I recently purchased a used 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. Any weather mother nature can throw out, this car can handle. I live where we have four very distinct seasons, and this car can take them all with very little issues. Ice or snow on corners is the only difficult driving experience I have come across. It is a smooth ride with easy handling. Although this car is only a four-cylinder, there is no lack in power. There is a great interior with lots of nice amenities. Bluetooth calling, AUX stereo cable, and heated seats are just a few extras included. I've taken it sort of off road and it did really well, but I did wish it was a six-cylinder just to get that little bit more power out of it.