2015 BMW M235i xDrive Tested: Crossovers Created It

-Huh? Yep, that’s the condensed version of what a BMW spokesman conveyed when discussing why the brand is adding all-wheel drive to pretty much every car in its lineup, from the big 7-series all the way down to the second-smallest of U.S. Bimmers, the 2-series coupe and its 10Best-winning M235i derivative. With the rise of crossovers, families now often own at least one all-wheel-drive vehicle, so demand for AWD has affected segments where the tech once was unthinkable. “In some parts of the country,” we were told, “more and more people won’t buy a car without it.” READ MORE ››

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