I don't think the average buyer should get overly caught up into the types of AWD systems as today they are all pretty good. I stepped out of EVO X ownership to STI ownership into a Golf R and with winter tires I really didn't notice much of a difference navigating in the winter as the Haldex system is pretty sufficient for the majority of drivers. It matters more in really high snow and more off road or mountain conditions IMO. I personally feel BMW M xDrive is the best because fully variable distribution at all times but in sport modes it's torque vectoring RWD most of the time and the front wheels only come into play under slippage. Best of both worlds as it's essentially performance RWD in the summer and AWD when you need it in the winter. It was my favorite of all the AWD vehicles I've owned but it's more of a higher price point system. The worst was my Tesla Model 3 performance as at least with Haldex the slip is barely ever perceptible most of the time but it's noticeable with a Tesla before the front wheels engage. I would regularly get some rear slippage at slippery intersections with that car.
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