Often overshadowed by its showier Lancer Evolution rally car sibling, the Mitsubishi Lancer sedan is a nimble-handling, decently powered and competitive compact four door in its own right.

In fact, the 2013 Lancer SE, which many car shoppers don’t realize comes standard with all-wheel drive, is a worthy contender in snowy locations and is the second lowest-priced all-wheel drive sedan in the U.S. market, after the Subaru Impreza.