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Originally Posted by mkoesel
I think that test drives will reveal that these products behave very similarly to the existing rear-biased AWD performance vehicles on the market, particularly those from Mercedes AMG. There will be downsides (such as added weight) but these are not genetically related to any FWD vehicle. There are reasons to be cautious or skeptical about the new setup, but the fact that the motors happen to be in the rear should not be one of them. In fact, as mentioned in the OP, that helps with the weight distribution.
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What's compelling about it though? It will be fast but heavy, soulless, and sound like a $100k vacuum cleaner. IMO the most compelling thing about an AMG was the brutish V8 engine and without that all they have going for them is flashy interior touch screens. I understand that every automaker will end up having to go this route but I fail to see what's exciting about this announcement.