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Originally Posted by ovekvam
I have been driving around in Norway with RWD and studless tyres since previous millennium, and I have got stuck fewer times than I can count with one hand. And every time it was just a matter of trying again with slightly more speed. You have to be a rather lousy driver or drive in rather extreme conditions to need AWD in 2016.
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Same for me with Australia's loose gravel country roads. However, the X1 is my wife's car, and AWD does add a measure of additional safety and security. In addition, the X1's suspension and ride height makes for better ride and comfort on these roads.
Unfortunately, many of Australia's country roads have *deteriorated* over the last 20 years -- too many heavy vehicles.