The new Junior Ibrida Q4, presented these days at the 101 International Motor Fair in Brussels, complements the range of the compact SUV of the Italian brand. On the side of the hybrid version of 136 horses , the pure electric of 156 hp and also electric Veloce that gives generously 280 horsepower , Junior Ibrida Q4 comes to offer four-wheel drive and even with low Cubism. CORVERSE This is because it uses the same 1.2lt petrol engine of 136 horsepower and hybrid version, but now apart from the one 21 kW electric motor built into the 6 relationship automatic double clutch box, there is another electric motor, the same power, located on the rear axle, resulting in moving the rear wheels directly, offering four-wheel drive without the driver having to do anything, since electronic management decides when each engine should operate. The four-wheel drive ensures better adhesion and enables for off-road driving, which also serves independent multi-link suspension, which for the first time is placed in Junior. I note that “Power Looping Technology” directly powers the rear engine if necessary, so that the four-wheel drive works regardless of the battery charge level of the hybrid system. As to how to drive, the DNA system of the four-wheeled Junior beyond the “Natural ” option, for everyday use, “Dynamic” for maximum power and “Advanced Efficiency ” that prioritises high efficiency by minimizing consumption, there is also the “Q4” option for even better grip on slippery roads.
Alfa Romeo: With 136 horsepower, hybrid and four-wheeled Junior Q4
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