As far as Buick is concerned, the performance aspect of the GKN system is a welcome selling point. "This has a real performance element to it, with big benefits on acceleration and cornering. We think this will have more play in warm-weather states where consumers have traditionally eschewed the AWD option.” Those comments came courtesy of Doug Osterhoff, marketing manager for the LaCrosse, and were relayed to Automotive News (AN). The GKN system is unique in that it uses two clutches placed in the middle of the rear driveline module. It replaces the need for a differential as the clutch packs can send up to 100 percent of the available torque to the rear or the front wheels.
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