chevy astrovans are beefy for a van. 12-bolt rear axle, at least a v-6 engine and full frame. the rear suspension is even leafs. it also weighs more than the sportage and has been used frequently in the past as a cargo truck. i would say it would be a better truck for plowing snow, most days, but then again, i've never plowed snow. as far as plowing your driveway? i don't see a problem with it in the sportage, but you will likely have to have something fabricated to fit a plow blade (i can prolly do that, by the way, if you insist on having it), just not a good idea to make a business of it, that's all, oh, and watch out for clogging the radiator, it could easily over-heat the sportage.