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      08-08-2019, 09:48 PM   #27
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I think the only symmetrical-ness that anyone cares about is lateral and fore-aft. What would be the point to “vertical” symmetry? It would do nothing for power delivery/AWD-ness. Don’t tell me handling. You don’t put the engine in front of the front axle and then claim “handling”.

I’m a Subaru fan, but they are also immensely stubborn and are often the last to improve something or use the better JDM setup. The AWD on my wrx was not bad, the handling was severely handicapped by the front mounted engine. The Mercedes C series AWD I had was better for actual snow/ice, but the Subie was no slouch at it.

Hybrids and electrics will make this all moot, you’ll have your engine(if equipped) in a good location and then a couple electric motors to help out at the other two wheels. I predict this will be the predominant “AWD” setup soon.
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