Agree...great post! Living in Wisconsin, we have our fair share of snow so far this year. I live in the boonies where we don't get plowed out completely. My old car was front-wheel only, but had ABS and traction, but of course the Ridge is far, far better. I tested it in a nearby parking lot that has never been plowed, just driven through by other 4x4's showing off. I went in the deep, untouched stuff and was surprised at how well it got out from a standstill - even bottoming out (greater than 10 inches). I understand that most 4x4s can easily do this, but not in this great of style!
