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Originally Posted by mkoesel
Contrast this to Audi and Mercedes approach where there is no small RWD coupe/convertible below the C Class and A4, but they invested in a full AMG and Quattro Sport RS chassis and powertrain for their *transverse* platform. They are therefore able to share this hardware across their small sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs, and offer high performance products with the level of performance that enthusiasts expect in form factors that can satisfy most everyone.
BMW deserves props for keeping the M2 RWD for the foreseeable future (into late next decade, at least, maybe longer), but they should not have done it at the cost of giving up an M program for the rest of their small vehicle lineup.
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Actually everything below the Mercedes C Class and the Audi A4 already has a transverse platform with a FWD/AWD setup and uses basically the same AWD setup as their lesser powered versions in each range so BMW is doing exactly the same thing.
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