Ever had a desire for a sporty American coupe? Now is an excellent time to check out the 2016 Ford Mustang GT. This newest Mustang is civilized and packed with modern tech, but it still holds on to all the trademark swagger and performance that has defined it for 50 years.

Traditionally, muscle cars have come standard with a certain degree of crudeness, but today's Mustang is a global product with enough refinement to make even premium brands take notice. We're not saying the fun-loving Mustang has become a personal luxury car, exactly, but it's classy enough to make some Audi or BMW buyers think twice. At the same time, it retains the tire-smoking exuberance expected of an American performance icon.

The 435-horsepower Mustang GT has the performance part covered, delivering formidable acceleration in a remarkably smooth manner.

In general, RWD vehicles can sometimes have difficulty gaining traction on slippery surfaces, especially if they don't have winter tires. That being said, the Mustang GT is also equipped with traction control and stability control systems, which can help improve its traction and stability on the road.

Now we know that some of you might be thinking: "A Mustang in the snow? You have to be crazy!" We disagree! Though the performance coupe comes in RWD configuration, it comes with snow mode, which reduced throttle response and improves traction. With a set of winter tires, the Mustang GT is very drivable in heavy snow!

So throw away your preconceptions about driving a Mustang in the winter and have a look at our Mustang lineup at House of Cars!

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What exactly is the "best" vehicle to buy for Alberta Winters? Is there even a right answer?
No matter who you ask, you're going to get a different answer. The better question to ask is: What is the best vehicle for me?

There's plenty to consider when looking at a new vehicle that can handle our dreadful snowfalls and bitter cold temperatures. Here's some tips on what to look for in a vehicle, to best suit your needs in Alberta's winters.

All Wheel Drive:

Many people continue to argue about all-wheel-drive and which systems are truly superior. We previously wrote an article featuring the top AWD systems for Alberta winters. The bottom line is that most AWD systems in modern vehicles are great, and you can't go wrong. Some of the front-runners are: Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and Acura. No matter what vehicle you're looking at, if it is equipped with all-wheel-drive, you're putting yourself in a better position than if you're looking at a FWD or RWD vehicle.

Roof Racks and Ski Boxes:

A lot of vehicles we well come equipped with roof rails, which are perfect for mounting ski boxes and roof racks on. For the skiers, snowboarders and travelers out there, you know how valuable it is to have a roof rack or ski box to haul your sports gear in. The last thing you need is to throw your snow-covered skis or sweaty hockey equipment in the back of your sedan or SUV. Be sure to look for a vehicle equipped with roof rails or a roof rack if you're interested in snow-sports.

Winter Driving Modes:

For decades, luxury automakers have been adding snow modes to their vehicles. Snow modes change the throttle inputs to be more gradual, change the transmission settings to reduce torque, and change the differential settings to lock up in advance of a loss of traction. Vehicles with all-wheel drive have an advantage, of course, but front- and rear-drive vehicles also have snow modes.

Heated Windshield:

The view ahead is important for safety, and in icy windshields are hard to keep clear. Another problem is keeping windshield wipers from getting crusted with slush and snow that then prevents proper clearing. There are remedies for this and we strongly suggest that any shopper serious about winter driving find a vehicle with one of them.

Luxury cars like Jaguars, Volvo, and Land Rovers now come with a fully heated windshield option. Small wires heat the whole glass surface, which clears ice and acts as a defogger without blowing hot air in your face.

Other manufacturers like Toyota and Subaru have long offered affordable windshield heating along the base of the windshield and sometimes up the side of the driver’s A-pillar. This is quite effective too. We highly suggest vehicles with some form of windshield heater.

Heated Steering Wheel:

Is this one necessary? No. Is it nice to have? Yes! One of the best thing since the invention of the wheel is the heated steering wheel. If you have not owned a vehicle with one, you are in for a very pleasant surprise. Once you've owned a car with a heated steering wheel, you won't go back! It may sound overrated, but a heated steering wheel is a big help on cold days and allows you to drive without gloves. Put this option on the top of your wish list.

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