Hyundai’s Palisade performs great in snow
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On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor said that its Palisade SUV will come with a new feature dubbed Snow Mode that is designed to help the vehicle navigate snowy terrain by redistributing power to its wheels. The Palisade, Hyundai Motor’s new large SUV, is slated to launch later this month.
The new vehicle will be the first SUV in Korea to come with Snow Mode or an equivalent function, according to Hyundai Motor.
The system helps redistribute driving power to the wheels so that a car stuck on a snowy road can regain traction.
A video posted on a Hyundai Motor blog on Tuesday shows the Palisade crossing uneven snowy terrain. At one point, the car’s left rear wheel is left spinning in the air, but the Snow Mode quickly recognizes the lack of traction and transfers the driving power to the other wheels. Later in the video, power is shifted to the right rear wheel to give the vehicle a boost, enabling it to get back onto the road.
The carmaker said the SUV model has been tested on 6,000 kilometers on snowy terrain in Arjeplog, Sweden over the past two years.
The large Palisade SUV will launch on Nov. 28 at the LA Auto Show.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific vehicle model will be the first in Korea to feature Snow Mode or a similar function?
Which specific vehicle model will be the first in Korea to feature Snow Mode or a similar function?
The Hyundai Palisade, a new large SUV from Hyundai Motor, will be the first SUV in Korea to include Snow Mode or an equivalent function. It is slated to launch later this month.
Q.How does the new Snow Mode system help the Palisade regain traction on snowy roads?
How does the new Snow Mode system help the Palisade regain traction on snowy roads?
The Snow Mode system redistributes driving power to the wheels when a car is stuck on a snowy road, helping it regain traction. It can transfer power to other wheels if one loses grip.
Q.Where and for how long has Hyundai tested the Palisade SUV's Snow Mode capabilities?
Where and for how long has Hyundai tested the Palisade SUV's Snow Mode capabilities?
The SUV model has been extensively tested on snowy terrain in Arjeplog, Sweden. The carmaker confirmed it has been tested over 6,000 kilometers in this location during the past two years.
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