Which feature helps prevent the potential for wheel hop?

Launch assist is specifically designed to help optimize the launch of a vehicle while minimizing wheel hop. Wheel hop occurs when the rear wheels of a vehicle lose traction and bounce up and down rapidly, often resulting in a loss of acceleration and control. Launch assist works by controlling the engine power and managing the power delivery during takeoff, allowing for a more stable launch. This system can modulate the torque output to prevent excessive wheel spin and keep the tires planted, thereby reducing the likelihood of wheel hop.

While traction control also contributes to overall grip by adjusting engine power and applying brake pressure to individual wheels, it is more of a broader response to slipping conditions rather than a targeted solution for wheel hop during launch. Torque vectoring helps distribute power between wheels for better handling but does not specifically address wheel hop dynamics. Active suspension management can improve ride comfort and handling but may not directly influence wheel hop either. Launch assist stands out as the feature that directly targets and mitigates the conditions that cause wheel hop during acceleration.