. . . that you don't mind driving around when there's no snow.

I have a Hyundai Tucson, 6 cyl., lockable 4WD, electronic stability control w/ all-season snow tires (Nokian WR G2) and I been quite disappointed with its performance in the snow. I've seen Subaru Outbacks eat my lunch in bad storms (and I bet they were just on all-season tires). My previous car, a Honda CR-V (with Nokian WR), was way better in the snow (I gave it to my daughter -- damn ).

Please share your experiences about good snow cars that you don't hate to drive when there's no snow. Anybody want to rave about Subarus, RAV-4's, pickup trucks, etc. I know how good Jeeps are (long ago I knew 2 brothers who had a CJ-5 and a CJ-7 -- incredible in snow, sand, etc.) but I don't want to drive one every day.