When my husband recommended we get this car, I was so against it. We never had a huge car before, and the size was really unnecessary. Once I started driving it, I was absolutely ecstatic. It was a little nerve wrecking at first, but once I got the hang of driving, I realized I never wanted to go back to a small car again. It drives smoothly, and will definitely be great in the snow. My son will be able to have at least 5 friends in the car at once when he gets a little older!