Don't see the love for 4wd... more expensive for a more boring, slower car. (apart from a standing start)
Hear-hear !
Yes I am (mostly) on Your side, but can also see the advantage in rain/snow/sleeth.
Would I tick this option, if it was a free one ?
No, I believe not but perhaps after a very long testdrive.
Still I believe the more boring above to be true.
If the car was bought to get a stage-2 asap the awd seems to make good sense,
sofar I do not have the impression of being underpowered though.