My only slight counter-arguments would be that modern quad cabs really aren’t as light in the back end as the trucks of yesteryear and the one time I will take our truck instead of the van is if I’m unsure if the roads have been plowed. I have an older single cab work truck, and yah, it can be a little sketchy on ice with how light the rear end is, but I don’t have the same issue in my newer quad cab. The extra clearance is a big help on back roads or residential roads that have big ruts. But, I also live out in the country, so a truck makes sense for a lot of different reasons.
However, I do think way too many truck owners cheap out on tires because they think they can go anywhere with 4WD. And of course, many truck owners drive like idiots at all times of the year.
I still say our AWD Sienna is the near perfect winter driver. Only thing I would change is have a couple more inches of clearance, but other than that it is fantastic.
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