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      08-17-2010, 04:51 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by DavidKinMingChan View Post
Does anyone know what is difference between driving a 4X4 and a rear-wheel drive one? It is because I ordered a X1 sDrive 18i which is a RWD. Do I get more road information from the front wheel than a 4X4 one? Thanks.
Pretty much cannot tell the difference on normal dry roads. You need to be on a very slippery (wet/ice/gravel) surface before the 4x4 kicks in. The X1 has dynamic variable torque distribution between front and rear but is actually rear wheel drive until needed. It can tranfer all of the drive to the front though in exceptional circumstances. Unless you can see yourself in conditions where you would need this the SDrive should suite most people. I cannot discern any difference in handling between the two.
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