I have had my 06 through multiple winters (still on stock tires) and it crawls through CO snow without any issue (powder, snowpack, slush, etc). Was actually fairly surprised reading this post and thought I should add the opinion of someone that has used it through multiple snow storms and snow seasons and never felt more than a slight slip on take off. Not sure if its just my driving, etc...but I love this car in the snow and look forward to it in the snow
edit: forgot to mention I also have a rear wheel only car and a 4x4 jeep...so Im aware of different types of snow performance.