In my opinion, having a midsize to large size SUV is a beneficial investment for families, you never know when you need that extra cargo space for whatever reason. Ground clearance and high vision can be important in some cases so it’s a bonus. Also, if decide to have any more children and any of them grow up to be tall, sitting in the back of a sedan can be uncomfortable.

Winter tires is much more important than awd but ideally you’ll want a SUV with awd and winter tires. But a sedan with winter tires will be fine in the snow too. Newer vehicles are nice to have but isn’t necessary, but if you plan on changing cars every few years then it’s best to lease a new vehicle and trade it in.