Automotive 4 Wheel-Drive (4WD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Market and Trend Analysis by Technology, Key Companies and Forecast, 2021-2036

Automotive 4 Wheel-Drive (4WD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Market and Trend Analysis by Technology, Key Companies and Forecast, 2021-2036

Summary

Although AWD (All Wheel Drive) and 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) operate in a similar way in that all four wheels of the vehicle can be driven through a transfer case, there are differences.

The main difference is that with AWD, the transfer case is not controlled by the driver. It is usually computer controlled. As such, the computer determines when the power is transferred from two wheels to four. In other words, AWDs are electronically controllable systems for four-wheel drives for cars. Because these systems are controllable, they can interact better with other subsystems in the car. The system software can be typically customised to meet each carmaker’s particular needs in terms of driving characteristics and traction.

With 4WD, the driver can decide - by using a switch - whether just two wheels or all four are driven from the transfer case. Impelled by demands for better fuel economy, emissions and reduced NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) - and greater integration with other vehicle control systems - 4WD drivetrains are becoming ever more sophisticated.

The report “Automotive 4 Wheel-Drive (4WD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Market and Trend Analysis by Technology, Key Companies and Forecast, 2021-2036”, provides a comprehensive overview of the Global 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive) sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts.

*The top 14 markets accounting for over 98% of global light vehicle production include - North America (US, Canada and Mexico) ; Mercosur (Brazil and Argentina); Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Finland and Morocco) ; Central Europe (Turkey, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia); Russia; Japan; China; India; Korea; Thailand; Other Asia; Iran; South Africa; Australia.

Scope

Based on exclusive interviews, primary research and proprietary data this global market study includes -

  • 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive) fitment and market size data for the top 14* markets.
  • A review of the latest technological developments and market trends from case studies of the major VMs' applications.
  • Updated profiles of the major four wheel drive car suppliers including their strategies and prospects.
  • Market size forecasts for the top 14* markets.
  • Sector PESTER (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Regulatory) analysis.
Reasons to Buy
  • Gain a quick overview of the automotive 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive) sectors globally.
  • Understand the size and scope of the top 14 markets.
  • Hear direct from leading companies on their strategies and plans.
  • Review the latest and most significant technological developments.
  • Know the key trends within the sector and what's driving them.
  • Spot opportunities and threats in this sector.
  • Establish key companies' latest activities and prospects.
  • Prepare supply and demand forecasts.
  • Produce internal sales plans and forecasts.
  • Carry out competitive intelligence.


1. Main Trends in the Sector
2. PESTER Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technological
Environmental
Regulatory
3. Companies
American Axle and Manufacturing, Inc
BorgWarner Inc.
Dana Incorporated
GKN Plc
JTEKT Corporation
Magna Powertrain
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
4. Forecasts
5. Markets
China
Europe
India
Japan
Korea
North America
South Africa
Thailand
6. Technologies
Distinction between 4WD and AWD
OEM overviews
Threat to 4WD and AWD systems posed by electrified vehicles
7. Appendix
What is this Report About?
8. Contact Us
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List of Tables
Table 1: Main trends in the 4WD and AWD sector
Table 2: Market fitment/penetration rates of 4WD systems fitted to newly-assembled light vehicles, 2016-2036, (%)
Table 3: Market volumes of 4WD systems fitted to newly-assembled light vehicles, 2016-2036, ('000s units)
Table 4: Global market fitment/penetration rates of 4WD systems fitted to newly-assembled light vehicles, 2016-2036, (%)
Table 5: Global market volumes of 4WD systems fitted to newly-assembled light vehicles, 2016-2036, ('000s units)

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