Optimized handling, increased safety, improved fuel
efficiency
AURORA, ON, May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Magna
International Inc., the largest independent 4WD/AWD supplier
globally, announced today the company is supplying its intelligent
Dynamax™ all-wheel drive coupling on a global basis to power the
all-wheel-drive (AWD) system of the all-new Kia Sorento. With Dynamax, the Sorento provides
drivers with optimized handling, increased safety and improved fuel
efficiency.
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"We are excited to expand our successful partnership with Kia
Motors by supplying our Dynamax system to the third-generation
Sorento, and we are proud to support Kia globally with this
innovative product," said Jake
Hirsch, president of Magna Powertrain.
Magna's Dynamax system is the first continuous and fully active
AWD system that exchanges information with the control electronics
of the car, allowing it to anticipate events and adjust early-on
rather than react to changing conditions like previous AWD systems.
By ensuring that Dynamax is one step ahead of the car, ideal torque
and traction can significantly improve stability, performance and
fuel efficiency.
The multi-plate coupling of the Dynamax system and its
energy-efficient electronic components boost the track stability of
the front axle, effectively preventing unwanted under- and
over-steering, and thus improving both safety and driving
enjoyment. The system's high-thermal stress tolerance also protects
the AWD system from overheating, even during long and/or steep
climbs.
The Dynamax all-wheel-drive coupling is manufactured by the
WIA-Magna Powertrain joint venture in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do,
South Korea, and shipped to Kia's
Sorento assembly locations in South
Korea and the United
States. The Dynamax system was first introduced in
2010 on the Kia Sportage.
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 316
manufacturing operations and 87 product development, engineering
and sales centres in 29 countries. We have approximately 133,000
employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers
through innovative products and processes, and World Class
Manufacturing. Our product capabilities include producing body,
chassis, interior, exterior, seating, powertrain, electronic,
vision, closure and roof systems and modules, as well as complete
vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing. Our Common Shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock
Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our
website at www.magna.com.
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