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[quote=Anonymous]It’s rubbish to say AWD is not good in snow. First, there are many different types of “AWD” systems which function quite differently. Even Audi uses two different systems, Haldex and Quattro, with the former being a front wheel biased system. Volvo, Mercedes and others use Haldex and other similar systems. Almost all are more than competent in snow conditions with appropriate tires. There is a reason why you see alot of Subarus with their symmetrical AWD systems in New England and Colorado. Each system performs slightly different depending on ice, snow, etc.

Ironically even a Jeep Wrangler isn’t necessarily the optimal choice in snow due to its shorter wheelbase and M+S tires that can harden like hockey pucks in the cold.

And AWD in of itself doesn’t decrease your stopping distances or help if your car loses lateral grip in a circumstance where an ASC traction control can’t adequately compensate for. Again, it’s all about your tires. Tire chains are still a thing in many places, including California and Washington, where they can be required in extreme conditions for mountain passes. The modern cable systems are inexpensive and simple to store and install.

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