In the real world, road surfaces are less than perfect. And although snow or rain may seem to be your biggest enemy behind the wheel, it's often other seasonal conditions that you least expect that can turn your everyday driving route into an obstacle course.

Cadillac's AWD System is Always Hard at Work to Protect You

In the spring, sudden rain showers can quickly result in slick driving surfaces and unexpected deep puddles. During the fall, playing in a large pile of dry leaves can be a lot of fun, but they can also instantly turn wet roads into slippery terrain. Even in the summer, the AWD system in your Cadillac is hard at work when you're trying to avoid sudden potholes or when you're heading down the final stretch of a slippery gravel road to the cottage.

In fact, the Cadillac AWD system automatically kicks in to help you stay balanced every time you're on the road. It works by constantly monitoring all the conditions under each of your wheels. So whether it's in snow, rain or mud, if it detects any sort of control is being lost, it automatically redistributes available power forward or rearward to the wheels with best traction so that your momentum is maintained.

AWD Also Enhances All Season Performance

The Cadillac AWD system can also help to enhance your overall performance. In passenger vehicles (such as the CTS), the system splits power distribution in a 25:75 ratio between your front and rear wheels under normal driving conditions. Similarly, the Cadillac Escalade delivers a 40:60 front to rear torque split to reflect the unique conditions present in larger vehicles. The result is an impressive dynamic driving experience that helps you maintain a sporty feel on the road while still providing excellent all-wheel-drive capability when necessary. Best of all, the Cadillac AWD system is an unobtrusive system that instinctively functions with silence and refinement so you can enjoy a more confident, uninterrupted drive - no matter where you're headed.

If you're looking for even more peace of mind behind the wheel, Cadillac's other impressive technologies such as the StabiliTrak TM electronic stability control system, Magnetic Ride Control® suspension, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction Control all work in conjunction with the AWD system to help keep you in control of the road.

So, even though you might not be able to predict the future, what tomorrow's forecast really is or what might be around the next corner - with the Cadillac AWD system, you can prepare for it - all year round.

All Wheel Drive is available on the CTS, SRX and STS, and is standard on both the Escalade and Escalade Hybrid.

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