 Recently purchased a used, almost new FX35 AWD and unfortunately I should have done more research on the AWD system. The car features are fine and comparable to my X5, great stereo, etc.  Power is great and a fun drive but in snow you can not make almost any turn at any speed.  Just replaced the tires with brand new very good all seasons with great snow traction rating but the AWD system is simply useless.  Many electronic AWD vehicles when switching to Snow or 4x4 mode lock the front transmission.  FX35 simply lowers the low end power and I guess makes the system engage at lower levels.  Driving this car on snow is simply a scary ride and nothing like my X5, stay out of snow.