Did anyone here go through last winter with a Matrix awd in a snow belt region ? How was the traction without snow tires ?

i assume it'd be average with all-season and better with snow tires...if there was actually snow on the ground

In Canada Snows are a must(outside of Toronto anyway).
At the plant we drive Corolla and Matrix off the line all day but I will tell you that when an AWD comes ,we know it.
Under estimated for HP it has more torque than the Std Matrix. It will pull better with snows.

Outthere Too

I'll get a set shortly, Thanks.

I may sound like a dad , cause I am , but.
It may go fast in the snow but it still takes the same distance to stop. If you know what I mean.

I bought the car for the wife. We like it....but ! Shadow Mica is hard to keep clean and the clear coat is very thin. Scratches & chips easily ! Shows everything. Poor quality paint. I'll have to keep it waxed and put a mask (bra) on the front. Ya have to remember ...these cars ain't built in Japan !-Having said that, there is so much to like about it...I had to have one. Four Dunlop Graspic's on 15'ers and she'll be set.

The Toyota Dealers in my area touch up the paint for free when they do an oil change.
Just ask.

Outthere Too

P.S. Our Manufacturing plant has won 2 Gold plant awards for Quality. FYI.