The Honda CR-V system waits for slippage to occur and then sends power back. It is different than the real time AWD system in the Honda CR-V in that it can lock and it attempts to predict when traction will be lost and apply power to all four wheels before slippage occurs (by monitoring throttle inputs). The VTM-4 AWD system in the MDX has the same design as the VTM-4 systems found in the Honda Pilot and HondaвЂ…Ridgeline. To reduce drivetrain noise and increase fuel efficiency, the system runs as frontвЂ…wheelвЂ…drive during normal cruising.

Additionally, the system offers a lock mode which can be activated and operated at low speeds and provides permanent 4wd and the equivalent of a locked rear differential designed for climbing steep hills and getting out of stuck situations. The vehicle features an automatic fourвЂ…wheelвЂ…drive system (named VTM-4) that engages during off the line acceleration as well as when wheel slippage is detected.

The vehicle is designed to hold 7 passengers, but the third row seats are small and only seat two, in contrast to the Odyssey and Pilot whose third row holds three passengers.

The cargo floor can flip up to provide two additional seats.

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