Fun Family Car

[HLxDrummer]

Not realistically in the market right now, but fun to dream, right?

Here are my criteria for my next daily:

Decent power (turbo or V8)
RWD or AWD (I hate FWD but also need to drive through significant snow)
Manual transmission
Wagon/decent cargo space
Fit two car seats

Any suggestions?

The Chevy SS and CTS-V seem pretty legit but not sure how the RWD will do in the snow. If they still made the CTS-V wagon, this would be a done deal (see this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpg61Cm7E7I)

STI seems like a good contender but kind of boring and obvious.

Not sure how I feel about the Focus RS.

I don't know much about Volvo/never hear about them, but they seem to have some options in this market.

[DocWalt]

I love the Volvo wagons! Pricey though, and not sure I'd want to own one long term with all of the foibles they have.

I owned an RS... It's a functional family car and absurdly fun. Great in snow too! Rides like crap though.

[B-Man]

Doesn't meet your power requirements but I've heard good things about the new Regal GS (V6 AWD, no manual).

If money isn't a problem, ATS-V is a fun drive (Manual RWD V6 TT)

I know a few people with the SS and they love them so far.

I'm always meh about BMWs but everyone else seems to love them. I'd love an X6M, though.

[stealthee]

Charger Hellcat.