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Originally Posted by NarutoRamen  Sweet!  This systems sounds really good...but I wonder how good it's going to be against the more rear-biased QUATTRO |
The "more rear biased Quattro" has - like xDrive - 40:60 drive torque distribution, and can also - like xDrive - dynamically switch it from regular 40:60 to 100:0 / 0:100 - depending on road conditions.
The only real advantage of Quattro on-road is that Audi chassis is initially designed for AWD, while BMW platforms are regular RWD platforms with add-on AWD system (except in the case of X-series vehicles).
But the new platforms (starting with F01 7er) will be designed with xDrive in mind, so expect better chassis response to the AWD. And then pair that with Dynamic xDrive based on FlexRay tech ... a sure winner. On-road, of course - since BMW are concentrating on on-road capability of AWD, while off-road ability is not a priority. So - in this respect - Quattro will retain its supremacy of being more all-round capable AWD system. While on-road xDrive will prevail.
I really hope Audi have some aces in their sleeves - eg. some very updated & enhanced Quattro system. Because BMW are really on a mission to take on Quattro. And in a few years xDrive will be praised a lot (hint: X6 M).
Like I said many times: Audi is taking on BMW's driving dynamics with their new platforms & rear biased Quattro, while BMW are slowly but persistently taking on Quattro & notorious Audi excellent interior craftsmanship.
Who will win that duel? Customers will.
