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Originally Posted by John27
My understanding (there are a number of videos on Youtube) is that XDrive is to BMW's what Quattro is to Audi. In BMW's case. 40% of power is directed to the front wheels and 60% to the rear during normal use. In the event any wheel loses grip, the XDrive system transfers up to 100% of the power to the appropriate axle to retain control. I can't find anything that says XDrive works differently on the new X1 (U11) than it does on other BMW's but I am not sure if being a PHEV has any impact either? Others may be able to help with this.
You were told that the car is predominantly front wheel drive where power is transferred to the rear wheels only when the front slips. That seems to describe the VW/Audi AWD Haldex system which I had on my previous car (VW Tiguan - same on Audi Q3). The X1 seems to me, to be far more sure-footed with XDrive.
Hope you enjoy you new car.
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Thanks for the reply, that’s how I understood xdrive works on a traditional ICE car.
I thought it was different on a plug in hybrid or electric car.
I’ll find out soon enough if it’s any good or not.