[IndyIan]

I agree that most people buy SUV's don't really have a clue what the capabilities are. 8" wide "all season" tires don't work in snow well no matter what drive system or electronic gadgets you have...
I have to admit sometimes I'll be going a bit quicker than others in the snow but with 4wd and snowtires with the snowtires being the most important part, stopping and turning isn't that scary. Honestly, I hate driving in the snow without snowtires now that I've gotten used to them. I really don't understand how people go so fast with their regular tires, they are very close to the "limit" without knowing it.

Here's a pic of how much snow it takes to stop a small SUV with snowtires, there was ice under all that snow too so it gives you an idea of how much traction there is. This in on our driveway after a 30cm of snow and then 80km/h winds... That is not fluffy snow.