I've had my VX a few years and I must say that it is NOT so safe in the snow. I live in New England and commute to Vermont weekends during the snow season. The Short wheelbase is the issue. You can put this vehicle in a spin faster than anything but a CJ5 (a short wheelbase jeep manufactured years ago). However, it will dig it's way out of most anything. You just need a LOT of experience driving a short wheelbase vehicle like a VX to keep it safe. I would say that in my experience the safest ride in the snow I've experienced in a 4WD was in a Suburban (when driving through Jackson Hole WY I was totally impressed!).