Just got back from a weekend in Big Bear Mtn. and I must say the X handled beautifully in the snow. No snow tires either. Just my summer performance tire Dunlop SP Sport 01. Not once did the 4X4 light blink. At one point, there were about 20 cars lined up on the side of the road putting on chains in 25F and snowing. I drove by with a big

on my face knowing I didn't have to get out of the car.