Originally Posted by
MetroMPG
Edit, Jan 2014... video from a Pennsylvania, USA Mitsu dealer:
Based on my small car history: with a set of 4 snow tires, it will be fine. It's also got decent ground clearance for a little car.
What's the smallest car you've driven where you live?
FYI, I wouldn't hesitate to drive my ~1850 lbs 1998 Pontiac Firefly / Geo Metro anywhere around here (eastern Ontario) in the winter.
Front wheel drive, good ground clearance, and narrow winter tires can do wonders.