I have owned a Mazda 2 hatchback since Nov. 2015, live in Boston and work N of the city. The Mazda just got totaled in an accident, so I need to buy a used car hopefully under $10K. The Mazda did fine in the winter and I’d like another hatchback (love the rear wiper, good visibility, etc.). However I’d like something with a little more room in the passenger seat and will also perform decently in winter weather. A few models I’m considering: Honda Fit Toyota Prius* Ford Focus Kia Rio Any opinions on how Priuses perform in inclement weather would be most welcome* I ask because I know someone in the Boston area who owned a Prius and liked it but felt she needed winter tires. However, having to switch to winter tires is probably a deal breaker as I don’t know where I’d store tires. Thanks for any advice you can offer!

[image] shanonia: But in many cases you can get them narrower, so use a narrower winter tire, giving better snow and ice traction. If you go to a narrower tire, you do have to make sure the load index is sufficient.

Advice needed on hatchbacks that perform decently in winter weather

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lion9car November 11, 2018, 5:32pm 21

If you go to a narrower tire, you do have to make sure the load index is sufficient.

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Advice needed on hatchbacks that perform decently in winter weather

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