Winter officially began last week, and already, right on time, the weather in the Midwest is turning quickly for the worse.

But you can be ready, at least vehicularly, and we’re here to help: Here are 21 rides to get you through to spring. Its a fun mix of old and new, suggested by members across the staff.

Looks tough, has 561 hp, and all-wheel drive. Should be unstoppable.

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You must specify xDrive. It only bumps the price $2 grand and is well worth it.

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Supercharged V8, 710 hp (not a typo!!), all-wheel drive, and 0-to-60 mph in 3 seconds and change. Surely a blast in the snow!

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A blast to drive with hatchback practicality. Expect to spend around $15 to $20K for a good used one.

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Owning this would make me pray for more snow.

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Here’s an obvious winter killer that gives you a hot massage. Perfect!

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Hey, it’s all-wheel drive!

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I know a guy, in Northern Michigan no less, who bought a Carrera 4 new in 1990 and has driven it everyday, 365 days a year, ever since. It’s doable!

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This SUV really needs no explanation.

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The staffer nominating this car said “RWD is always fun in the snow!”

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Not quite as fun as the smaller Minis but quite characterful.

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Finnish driver Tommi Mäkinen drove Evos to several FIA World Rally titles, helping make the street versions more and more popular.

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Go to the Northern climes and there are so many Subarus you’d swear they’re being given away for free.

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And this is the hot rod version of what those Northerners are driving.

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One of the best small SUVs on the market.

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It’s a Jeep, so you know it’s muy capable.
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Begin with specifying all-wheel drive and heated seats and you’ll be off to a great start.

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Among the more upscale small cars out there, and all-wheel drive adds to the appeal if you live where there’s snow.

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One of the prettiest VWs ever. Get 4Motion all-wheel drive and you’ll look fabulous blasting through the drifts.

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Perhaps not fun in a Hellcat sort of way, but specify all-wheel drive and you can safely get all the kids out of the house and go look at Christmas lights together.

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Wouldn’t this be a hoot? Unobtainable, but a hoot!

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