AKC: rear-wheel steering and direction

Useful to know

ZF's Active Kinematics Control steers the rear wheels. In its description of low-speed manoeuvring, the rear wheels can turn opposite to the front wheels to help change direction in confined spaces. [1]

The system should be distinguished from all-wheel drive: one changes direction, while the other distributes driving torque. Actual behaviour depends on the mode and vehicle. When comparing equipment, check whether the description concerns steering, traction or both, rather than relying on the phrase “all-wheel” alone.