BS, seen these front wheel drive, and awd vehicles do just fine throughout the winter, and way cheaper to own, and operate than my taco. Our prius does great on snowy roads. Its when its a foot deep your screwed, but thats not very common anymore around here. I can't tow my 5x10 utility trailer with the prius either, or carry larger loads, but thats why I have a truck. If you do none of that several times throughout the year, there's no need to have a 4wd truck....it's just a waste of money.