What does xDrive mean on BMW?

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McLeo
07/29/25 4:16pm
xDrive refers to the four-wheel drive system equipped on BMW vehicles. Here is some extended information: 1. BMW: BMW (abbreviation for Bayerische Motoren Werke) is a German automotive brand under the BMW Group. It has four vehicle categories: i, X, Z, and pure numeric series (1, 2, 3, etc.), along with the M series (BMW's official high-performance division) which is based on improvements to these series. The BMW logo's B.M.W. stands for Bavarian Motor Works, and the colors and combination of the emblem are derived from the coat of arms of Bavaria, where BMW is headquartered. 2. xDrive: xDrive is an intelligent all-wheel drive system independently developed by BMW. It is installed on BMW SUVs and some high-performance sedans. The xDrive system enhances driving stability by dynamically adjusting torque distribution between the front and rear axles, thereby improving the driving experience to a certain extent.
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