Do You Really Need All-Wheel Drive in the Snow?

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I started off wanting to make a video showing how the new Blazer would perform in slippery conditions. However, after driving on a combination of wet roads, heavy slush, and hard packed snow, I realized this is going to turn into a rant regarding our perceptions of all wheel drive cars. You see, out on the main roads which were all heavily salted and cleared, the Blazer performed fine, zero issues with 100% traction. Which is what you should expect given that the road conditions were that of mild rainfall. However, the problems started to arrive when I reached the hard packed snow. Sure, eventually I could get moving without much issue, it was the stopping portion that gave me concern. Even traveling at an extremely low speed the blazer would slide a couple feet before coming to a complete stop, and this is the issue I want to talk about. All wheel drive does not mean all wheel stop. And consumers need to get it out of their head that they absolutely need an all-wheel drive car in the winter.
#AllWheelDrive

[@soroccosglory3126]

I see you are one of the good guys who actually remove all the snow from your roof. Great job. Great video.

[@casperhoss2952]

Outstanding video, thanks for sharing!

[@azcetv8752]

Pls do more videos about blazer ra in snow

[@nathanwtp95]

In Montana yes you do need AWD and 4x4.

[@jakes5530]

Tires tires tires… I recommend the michelin crossclimates for basically a snow tire that you can leave on all year round. Best tires Ive ever owned, worked great on my awd Santa Fe. OEM tires especially on 21” wheels are going to be horrible in the snow.

[@Reedic20]

I agree to disagree front wheel drive isn’t going to out perform a all wheel drive vehicle I’m 44 I live in Wisconsin I have had a lot of vehicles and no is all I’m saying

[@RDMotoring]

You are correct and I hope it didn't come across that I thought FWD would match or best AWD. What I was trying to communicate is that with good tires, FWD is fine for the majority of conditions. Wisconsin may be different but there is an obsession with AWD in the northeast and people assume you absolutely need it.

[@azcetv8752]

I love thiss

[@user-ln6ok3gl4w]

Still getting a-w-d