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GREATER STABILITY FOR MORE DRIVING PLEASURE

In addition to the 4-wheel drive chassis, the All-new Austral features a multi-link rear axle for better roadholding, a more comfortable drive, and exceptional stability in all circumstances. On bad roads, movement of the rear wheels benefit from improved steering and are much better and negotiating any irregular road surfaces. The advantages are immediate: wheel-to-road contact is superior, while the comfort and acoustics are optimal.

When travelling at high speeds or taking corners faster than 50km/h, the rear wheels turn as much as 1° in the same direction as the front wheels. This is achieved thanks to the addition of a steering actuator mounted on the rear axle, which controls input coming from the power steering, the engine, and the electronic stability program (ESP).

HANDLING LIKE A CITY CAR

Very agile and easy to manoeuvre through city streets, the Austral boasts exceptional handling for a C-segment SUV. Its kerb-to-kerb turning circle is as tight as 10.1m, which is better than some city cars. The Austral’s steering actuator located on the rear axle can turn the rear wheels up to 5° in the opposite direction of the front wheels (compared to 3.5° on the previous generation 4-wheel drive) – a great technical feat.

PERSONALISED SETTINGS WITH MULTI-SENSE

With the latest generation of MULTI-SENSE technology on Austral, the driver can now amplify the dynamic driving experience. Depending on the pre-programmed driving mode selected: Eco, Comfort or Sport, it is possible to set each of the 3 modes to one of 13 different levels. The settings cover the behaviour of the chassis as well as certain driving sensations: steering effort, chassis and engine response, traction control and vehicle dynamic control. This feature can be accessed via the OpenR screen, or a new function-specific button located on the steering wheel.