My wife has told me our 2-wheel drive SUV is a "nightmare" in the snow. What are some recommendations for 4-wheel drive vehicles for a family that size. I've been thinking minivan for ease of getting in and out. Right now the kids climb over the back seat to get in the back row. Technically they could move the middle row back and climb in that way, but it's a lot of trouble. So what vehicles fit the bill? Minivan or SUV that is easy to get in and out of.