MINI’s all wheel drive system, known as All4, was introduced in 2010 with the launch of the MINI Countryman. This was MINI’s first foray into AWD and it, along with the Countryman’s four doors, have catapulted the R60 to signifiant sales success. The system was originally described as an extra weapon in the arsenal of MINI’s Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) traction control system. The Countryman would default to FWD and add power to the rear wheels as necessary, up to 50% of engine output. While not a performance-oriented system, MINI All4 quickly proved itself as a significant traction aid, especially on snow. MINI has recently released updated information on the system and there’s something in there we think MINI fans are really going to like. (visit MotoringFile for the full article) More...
If you only want it to keep from getting stuck, then 50/50 should be just fine. Now, drifting is another story. I have a feeling my wife is not going to care about this upcoming change at all. Jim
Updates explanation or function? Hi. I read the article. I thought I would read about technical change for 2013-2014 offerings. Did I miss the point? The article reads like the company PR about the drive system changed, but nothing actually changed in the drive system itself. Yes? The All4 is a fun drive regardless. I best get doing chores before I let my desire to know more leads me into the AWD technical hell like I have done before (with my Subarus, Toyota All-Trac, and Mazdaspeed6).