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Haldex Traction

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Swedish all-wheel drive system manufacturer

Haldex Traction is a manufacturer of all-wheel drive (AWD) systems, founded in Sweden. Since the invention of Gen I in 1998, the company has produced several generations of products licensed to and customized for major automotive brands, that in turn have marketed Haldex Traction AWD under different names. On 17 December 2010, American-based BorgWarner announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the Traction Systems division of Haldex AB.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Haldex Heidelberg-Wieblingen
Photo: 3268zauber, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons5

Haldex Traction is a manufacturer of all-wheel drive (AWD) systems, founded in Sweden. Since the invention of Gen I in 1998, the company has produced several generations of products licensed to and customized for major automotive brands, that in turn have marketed Haldex Traction AWD under different names. On 17 December 2010, American-based BorgWarner announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the Traction Systems division of Haldex AB. BorgWarner completed the acquisition of the Traction Systems division on 1 February 2011. Haldex Traction Systems was incorporated into BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems.2

Corporate structure

Haldex Traction sits at the top of its group. 166 entities, 23 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Haldex Traction
    • BorgWarner Subsidiary · Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
      • BorgWarner (Sweden) Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
      • Beru Subsidiary · Ludwigsburg
      • BorgWarner (Brazil) Subsidiary · Itatiba, Brazil
      • AKASOL Inc. Subsidiary · Michigan, United States
      • Beijing Delphi Wan Yuan Engine Management Systems Co. Ltd. Subsidiary · China
      • BorgWarner (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Subsidiary · China
      • BorgWarner (Germany) Subsidiary · Germany
      • BorgWarner (Reman) Holdings, LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
      • BorgWarner (Thailand) Ltd. Subsidiary · Thailand
      • BorgWarner Aftermarket Europe GmbH Subsidiary · Germany
      • BorgWarner AKASOL GmbH Subsidiary · Germany
      • BorgWarner Alternators Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
      • BorgWarner Arden LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
      • BorgWarner Arnstadt RE GmbH & Co. KG Subsidiary · Germany
      • BorgWarner Asia Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
      • BorgWarner Automotive Asia Limited Subsidiary · Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
      • BorgWarner Automotive Components (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Subsidiary · China
      • BorgWarner Automotive Components (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. Subsidiary · China
      • BorgWarner Automotive Components (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. Subsidiary · China
      • BorgWarner Automotive Components (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Subsidiary · China
      • BorgWarner Automotive Components (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. Subsidiary · China
      • BorgWarner Battery Systems Technical Center GmbH Subsidiary · Germany
      • BorgWarner Brasil Ltda. Subsidiary · Brazil
      • BorgWarner Brasil Ltda., Piracicaba Branch Subsidiary · Brazil
      • BorgWarner Changnyeong LLC Subsidiary · South Korea
      • and 139 more

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The story

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First generation – 1998

The Haldex Coupling made its first appearance in the Audi TT, Audi S3 8L and VW Golf with an electronically controlled hydraulic-mechanical all-wheel drive concept. This system attempts to engage the rear wheels when the front wheels start to slip.

Second generation – 2001

The second generation of Haldex coupling is an electronically controlled permanent 4x4 system with a Haldex differential calculating how much drive should be directed to the rear wheels. The Haldex system automatically distributes power between the front and rear wheels depending on slippage, but normally sends 95% of the power to the front wheels.

Third generation – 2006

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The third generation of Haldex coupling made its appearance on the newly re-designed Land Rover Freelander 2 (LR2 in the United States). With enhanced capabilities, it is aimed at providing a more immediate off-road response.

This generation of Haldex coupling is later shared with Volvo's complete lineup (Manufactured 2005–2008, depending on model) and is called "Instant Traction" in documentation by Volvo.

Fourth generation – 2007

Saab introduced a combination of Haldex Couplings on its 9-3 Turbo-X in late 2007, called XWD (Cross-Wheel Drive). This was later introduced to the rest of Saab's lineup including the 9-3, 9-3X, 9-5 and 9-4X.

Fifth generation

On 16 April 2009 Haldex announced a deal worth SEK4.5B (approx US$530M) to provide Volkswagen with a new AWD system for the company's new modular platform due in 2012. The GenV AWD coupling, now distributed by BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems, features a new design aimed at reducing vehicle complexity and simplifying integration into the drivetrain. A new electro-hydraulic clutch actuator uses a centrifugal overflow valve design aimed at accurately distributing power between the front and rear axles, and eliminating the need for an accumulator, solenoid valve and filter. It also employs an integrated electronic control unit.

From Wikipedia’s article on Haldex Traction, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Products and brands

  • automotive part

Listed on Wikidata.1

The Haldex all-wheel drive system is currently used in the following vehicle models:

Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG)

Audi A3 quattro

Audi S3

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Audi RS3

Audi Q3

Audi R8

Audi TT quattro

SEAT León 4

SEAT Altea Freetrack 4

SEAT Alhambra 4

SEAT Ateca 4x4

Škoda Octavia 4x4

Škoda Superb 4x4

Škoda Yeti 4x4 (Haldex Fourth Gen)

Škoda Yeti Outdoor 4x4 (Haldex Fifth Gen)

Škoda Kodiaq 4x4 (Haldex Fifth Gen)

Škoda Karoq 4x4 (Haldex Fifth Gen)

VW Golf R

VW Bora 4motion

VW New Beetle RSi

VW Passat 4motion B6 Platform

VW Golf V R32 4motion

VW CC 4motion

VW Sharan 4motion

VW Tiguan

VW Golf IV

VW Atlas 4motion

VW Multivan 4motion

VW Caddy 4motion

VW Transporter 4motion

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4

Lamborghini Huracán LP 640-4 Performante

Lamborghini Huracán EVO

Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4

Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce LP 750-4

Lamborghini Aventador S LP 740-4

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 770-4

Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae

Lamborghini Veneno

Lamborghini Centenario

Lamborghini Sián FKP 37

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Chiron

Volvo Cars

Volvo S40 AWD

Volvo V40 Cross Country AWD

Volvo V50 AWD

Volvo S60 AWD

Volvo V60 AWD

Volvo V60 Polestar

Volvo S60R AWD (Second Gen 2004–2005, Third Gen 2006–2007)

Volvo XC60 AWD (Haldex Fourth Gen)

Volvo V70 AWD (Third Gen 2008–2009, Fourth Gen 2010–2012, Fifth Gen 2013 -)

Volvo V70R AWD (Second Gen 2004–2005, Third Gen 2006–2007)

Volvo XC70 (Second Gen 2003–2005, Third Gen 2006+)

Volvo S80 AWD

Volvo XC90 AWD (Second Gen <2005, Third Gen 2006+)

Ford

Ford Five Hundred

Ford Freestyle

Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus X

Ford Mondeo (US: Ford Fusion)

Ford Kuga (US: Ford Escape)

Mercury Montego

Land Rover

Land Rover Freelander 2/LR2

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (Haldex Fourth Gen until 2013)

Saab Automobile

Saab 9-3 Turbo X (2007–2008) (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD)

Saab 9-3 Aero Saab XWD (2008–2010) (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD)

Saab 9-3 XWD 2.0T (2009), Turbo4 (2011) (Haldex Fourth Gen without eLSD)

Saab 9-3 9-3X (2010) (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD)

Saab 9-5 Turbo6 (2011) (Haldex Fourth Gen without eLSD)

Saab 9-5 Aero (2010) (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD)

Saab 9-4X XWD (Haldex Fourth Gen with eLSD)

GM

Opel Insignia (US) Buick Regal (Haldex Fourth Gen. with eLSD)

Buick Lacrosse (Haldex Fourth Gen.)

Cadillac SRX (Haldex Fourth Gen.)

From Wikipedia’s article on Haldex Traction, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

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