Driving in snow and ice takes skill and respect for the true abilities of the vehicle and tires.  After driving heavier 4 wheel drives, GMC Acadia AWD, Yukon Denali XL AWD I did not like the way the EDGE AWD performed at all.  It accelerated and stopped fine.  I feel it is just to light to perform any better than I experienced in heavier snow and slushy conditions.  The snow/slush moved the edge all over the place even at moderate speeds.