When considering vehicles for winter driving, most people immediately think of SUVs. Of course, SUVs can be handy in winter conditions particularly when their increased ground clearance makes it possible to drive in heavy snow. But SUVs are not the only vehicles that can handle winter driving conditions. If you prefer to drive a sedan, but need your car to have some winter driving chops, here are some options you should consider. These cars are great choices for winter driving because they handle bad weather conditions commendably and have features to improve driver/passenger comfort in the cold.

Audi A4
This compact executive car is known more for its handsome styling and respectable performance than its winter driving prowess, but the Audi A4 is competent in all forms of precipitation. The A4’s optional Quattro four-wheel drive system provides capable traction even in icy conditions. Additionally, the A4 comes standard with rain-sensor low-beam lights, heated front seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers and remote start in the Prestige level.

BMW X6 xDrive35i
You’d be hard pressed to find a sports activity coupe with better winter driving skills than the BMW X6. All-wheel drive comes standard on this car, as does traction control, hill descent control, a heated windshield-washer system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, push-button ignition and other useful cold-weather features. Additionally, buyers can add on heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, retractable headlight washers and a ski bag in the “Cold Weather Package.” The X6’s center differential also makes it easier to get out of snow banks because each tire can rotate at its own speed.

Volvo S80
The Volvo S80 executive sedan is known for its high safety marks and that goes for bad weather conditions as well. This all-wheel drive sedan features traction control, front and rear fog lights, power-heated side mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers and a variety of other features that make cold weather driving easier. Additionally, the S80 has optional heated front and rear seats, heated windshield washer nozzles and a high-pressure headlight cleaning system.

Regardless of what car you choose, it always important to make wise driving choices and avoid unnecessary trips during particularly harsh weather conditions. Additionally, trading your all-weather tires for snow tires during the snowy season is a good idea.