I overheard at the local Alfa Romeo Launch event, the Sales Manager speaking to a prospective buyer. I heard them in passing and didn't have the opportunity to speak to him directly about this. In a nutshell he said, that if you purchase the AWD option, you don't need, AND, it would be a waste of money, to purchase the limited slip option (in the Performance Package).
Not having the personal knowledge of all of the characteristics and operations of the Giulia AWD system and the torque-vectoring system and the non defeatable active traction control system, maybe he is correct. Or, maybe he is incorrect.
I have been led to believe that the Giulia AWD operates in 100% RWD until (a certain amount of) slippage is detected and then the ECU activates the AWD system (and then as needed, the torque-vectoring) and then the front wheels are driven. I would think that in comparison, an open differential would trigger the AWD sooner than a limited slip differential. Thus, the Giulia AWD would have better traction and operate in 100% RWD mode longer (as with spirited driving) with the limited slip option. As most of us would agree (I think), it is more desirable to operate in 100% RWD as long as possible, before the front wheels become driven.
Has anyone had this discussion when ordering their Giulia?
Does anyone have an opinion on this?
Not having the personal knowledge of all of the characteristics and operations of the Giulia AWD system and the torque-vectoring system and the non defeatable active traction control system, maybe he is correct. Or, maybe he is incorrect.
I have been led to believe that the Giulia AWD operates in 100% RWD until (a certain amount of) slippage is detected and then the ECU activates the AWD system (and then as needed, the torque-vectoring) and then the front wheels are driven. I would think that in comparison, an open differential would trigger the AWD sooner than a limited slip differential. Thus, the Giulia AWD would have better traction and operate in 100% RWD mode longer (as with spirited driving) with the limited slip option. As most of us would agree (I think), it is more desirable to operate in 100% RWD as long as possible, before the front wheels become driven.
Has anyone had this discussion when ordering their Giulia?
Does anyone have an opinion on this?