I am considering a 450h and live in the Boston area. Having owned both RWD and AWD vehicles
and lived here all of my life I am a little wary. I always run 4 snows on my cars and certainly gotten through New England winters with RWD cars so it wouldn't be a deal breaker. I have owned a couple of SC 430s and got through the winter with both but not ideal.
Has anyone driven through last winter with the newest 450h? If so I would appreciate any comments on your experience.
Thanks,
JTMav

 

Well speaking from the 3GS hybrid the car did very well in the snow because of the weight in the rear, I rarely had a major issue with driving in the snow. I wouldn't be worried as all those electronics really helped, I tried to spin out and couldn't really do it ( in a empty parking lot). Sorry can't speak for the new one but most of the components are the same I think you would be fine.

 

I have a 4G and went through last winter in Pittsburgh. I thought about going with snows but never purchased. The all-seasons worked far better than I would have imagined. Like the last poster said, with the weight of the battery pack over the rear wheels traction was never a problem. I drove through at least 3 storms with 2 to 3 inches on the road and never had a problem.