACTIVE YAW CONTROL
This highly advanced system uses real-time data from the steering wheel angle, yaw rate, driving torque,
braking pressure and wheel speed to detect excessive rotational force on any given wheel. It applies ABS
systems as required to the four wheels to quickly manage wheel speed and maximize traction, providing an
enhanced, sporty feel in tight corners, and improved safety when braking or accelerating in slippery or
snow-covered turns.