Improve torque vectoring with XDS (Expanded Electronic Differential Lock)

Torque vectoring is a computer-controlled system designed to distribute the engine's power across the left and right sides of a car's axle. By effectively controlling power distribution, torque vectoring enhances the vehicle's cornering capability and improves stability, particularly during high-speed maneuvers and cornering.

In systems like XDS found in Volkswagen Group cars, torque vectoring is achieved through braking. During a turn, the system applies braking force to the inside wheel, effectively slowing it down. This action helps to redistribute torque to the outside wheel, which has more grip, allowing the vehicle to navigate the corner more efficiently.

On the road, a car equipped with torque vectoring should feel more secure and stable, especially when cornering at speed. Drivers may notice that the front of the car responds more eagerly to steering inputs, facilitating a smoother and more controlled turn-in before the front wheels lose grip and start to understeer.

Overall, torque vectoring enhances the vehicle's handling characteristics, making it feel more agile and responsive while providing a sense of confidence and stability, particularly during dynamic driving situations such as cornering.