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[quote=Territory]Next winter, see how secure it is on icy roads and how far it can take you up at the snow vs others!
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It is a comforting thought that my AWD will be safer in these conditions but the counter argument is how often will these conditions be encountered. I live in Tasmania at about 400 metres above sea level and I've encountered ice on the road once in the last 3 years (and that caused no dramas in a Commodore). Of course if one winter morning I hit black ice at speed, I will no doubt be forever grateful for AWD and DSC.

One thing I have noticed in my all too brief time in the Terri is how brilliant it is at speed on dirt roads. I've never driven a vehilce that inspired such confidence (including the wife's AWD Subaru). Would be interesting to see how a RWD compares.

Anyway, I love the Terri and dont regret opting for the AWD. I just have a funny feeling that in 5 years time when the lease is up I'm going to look back and think I may as well have opted for the RWD and saved myself quite a few thousand dollars.