@djsumdog @ezio @izaya @EllisDee Ah, you're talking about a mechanical LSD vs the more modern computer controlled traction control. I'm certainly in favour of cars that aren't overly computerised, but modern traction control can get you out of situations that a fully mechanical AWD with LSD can't.

I thought you were saying that Subaru was going down the same route as almost every other manufacturer (that makes AWDs).
Most other AWDs are actually 2WDs until they detect a loss of traction and then they engage the other two wheels. It's better for fuel efficiency and reduces maintenance (every >300,000km Subaru that my family has owned has developed a diff issue), but they just aren't good to drive on dirt tracks.