When you decide to buy a new vehicle, you'll likely be contemplating a wide range of criteria, such as the vehicle's fuel efficiency, number of doors, and its color. It's worthwhile to also think of your comfort and safety behind the wheel, especially if you live in an area with a harsh winter climate. There are a number of features that many vehicles have that can help you in this scenario. Some of these may be upgrades that you have to select, but it's more than likely that you'll appreciate doing so after you've used them. Here are some features to consider.

Four-Wheel Drive

If you've ever struggled to keep control of your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, making sure that your new vehicle has four-wheel drive is a good choice. This desirable feature makes it much easier to safely control your vehicle. Many four-wheel drive vehicles are equipped with traction control, too, which further aids in your ability to keep the vehicle under control. This is especially the case if one or more wheels begin to slip on ice or snow.

Heated Seat

A vehicle with a heated seat will dramatically improve your comfort when you're driving. One of the worst things about driving in the winter is getting into a cold vehicle with a chilly seat. When you have a heated seat, you can switch on this function and enjoy a warm backside in a matter of moments. It's also ideal to find a vehicle that has a heated passenger-side seat, as your companion will likely enjoy a warm backside, too.

Remote Starter

Many modern vehicles offer remote starters, but you'll want to be sure that the vehicle you buy has this feature. When you have to leave your home in the morning for a snowy commute to work, there's something highly pleasing about being able to turn on the car from indoors. And, while you'll still need to sweep off the snow and scrape away the ice, at least you'll be able to get into a toasty-warm car when this work is done.

Heated Side Mirrors

Side mirrors that get coated in ice and snow can be a safety risk, as they harm your ability to see beside and behind you. You'll enjoy the feature of heated side mirrors; a quick press of the button inside your car will cause the glass on the mirrors to heat up, thus removing any ice that is affecting your vision.

Consider the above things when you visit your local car dealer.