Winter isn't the only season drivers feel trepidation. Sure, ice and snow can be cumbersome, but so too can a rain-slicked hairpin turn or steep incline. Whether in a December snow storm or an April deluge, the lack of control drivers feel can be terrifying. Happily, Mercedes-Benz has an antidote. It's called 4MATIC.

As the name suggests, 4MATIC is a highly proficient all-wheel drive system. What qualifies 4MATIC as highly proficient? Mercedes-Benz has engineered it to not only engage all four wheels but also integrated it with innovations (i.e., 4-wheel Electronic Traction System [or 4-ETS]) so that vehicles equipped with the system (i.e., the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan and Wagon, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz CL Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Mercedes-Benz R-Class) can instinctively adapt to changes in road conditions. "...Whether you're starting out on a slippery patch, encountering a sudden change in weather, or rounding a dry curve, 4MATIC allows you to put your best foot forward," explains Mercedes-Benz.¹

Like many things, the power of 4MATIC is something you really need to feel firsthand to fully understand. To explore the 12-plus new Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles available with 4MATIC at Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu in 818 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96813 or Mercedes-Benz of Maui in 69 Hobron Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 during our regular business hours. If you have any questions about how exactly 4MATIC works, remember you can always contact us us anytime, online.

Benefits of Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC At a Glance

- Continuous monitoring - ensures all four wheels are operating at the correct speed
- Adaptive to variables such as brake force, acceleration power, cornering and variable road conditions to ensure optimum grip
- Control on all road surfaces - thanks to synchronized individual brakes and automatic reduction of engine output
-  Optimum get-up-and-go power

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¹http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/benz/performance/4matic