Sideways In The Snow At Chrysler's Winter Driving Program

The Ram Power Wagon goes a step further by introducing locking differentials that can be brought on-line at the touch of a button.

The Cherokee brings a trio of four-wheel drive systems to the table.

The Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger full-size four-doors take the front axle out of the equation in normal driving.

Almost the entire Chrysler line-up was available to play with.

Tires make a huge difference in winter traction.

A system like that found in the Chrysler 200 can automatically disconnect the rear wheels when they are not needed.

As expected, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee offer the most nuanced list of available four-wheel drive systems.

We were also given access to a short off-road course.

The Cherokee offers a trio of four-wheel drive systems to choose from.

In the Chrysler 200 I found that the car's electronic nannies actually worked with me, rather than against me.

ICAR is flat, which makes for excellent drift conditions.

The Ram EcoDiesel and Power Wagons, in contrast, were able to swing their lengthy frames around pylons with complete control.

You can disconnect the front swaybar on the Power Wagon for better articulation.

All of FCA's mid-size and full-size sedans offer the option of all-wheel drive.

Sideways in a police car is best experienced from the front seat.

The Durango was one of the least-willing all-wheel drive dance partners of the day.

V8 power + AWD = shenanigans.

The Renegade Trailhawk was up to the task no matter what obstacles came its way.

The Power Wagon's wheelbase was actually too long for some of the course's trickier sections.