Anyway, it's all a bit of a fatuous argument. I guess if those who drive MPS3s really wanted AWD then they would have bought something else. Why buy a FWD then wish for something different. If you drive a FWD now and want an AWD, then you should change. Life is too short to stress over such things! ;o)
BTW, I have driven the Volvo S60 in R-Design mode and it is very smooth and handles well. The only thing that turned me off is the lack of a spare wheel and the horrible instrumentation. I'm a bit wary of some of the e-Nannies too. They are OK in the hands of a competent driver who keeps an eye on what is going on, but in the hands of someone who (it is assumed) actually needs their assistance, then I think, paradoxically, they are potentially dangerous. Rear seat headroom is a bit low for tall folks too. But they are great value, the finish is excellent and the big turbo six is a gem.
CP_e Standback & PNP; CP_e 3" SS Downpipe; Corksport FMIC with Top-mount K&N filter & OEM Ram CAI; Turbosmart BOV; Dashhawk; Prosport Boost Guage; JBR solid shift bushes; DBA 4000 Wiper-Slot front rotors; Hawk Ferro-Carbon HPS Street front brake pads (@ 69,000km); Sumitomo HTRZIII's in 225/45 x 18