[V8] Future of Quattro

[Bastian Homburg]

If you don't live in the US where they only sell it with FWD:  A3 TDI 
quattro or the (cheaper) VW GTD counterpart. The top TDI engine 
available for both has 170 hp and 350 Nm of torque and is definitely fun 
to drive while staying below 5l/100 kms when driven sensibly. I know one 
person who has an Evoque (a diesel!) and is less-than-happy about it 
(quality issues impacting reliability). If aiming at owning for a 
decade+ and 250k+, I'd definitely not get a Prius (or any other hybrid), 
as you definitely will get socked with the obscene cost of changing the 
battery pack years down the road which will eat up any and all savings 
in fuel cost. These things are not designed to last forever (see the 
"the best cars have been built" discussion) - batteries are a wear item, 
and a very costly one at that.
And yes, IMHO, when you don't live in the mountains a set of good snow 
tires (NOT all seasons!) will be sufficient to get the average driver in 
a modern FWD car most anywhere. AWD is good for extra traction and 
offers more peace of mind, but it's not really necessary. Even in 
Switzerland, a largely mountainous (and very affluent)  country, AWD has 
a market share of only about 25%.








Paul Jager wrote:
> Looking at new cars for my wife. She is packing on the miles - mostly 
> hiway, country B roads to our place, a couple of mild mountain passes. 
> Snowy winters but not too bad.
> Wants a 5 door hatch style. Currently has GTI Summer, Range Rover 
> winter. Range is similar to (but tops due to ground clearance)  the V8 
> in terms of snow performance.   Looking to combine the two and achieve 
> better efficiency. This is the way manufacturers are headed too.
>
> Short list???
>
> Audi A3 TDI - 4.7 L/100  hiway
> or the A3 Quattro
> Ford Focus (leather etc) 5 door
> Range Rover Evoque 2.0 L Turbo
> Prius (never driven one)
>
> Will the best snows be good enough for FWD?
>
> Looking hard a the most efficient since this car will be in service 
> for 7-10 years = 250,000 km's.
>
>
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