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New UK poster, moving over from many years of Audi ownership come next Thursday.

2024 25e plug in hybrid
M sport
Pro pack
Tech pack
20 inch wheels
Panoramic roof
Tinted rear windows
Portimao blue

I’ve waited almost 12 months for this car, it’s replacing an Audi A3 TFSIe 245 competition (plug in hybrid), my A3 is a very similar spec to the X1 coming but obviously Audi and no Quattro system so being 245PS it spins the wheels for fun when it’s using the electric motor and engine in tandem, you cannot really use the power unless it a bone dry, warmish day, any hint of slip and the ESP kicks in and cuts the power.

This brings me onto xdrive, how does the xdrive system work in the X1?

I am told it’s predominantly FWD, and diverts power to the rear wheels should the front wheels slip, my question is this, how does it work and can you feel the front wheels slip before power is pushed to the rear wheels for more grip?

Is the 245PS in the BMW going to be more usable than the 245PS in my current A3?

My Mrs has had BMW’s for years, she has a new 2 series gran coupe coming when we come back from Mexico in July so needless to say, I’m very excited for my first BMW.

Loved the Audi’s I’ve had over the years but fancied a change, plus I play golf, we have 2 small kids so needed something bigger.. basically a bit of a ‘dad wagon’.