AURORA, ON,
June 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Magna
International Inc. announced today that its Magna Powertrain
operating unit, the global leader in four-wheel/all-wheel-drive
systems, is the supplier of the new all-wheel-drive (AWD) system
available on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The 2015 Genesis marks the
first Hyundai sedan to offer an AWD system known as
HTRAC®.
"The launch of the Genesis HTRAC system is a continuation of a
close partnership between Hyundai and Magna Powertrain on advanced
all-wheel-drive systems," said Jake
Hirsch, president of Magna Powertrain.
The new Genesis will be built at Hyundai's Ulsan, Korea, plant,
with the AWD system being produced and shipped from Magna
Powertrain's Lannach and Ilz facilities in Austria.
Hyundai's new HTRAC AWD was developed as a multi-mode system,
providing an electronic, variable-torque-split clutch with active
torque control between the front and rear axles. The system deploys
a newly developed right-hand drop version of Magna Powertrain's
active transfer case, which enabled Hyundai to overcome challenging
underbody packaging constraints.
HTRAC offers driver-selectable modes that adapt the AWD system
performance. Normal and Eco modes provide more traction in
all-weather conditions, while the Sport setting gives a more agile
feel by increasing the amount of torque sent to the rear wheels. To
maximize efficiency, the system directs available torque to the
rear wheels during steady-state highway cruising, improving fuel
economy and NVH.
This active transfer case has a wide range of torque
distribution and has been tuned in the Genesis to optimize
performance under various conditions such as straight-line
acceleration, medium- and high-speed cornering and hill-starts.
About Magna Powertrain
Magna Powertrain, an operating group of Magna International, is a
global supplier for the automotive industry with full capabilities
in powertrain design, development, testing and manufacturing.
Complete system integration sets us apart from our competitors, and
our innovations make important contributions to the overall
performance of vehicles around the world: they aim to improve fuel
economy, make vehicles safer and lighter, ensure a pleasurable
driving experience, and provide added value to our customers.
In line with increasing environmental pressure, many of Magna
Powertrain's innovations focus on electronically controlled
technologies, supporting the quest for improved efficiency and
reduced emissions. Manufacturing locations, engineering centers,
and sales offices are situated close to our global customer base,
stretching throughout all regions of the world.
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 315 manufacturing
operations and 82 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 29 countries. We have over 128,000 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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Image with caption: "Magna's active transfer case has a wide
range of torque distribution and has been tuned in the Hyundai
Genesis to optimize performance under various conditions. The
system deploys a new right-hand drop version of the transfer case,
which enabled Hyundai to overcome underbody packaging constraints.
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