Thanks guys! Looking at a 6 cyl. Good info on the seats. As for the AWD FWD, those are good points. And every vehicle is different. This is my first winter at our new home with my fwd Kia. And so far we've had nothing for snow so there hasn't been a problem. We have a longer driveway now and it comes out in an odd spot, so getting through the snow is ideal! But if it handles well with snow tires that's good info. I currently have All Seasons on the Kia and haven't had a problem.
I appreciate all the input. The Journey has caught my attention because of the seating capacity, gas mileage for being an SUV, price, and cuteness Coming from a very "cute" Kia Soul, I still want to look in the driveway and be happy with what I'm seeing. I have been looking at other options, but the Journey is at the top.
This is a link of what I'm possibly looking at, price range, vehicle wise, in general.
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