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      02-10-2014, 04:55 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by teaston View Post
Maybe for easier fitting of snow chains? And ground clearance for snow, rocks etc.

I couldn't even get snow socks on my m sport without jacking it up!
This is my best guess, perhaps the xdrive demand is biggest in the alpine countries. Or it may its a marketing driven thing to ensure that xdrive is not seen as a performance related option, but a safety and security enhancement.
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